River Oaks ZIP code: most of River Oaks, one of Houston’s best-known neighborhoods, uses ZIP code 77019, with the rest in neighboring 77027.
About ZIP code 77019
ZIP code 77019 sits just west of downtown Houston and covers some of the city’s most famous and most varied neighborhoods. It includes most of River Oaks, developed in the 1920s as a model planned community, along with nearly all of the historic Fourth Ward, part of Neartown–Montrose, and the area around Memorial Park and Washington Avenue.
The result is a ZIP code of contrasts. Grand estates and the River Oaks Country Club sit a short drive from dense townhome blocks, apartment towers, and walkable restaurant streets. Buffalo Bayou Park, one of Houston’s most popular green spaces, runs along the northern edge.
Who lives in 77019
About 24,000 people live in 77019. Households are small, averaging fewer than two people, and most residents rent. The median age is about 36, and the median household income is about $116,000, well above the national median. The median home value is about $817,000, though prices in River Oaks itself run far higher.
77019 is served by Houston ISD.
Getting around 77019
77019 is one of the most central ZIP codes in Houston, only about 2 miles from downtown as the crow flies. Allen Parkway and Memorial Drive lead straight into downtown, and the 610 Loop and I-10 are close by. Hobby Airport (HOU) is roughly 11 miles away and Bush Intercontinental (IAH) about 17 miles.
Sending mail to 77019
77019 is in the city of Houston, so use Houston, TX. The area has its own River Oaks post office. A typical address looks like this:
Jane Smith 1234 Kirby Dr Houston, TX 77019
For business mail, adding the ZIP+4 code helps USPS sort it faster. Look up any address’s ZIP+4 at usps.com.
Nearby ZIP codes
77019 borders 77027 (the rest of River Oaks and the Galleria side) to the southwest, 77098 (Upper Kirby) and 77006 (Montrose) to the south, and 77007 (Washington Avenue and Rice Military) to the north.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ZIP code for River Oaks, Houston?
Most of River Oaks uses ZIP code 77019. The southwestern part of the River Oaks area uses 77027.
What neighborhoods are in 77019?
77019 includes most of River Oaks, nearly all of Fourth Ward, part of Neartown–Montrose, and the area along Memorial Park and Washington Avenue.
What school district is 77019 in?
77019 is served by Houston ISD.
What is the population of 77019?
About 24,000 people, based on the latest Census Bureau estimates. The 2020 Census counted 24,136 residents.