77077 ZIP Code: Energy Corridor & Briar Forest, Houston TX (Map & Demographics)

About ZIP code 77077

ZIP code 77077 covers a big part of west Houston, including much of the Energy Corridor and the Briar Forest area. The Energy Corridor earned its name from the energy companies based here, with bp, Shell, and ConocoPhillips among the big names with major operations nearby, so many residents have short commutes.

Neighborhoods include Briarhills, Ashford Village, and Lakeside Forest, along with plenty of townhomes and apartment communities. Much of the housing dates from the 1970s through the 1990s, with mature trees that give the area a leafy feel.

Who lives in 77077

77077 is one of Houston’s larger ZIP codes, with about 60,000 residents. The median age is around 36, and the median household income is about $73,000, below the national median. The community is diverse, with large white, Black, and Hispanic populations. Households tend to be small, reflecting the many apartments and young professionals, and the median home value is about $356,000.

Getting around 77077

77077 is about 14 miles west of downtown Houston as the crow flies, with I-10 (the Katy Freeway) and Highway 6 nearby. Hobby Airport (HOU) is roughly 21 miles away and Bush Intercontinental (IAH) about 23 miles. For Energy Corridor workers, the commute can be just a few minutes.

Sending mail to 77077

77077 is entirely within the city of Houston, so always use Houston, TX. A typical address looks like this:

Jane Smith
1234 Briar Forest Dr
Houston, TX 77077

For business mail, adding the ZIP+4 code helps USPS sort it faster. Find the ZIP+4 for any address at usps.com.

Nearby ZIP codes

77077 borders four ZIP codes: 77079 (Energy Corridor and Memorial West) to the north, 77094 to the west, 77082 to the south, and 77042 (Westchase) to the east.

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