77079 — Houston, TX Home Values
Typical home value $745,679 as of August 2026 · 5th of 219 in Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 77079, August 2021 to August 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 77079 compares in the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX area
ZIP code 77079 (Houston, TX) has a typical home value of $745,679 as of August 2026, ranking 5th of 219 ZIP codes tracked in the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX area, more expensive than about 98% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +6.7% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +38.3%, from $539,099 in August 2021 to $745,679 in August 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 40.1× the annual rent ($1,551/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Houston.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 77079 has a population of 35,540, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 54.9% White, 19.1% Hispanic or Latino, 11.2% Black or African American, 10.1% Asian, 3.2% two or more races, and 1.5% another race.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| STRATFORD H S | 14555 FERN ST, HOUSTON, TX | 0.2 mi |
| THORNWOOD EL | 14400 FERN, HOUSTON, TX | 0.2 mi |
| SPRING BRANCH ACADEMIC INSTITUTE | 14400 FERN, HOUSTON, TX | 0.2 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77079?
$745,679 as of August 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 77079 an expensive ZIP code in the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX area?
77079 ranks 5th of 219 ZIP codes in the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX area by typical home value, more expensive than about 98% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 77079 changed over the past year?
+6.7% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 77079?
The typical home price is 40.1× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,551/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 77079?
35,540, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 77079?
STRATFORD H S (0.2 mi), THORNWOOD EL (0.2 mi), SPRING BRANCH ACADEMIC INSTITUTE (0.2 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 77079?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of August 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.