HVAC Service Areas in Houston, TX
Scores ZIP codes for HVAC contractors by weighting older owner-occupied homes with household incomes high enough to fund system replacement — the two factors most predictive of HVAC demand. Below are the aggregate demographics and top-scoring ZIP codes for HVAC demand in the Houston metro.
Metro Demographics
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,597,795 |
| Median Household Income | $79K |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 63% |
| Median Home Value | $276K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 61% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
Top ZIP Codes for HVAC in Houston
Full ranking →| 77554 | Galveston | 86/High | 10,414 | 69% | $86K |
| 77378 | Willis | 86/High | 17,629 | 75% | $71K |
| 77515 | Angleton | 85/High | 34,088 | 75% | $89K |
| 77302 | Conroe | 85/High | 21,546 | 83% | $85K |
| 77328 | Cleveland | 84/High | 17,208 | 79% | $62K |
| 77489 | Missouri City | 84/High | 39,292 | 77% | $75K |
| 77053 | Houston | 84/High | 30,198 | 67% | $67K |
| 77478 | Sugar Land | 84/High | 23,182 | 76% | $118K |
| 77356 | Montgomery | 84/High | 32,583 | 82% | $107K |
| 77546 | Friendswood | 84/High | 54,789 | 76% | $124K |
Ranked by HVAC targeting score (highest first) · 2024 ACS 5-Year
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Houston a good market for HVAC?▾
Houston has an average targeting score of 66/100 for HVAC. Across the 359 ZIP codes analyzed, the metro shows 63% owner occupancy and a median household income of $79K.
How is the aggregate metro score computed?▾
The metro score is the population-weighted average of all individual ZIP scores in the metro area. ZIPs without Census coverage are excluded from the average.
How do I expand my service area to the top-scoring ZIPs?▾
Use AreaOps to import the top-scoring ZIP codes into your HVAC brand's territory. You can filter by score threshold, bulk-add ZIPs, and assign them to markets — all from the targeting workbench.
How often is this data updated?▾
Scores are refreshed monthly from 2024 ACS 5-Year data. When a new ACS vintage is released, scores are recomputed automatically.
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