77095 — Copperfield / Northwest Houston

ZIP code 77095 sits in the urban core of Houston, where 6,356 residents per square mile pack into just 11 square miles around Copperfield / Northwest Houston. 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. Economically it skews upper-middle: a median household income of $95,657 sits 13% above the Houston median of $84,833, the kind of figure typical of dual-income professional and managerial households.

The population skews prime working age (median age 39.9) and family-oriented, with an average household of 2.74 people. With a diversity index of 66.6/100, 77095 is more racially and ethnically diverse than the typical Houston ZIP. The largest groups are White (46.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.4%).

Put in context, 77095's median home value of $288,500 sits 4% 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 — 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, versus the 35% metro average — reinforces the area's higher-skill, higher-earning profile.

With a price-to-income ratio of 3, buying here remains realistic for local earners. The $288,500 median home is about 3 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 $96,167 to buy at the local median under conventional guidelines.

Renting is comparatively comfortable here. Median rent of $1,638/month is only about 21% of median household income — a healthy cushion below the 30% cost-burden line. The neighborhood is owner-dominated (70.7% of homes are owner-occupied), which tends to correlate with longer tenancies and a more settled residential feel. Annualized, the typical renter pays about $19,656 per year for housing.

Be ready for the drive — the average commute of 33 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: 73.6% of workers commute by car alone and transit use sits at just 0.9%.

Day to day, residents have roughly 152 restaurants, 11 grocery stores, 24 parks, and 8 gyms within or near the ZIP. Health care is close at hand with 1 hospital and 4 pharmacies in the area. Notable nearby draws include Copperfield Place, Bear Creek Pioneers Park, Berry Center.

Who does 77095 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.