77091 — Acres Homes / Inwood

Acres Homes / Inwood (ZIP 77091) is a densely settled Houston neighborhood, home to about 29,135 people across 6.5 square miles — roughly 4,482 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 $35,737, roughly 58% under Houston's $84,833 median. Affordability of everyday goods and housing-cost pressure are central facts of life for many households in 77091.

The population skews prime working age (median age 33.7) and family-oriented, with an average household of 2.63 people. With a diversity index of 50.8/100, 77091 is more racially and ethnically diverse than the typical Houston ZIP. The largest groups are Black (46.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (45.6%).

Put in context, 77091's median home value of $223,700 sits 26% 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 — 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, versus the 35% metro average — tracks the area's more working-class economic base.

Affordability is stretched: the median home of $223,700 is 6.3 times the local median income, well past the 3x affordability rule. Buying here typically requires a larger down payment, a higher income than the area median, or both. As a rough yardstick, a household would want income near $74,567 to buy at the local median under conventional guidelines.

Renters here feel real pressure — median rent of $1,061/month works out to about 36% of median income, just over the 30% cost-burden line. This is a renter-majority ZIP — only 35.2% of homes are owner-occupied — so turnover is higher and the housing stock leans toward apartments and leased units. Annualized, the typical renter pays about $12,732 per year for housing.

Commutes are about average for Houston at 29 minutes one-way. A meaningful 5% of workers use public transit — high for car-centric Houston — while 4.1% work from home.

Day to day, residents have roughly 84 restaurants, 8 grocery stores, 26 parks, and 2 gyms within or near the ZIP. Health care is close at hand with 1 hospital and 2 pharmacies in the area. Notable nearby draws include Inwood Community, Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary Nearby.

Who does 77091 suit best? On the data, it fits buyers and renters who want a practical, well-located Houston base. Flood risk is moderate here, so reviewing the specific property's FEMA designation is still worthwhile.