77036 ZIP Code: Sharpstown & Chinatown, Houston TX

About ZIP code 77036

ZIP code 77036 covers much of Sharpstown in southwest Houston and is home to Houston’s Chinatown, also known as Asiatown, along Bellaire Boulevard. Chinatown’s story here began in 1983, when the first businesses opened, including Diho Market, the area’s first Asian supermarket. Today Bellaire Boulevard is lined with restaurants, bakeries, supermarkets, and shops representing cultures from across Asia.

Sharpstown itself is one of Houston’s classic mid-century suburbs, with many homes built in the 1960s. The ZIP code also includes parts of Gulfton, Westwood, Westchase, and Alief, making it one of the most international areas in the city.

Who lives in 77036

77036 is densely populated, with about 72,000 residents. It’s a young area, with a median age of around 31, and the median household income is about $46,000, well below the national median. The population is majority Hispanic, with sizable Asian and Black communities. Housing is relatively affordable for Houston, with a median home value of about $217,000, and many residents rent.

Getting around 77036

77036 is about 11 miles southwest of downtown Houston as the crow flies. Beltway 8 and US-59 (the Southwest Freeway) serve the area, and Bellaire Boulevard is the main east-west street. Hobby Airport (HOU) is roughly 16 miles away and Bush Intercontinental (IAH) about 24 miles.

Sending mail to 77036

77036 is within the city of Houston, so use Houston, TX. A typical address looks like this:

Jane Smith
1234 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77036

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

Nearby ZIP codes

77036 borders seven ZIP codes: 77074 (more of Sharpstown) to the south, 77072 and 77099 (Alief) to the west and southwest, 77081 (Gulfton) and 77057 to the east, and 77042 and 77063 (Westchase and Briarmeadow) to the north.

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