ZIP Code 77081 — Houston, TX
IRS Income Data, Tax Year 2022
$42,822
Average AGI
#26,331
National Rank
#1,484
TX State Rank
16,050
Tax Returns
About Houston, TX
Houston anchors the Gulf Coast economy with energy, healthcare, and shipping. Texas's no-income-tax policy and affordable housing attract migration, creating one of America's most diverse — and income-varied — metros.
Income Bracket Distribution
Percentage of tax returns in each AGI bracket for ZIP 77081.
Detailed Bracket Data
| Income Bracket | Returns | Total AGI | Avg AGI in Bracket | % of Returns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1 - $25,000 | 7,500 | $98,932,000 | $13,190 | 46.7% |
| $25,000 - $50,000 | 5,190 | $184,477,000 | $35,544 | 32.3% |
| $50,000 - $75,000 | 1,840 | $111,125,000 | $60,394 | 11.5% |
| $75,000 - $100,000 | 600 | $50,887,000 | $84,811 | 3.7% |
| $100,000 - $200,000 | 590 | $79,129,000 | $134,116 | 3.7% |
| $200,000 or more | 330 | $162,756,000 | $493,200 | 2.1% |
| Total | 16,050 | $687,306,000 | $42,822 | 100% |
Nearby Major Cities
Closest cities by distance with significant tax filing activity.
| City | Distance | Avg AGI | Tax Returns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena, TX | 8 mi | $52,013 | 60,200 |
| Humble, TX | 13 mi | $89,235 | 112,770 |
| Cypress, TX | 13 mi | $122,243 | 93,260 |
| Park Row, TX | 13 mi | $100,176 | 184,490 |
| Spring, TX | 16 mi | $124,442 | 120,200 |
| Pearland, TX | 17 mi | $105,574 | 62,920 |
Similar ZIP Codes in Texas
| ZIP Code | City | Avg AGI | Nat. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75232 | Dallas | $42,860 | #26,323 |
| 76661 | Marlin | $42,940 | #26,303 |
| 78560 | La Joya | $43,018 | #26,289 |
| 77017 | Houston | $43,064 | #26,284 |
| 75708 | East Texas Cente | $42,555 | #26,375 |
| 77547 | Galena Park | $43,130 | #26,274 |
| 78827 | Asherton | $43,274 | #26,240 |
| 77048 | Houston | $42,315 | #26,413 |
Nearby ZIP Codes
Closest ZIP codes by geographic distance.
| ZIP Code | City | Distance | Avg AGI | Nat. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77027 | Houston, TX | 0.5 mi | $294,675 | #381 |
| 77087 | Houston, TX | 0.6 mi | $40,075 | #26,767 |
| 77033 | Houston, TX | 2.1 mi | $32,577 | #27,439 |
| 77061 | Houston, TX | 2.2 mi | $44,046 | #26,081 |
| 77017 | Houston, TX | 3.0 mi | $43,064 | #26,284 |
| 77012 | Houston, TX | 3.9 mi | $37,311 | #27,084 |
| 77021 | Houston, TX | 4.0 mi | $53,269 | #22,693 |
| 77048 | Houston, TX | 4.4 mi | $42,315 | #26,413 |
About This Data
Income data is based on IRS Statistics of Income (SOI) ZIP code data for Tax Year 2022. AGI (Adjusted Gross Income) represents gross income minus certain deductions. Rankings are calculated across 1,617 ZIP codes in Texas and all U.S. ZIP codes nationally. Data reflects tax returns filed, not total population.