77093 — Aldine South / Eastex

ZIP code 77093 sits in the urban core of Houston, where 6,145 residents per square mile pack into just 7.5 square miles around Aldine South / Eastex. This is one of the denser corners of the metro — a place defined by mid-rise and multifamily living, short blocks, and walk-up access to the businesses lining its streets. Incomes here sit well below the metro average — a median of $41,958, roughly 51% under Houston's $84,833 median. Affordability of everyday goods and housing-cost pressure are central facts of life for many households in 77093.

The population skews young (median age 31.3) and family-oriented, with an average household of 3.42 people. With a diversity index of 18.7/100, 77093 is somewhat less diverse than the typical Houston ZIP. The largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (82%) and White (35.7%).

Put in context, 77093's median home value of $122,400 sits 59% 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 — 5.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, versus the 35% metro average — tracks the area's more working-class economic base.

At a home-price-to-income ratio of 2.9, ownership in 77093 is unusually attainable. The median home of $122,400 is only 2.9 times the local median income — comfortably inside the 3x threshold lenders and financial planners treat as affordable. As a rough yardstick, a household would want income near $40,800 to buy at the local median under conventional guidelines.

Renters here feel real pressure — median rent of $1,102/month works out to about 32% of median income, just over the 30% cost-burden line. Ownership and renting are roughly balanced here (56.8% owner-occupied), giving the area a mix of long-term owners and a steady renter population. Annualized, the typical renter pays about $13,224 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: 74.9% of workers commute by car alone and transit use sits at just 2.1%.

Day to day, residents have roughly 124 restaurants, 7 grocery stores, 11 parks, and 2 gyms within or near the ZIP. Health care is close at hand with 2 hospitals and 3 pharmacies in the area. Notable nearby draws include Eastex Community, Hardy Toll Road Corridor.

Who does 77093 suit best? On the data, it fits families looking to put down roots and first-time buyers watching their budget. Flood risk is moderate here, so reviewing the specific property's FEMA designation is still worthwhile.