Best ZIP Codes for Real Estate
in Houston, TX
Ranked by AreaOps targeting score — a 0–100 measure of demographic fit for Real Estate demand using 2024. Owner occupancy, home age, income, and home value are the primary scoring signals.
ZIP Code Rankings
| ZIP↕ | City↕ | Score↓ | Population↕ | Own.%↕ | Median Income↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77494 | Katy | 100/High | 33,200 | 79% | $121K |
| 77459 | Sugar Land | 100/High | 36,600 | 80% | $135K |
| 77379 | Katy | 100/High | 32,200 | 77% | $118K |
| 77478 | Sugar Land | 100/High | 30,700 | 76% | $122K |
| 77498 | Sugar Land | 100/High | 27,400 | 74% | $114K |
| 77381 | The Woodlands | 100/High | 35,300 | 80% | $137K |
| 77386 | The Woodlands | 100/High | 25,100 | 73% | $115K |
| 77373 | The Woodlands | 100/High | 21,700 | 71% | $108K |
| 77433 | Katy | 100/High | 29,200 | 75% | $111K |
| 77380 | The Woodlands | 100/High | 37,100 | 82% | $142K |
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Sorted by Real Estate targeting score (highest first) · public sample · 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a ZIP code "best" for Real Estate in Houston?▾
The ranking is based on AreaOps's targeting score (0–100), which weights Census ACS signals specifically for Real Estate demand.
Should I target all top-ranked ZIPs?▾
The ranking shows demographic fit — not guaranteed revenue. Factor in your current coverage, drive time from your service hubs, and competition before committing to new ZIPs. A high score in ZIP you can't efficiently service still has real cost.
How do I import these ZIPs into my service area?▾
Copy the ZIP codes you want, then paste them into AreaOps's Quick Add tool or bulk-import via CSV. You can also use the targeting workbench to filter by score threshold and apply the results directly to your service area.
How often is this ranking updated?▾
Rankings are refreshed monthly from 2024 data. Scores change when a new ACS vintage is released, typically in December for the prior year's data.
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