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U.S. ZIP Code · TX77078

Harris County · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Typical home value

$166,774[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-6.9%
5-year / yr
+2.2%
10-year / yr
+7.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-41.3%
vs metro
-39.4%
vs state
-36.3%
ZIP 77078 location in TX
Location of ZIP 77078 in TX

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 77078 is worth $166,774 — 39.4% below the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX median. Over the past year, values have fallen 6.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,502 a month — a 10.8% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,502[2]
Gross yield
10.8%[2]
Cap rate
6.5%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,767[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Harris County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very High[4]
Riverine flood
Very High
Coastal flood
Relatively High
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Very High
Hurricane
Very High
Tornado
Very High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
14,247[3]
Median household income
$39,093[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Harris County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-7,225[5]
Moved in
94,726
Moved out
101,951

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
6
Elementary
2
Middle
2
High
2
  • KIPP LEGACY PREPARATORY

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    950 students

  • NORTH FOREST H S

    High · Grades 9–12 · HOUSTON ISD

    949 students

  • KIPP NORTHEAST COLLEGE PREPARATORY

    High · Grades 9–12 · KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    579 students

  • FONWOOD EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR

    Elementary · Grades PK–K · HOUSTON ISD

    432 students

  • KIPP VOYAGE ACADEMY FOR GIRLS

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    354 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield10.8%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)6.5%
Annual rent$18,019

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$843
Loan principal$133,419
Down payment$33,355
Total interest paid$170,169

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio0.75
Monthly cost to own$1,130
Monthly rent$1,502

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
19th percentile[1]
Rental yield
95th percentile[2]
Property tax
15th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 77078?
The typical home in 77078 is worth $166,774, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 77078?
Home values in 77078 are down 6.9% over the past year, and up 2.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 77078?
A typical home in 77078 rents for about $1,502 a month, a gross rental yield of 10.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 77078?
The effective property tax rate in 77078 is 1.1% — roughly $1,767 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 77078?
ZIP code 77078 has a population of 14,247 and a median household income of $39,093.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Houston, TX

    Typical home
    $166,051
    Gross yield
    9.2%
  • Houston, TX

    Typical home
    $165,230
    Gross yield
    7.6%
  • Galena Park, TX

    Typical home
    $163,947
    Gross yield
  • Pasadena, TX

    Typical home
    $163,446
    Gross yield
    9.3%
  • Houston, TX

    Typical home
    $163,219
    Gross yield
    15.0%
  • Houston, TX

    Typical home
    $161,355
    Gross yield
    12.3%

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