Houston Zip Code Rankings

Explore the best Houston neighborhoods by category. All rankings are based on U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 data across 163 residential zip codes. Top 25 shown per category.

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Zip Codes Ranked

$85K

Avg Median Income

$302K

Avg Home Value

Highest Income Zip Codes

Houston zip codes ranked by median household income — the most affluent areas. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024.

The income gap in Houston is substantial. The highest-earning zip code, 77401 (Bellaire), has a median household income 2x higher than the 25th-ranked zip code. The top 5 zip codes are concentrated in the Inner Loop and western suburbs.

77401BellaireHarris County

Median Household Income: $236,037Pop: 17,125Home: $977,600Income: $236,037

77005West University PlaceHarris County

Median Household Income: $215,708Pop: 28,231Home: $1,354,300Income: $215,708

77010Downtown CoreHarris County

Median Household Income: $183,681Pop: 620Home: $0Income: $183,681

77441FulshearFort Bend County

Median Household Income: $177,591Pop: 32,905Home: $557,300Income: $177,591

77382The Woodlands NorthMontgomery County

Median Household Income: $169,669Pop: 40,170Home: $545,400Income: $169,669

77059Clear Lake CityHarris County

Median Household Income: $166,614Pop: 18,386Home: $395,800Income: $166,614

77479Sugar Land WestFort Bend County

Median Household Income: $162,381Pop: 92,355Home: $462,200Income: $162,381

77094Energy Corridor / Cinco Ranch EastHarris County

Median Household Income: $160,350Pop: 10,718Home: $469,300Income: $160,350

77345Kingwood SouthHarris / Montgomery County

Median Household Income: $156,844Pop: 27,574Home: $370,000Income: $156,844

77494Katy West / Cinco RanchFort Bend County

Median Household Income: $146,105Pop: 137,213Home: $450,100Income: $146,105

#10

77389The Woodlands SouthMontgomery County

Median Household Income: $145,228Pop: 44,545Home: $387,100Income: $145,228

#11

77406Richmond / Pecan GroveFort Bend County

Median Household Income: $143,023Pop: 65,716Home: $383,400Income: $143,023

#12

77008Houston HeightsHarris County

Median Household Income: $142,414Pop: 40,155Home: $609,300Income: $142,414

#13

77381The Woodlands WestMontgomery County

Median Household Income: $142,210Pop: 35,184Home: $445,400Income: $142,210

#14

77024Memorial VillagesHarris County

Median Household Income: $142,039Pop: 37,647Home: $1,164,400Income: $142,039

#15

77007Washington Avenue / Rice MilitaryHarris County

Median Household Income: $140,878Pop: 45,337Home: $501,300Income: $140,878

#16

77433CypressHarris County

Median Household Income: $137,348Pop: 112,211Home: $384,400Income: $137,348

#17

77459Missouri City / SiennaFort Bend County

Median Household Income: $132,758Pop: 81,251Home: $367,700Income: $132,758

#18

77578Pearland West / ManvelBrazoria County

Median Household Income: $132,571Pop: 27,195Home: $359,500Income: $132,571

#19

77386Spring / The Woodlands EastMontgomery County

Median Household Income: $130,094Pop: 69,549Home: $346,300Income: $130,094

#20

77316Montgomery North / Lake ConroeMontgomery County

Median Household Income: $129,418Pop: 31,917Home: $396,500Income: $129,418

#21

77377Tomball SouthHarris County

Median Household Income: $123,015Pop: 39,154Home: $352,000Income: $123,015

#22

77573League CityGalveston County

Median Household Income: $122,783Pop: 97,871Home: $342,000Income: $122,783

#23

77546FriendswoodGalveston / Harris County

Median Household Income: $121,914Pop: 54,082Home: $354,300Income: $121,914

#24

77018Garden Oaks / Oak ForestHarris County

Median Household Income: $121,658Pop: 29,595Home: $543,800Income: $121,658

#25

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Houston zip code rankings and neighborhood comparisons.

What is the wealthiest zip code in Houston?

Based on Census ACS data, 77401 (Bellaire) has the highest median household income at $236,037. This area is characterized by luxury homes, top-rated schools, and proximity to Houston's major business districts.

What are the top 5 highest-income areas in Houston?

The top 5 highest-income Houston zip codes are: 77401 (Bellaire, $236,037); 77005 (West University Place, $215,708); 77010 (Downtown Core, $183,681); 77441 (Fulshear, $177,591); 77382 (The Woodlands North, $169,669). These affluent areas collectively represent some of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Texas.

What is the richest zip code in Houston?

77401 (Bellaire) is the richest zip code by median household income ($$236,037). In terms of home values, zip codes like 77005 (West University) and 77024 (Memorial) feature the most expensive real estate.

How are these rankings calculated?

Rankings are based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates. The top 25 zip codes are shown for each category, sorted by the relevant metric. All 163 Houston-area residential zip codes are included in the ranking calculations.