77067 — Greenspoint / North Belt

Greenspoint / North Belt (ZIP 77067) is a densely settled Houston neighborhood, home to about 31,800 people across 6.5 square miles — roughly 4,892 residents per square mile. It has the texture of an established inner-ring community: a mix of older single-family stock and newer infill, with daily errands rarely more than a few minutes away. Incomes here sit well below the metro average — a median of $51,278, roughly 40% under Houston's $84,833 median. Affordability of everyday goods and housing-cost pressure are central facts of life for many households in 77067.

The population skews prime working age (median age 32) and family-oriented, with an average household of 3.16 people. With a diversity index of 52.8/100, 77067 is more racially and ethnically diverse than the typical Houston ZIP. The largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (54.6%) and Black (32.2%).

Put in context, 77067's median home value of $174,600 sits 42% below the Houston-area median home value of $301,548. Both figures remain below the U.S. median home value (near $340,000 nationally), underscoring the relative affordability that continues to draw movers to the Houston metro. Educational attainment — 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, versus the 35% metro average — tracks the area's more working-class economic base.

With a price-to-income ratio of 3.4, buying here remains realistic for local earners. The $174,600 median home is about 3.4 times median income — modestly above the classic 3x rule but well within reach for households with steady dual incomes. As a rough yardstick, a household would want income near $58,200 to buy at the local median under conventional guidelines.

Renting is reasonably balanced: at $1,138/month, median rent absorbs about 27% of median income, inside the 30% comfort threshold. Ownership and renting are roughly balanced here (44.2% owner-occupied), giving the area a mix of long-term owners and a steady renter population. Annualized, the typical renter pays about $13,656 per year for housing.

Be ready for the drive — the average commute of 31 minutes runs longer than the 28-minute Houston average, a reflection of this area's distance from the major job centers. Like most of the metro, this is a driving neighborhood: 77.8% of workers commute by car alone and transit use sits at just 3.3%.

Day to day, residents have roughly 96 restaurants, 3 grocery stores, 16 parks, and 4 gyms within or near the ZIP. Health care is close at hand with 2 hospitals and 5 pharmacies in the area. Notable nearby draws include Greenspoint District, Bush Intercontinental Nearby.

Who does 77067 suit best? On the data, it fits first-time buyers watching their budget. Flood risk is moderate here, so reviewing the specific property's FEMA designation is still worthwhile.