Zipcode 77049,Texas
Why People Love Zipcode 77049
Parks & Recreation
Houston's park system, Buffalo Bayou and bayou greenways, Hermann Park, Memorial Park, neighborhood parks and regional Harris County recreation provide the main outdoor network. From 77049, the outdoor menu is broader than any single park or ZIP boundary depending on the exact address and preferred activity.
Shopping & Dining
For households in 77049, restaurants, services and retail are spread among multiple commercial corridors so convenience should be judged from the individual property. Houston's commercial landscape ranges from neighborhood corridors to major districts such as Downtown, Uptown/Galleria, Rice Village, Montrose, Chinatown/Asiatown and numerous international dining clusters.
Employment & Economy
The Houston economy is anchored by energy, healthcare and the Texas Medical Center, aerospace, petrochemicals, port/logistics, construction, finance, professional services and a large small-business base. When commute needs matter in 77049, employment access is tied to a broad regional economy with several strong industry clusters so an actual workplace address is essential when comparing commutes.
Education & Schools
Within 77049, public-school service can change by address even though major higher-education choices serve the wider region before treating education as a deciding factor. Public-school service varies by exact ZIP and address across Houston-area districts. Major higher-education anchors include the University of Houston, Rice University, Texas Southern University and Houston Community College.
Culture & Entertainment
Houston's cultural anchors include the Museum District, Theater District, Space Center Houston, professional sports, major music venues and a highly diverse festival and food culture. For residents of 77049, the surrounding region supplies a deep bench of cultural and entertainment choices so different interests can lead households to very different parts of the city.
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- PopulationPostal ZIP/ZCTA population must be read as ZIP-area population, not the population of the overlapping city; Census ACS/ZCTA is the controlling demographic geography.
- Primary Community / CommunitiesHouston
- County / CountiesHarris County
- Area Codes713, 281, 832, 346
- Major RoadsI-10, I-45, I-69/US 59, I-610, Beltway 8/Sam Houston Tollway and regional arterials
- Primary AirportGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH); William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is the principal secondary airport
- Public TransitMETRO bus and METRORail service across Houston, with park-and-ride and regional commuter connections