77079 — Houston, TX
Real Estate Market Targeting Score
ZIP 77079 is predominantly rental (48% owner occupancy) with a median household income of $102K and a median home value of $680K — earning a high Real Estate targeting score of 87/100.
Census Demographics — ZIP 77079
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Houston |
| State | TX |
| Total Population | 37,276 |
| Total Households | 15,423 |
| Median Household Income | $102K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 7,446 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 48% |
| Median Home Value | $680K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 38% |
| Median Resident Age | 35 years |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1979 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 63% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 12% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 25% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 77079 score 87/100 for Real Estate?▾
The score of 87/100 is driven by: +4 owner-occupied 48% (x0.8); +6 15,423 households; +7 median income $102K (x1.2). Each signal is weighted for the Real Estate vertical using AreaOps's per-vertical preset.
What does the targeting score mean for my business?▾
A score of 75–100 indicates strong demographic alignment with typical demand patterns for this vertical. 50–74 is moderate, and below 50 indicates the area demographics are less favorable. Use it as a starting signal — not the sole qualifier.
How do I add ZIP 77079 to my Real Estate service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Real Estate operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 77079. You can also import a bulk list of high-scoring ZIPs as a CSV or XLSX file.
How often is the data updated?▾
Scores are refreshed monthly from 2024 ACS 5-Year data. The vintage note on this page shows which release powers the current score.
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