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City Profile

South Houston, Texas

Population: 16,153 · 1 ZIP code

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
16,153
People
Median age
31.2
Housing
Total households
4,998
Income
Median household income
$53,497
Housing
Total housing units
5,487
Employment
Employment rate
55.7%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
10.3%
Healthcare
Insured population
71.6%
City details
Local time 02:02:05(CT)
LocationSouth Houston, TX
Population (ZIP areas)16,179(sum of local ZIP code populations)
Total ZIP codes1total
ZIP codes (by type)
1 Standard
CountyHarris
Area code
TimezoneCentral Time (CT)
Coordinates29.6610243, -95.2283607
Land area3.1 sq miles(7,949,780 m²)

Map of South Houston, Texas with ZIP codes

Map of South Houston, Texas and ZIP codes

ZIP Codes in South Houston

Explore the ZIP codes that make up South Houston. Analyze key demographics and population stats for the region using the comprehensive table below.

ZIPType
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
77587Standard$53,49716,179

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP type legend

  • Standard: residential and business delivery areas
  • PO BOX: primarily post office boxes; population may be unavailable
  • Unique: high-volume organizations (universities, agencies, etc.)

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Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS