ZIP Code 77040: Houston, Texas

Houston, TX uses ZIP code 77040, which falls within Harris County, Texas. Its reference point is at latitude 29.8744 and longitude -95.5278 (29°52'27.8"N 95°31'40.1"W).

Location Overview of ZIP Code 77040

Houston, TX has 191 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 77040, they include 77001, 77002, 77003, 77004, 77005, 77006, 77007, 77008 and 182 more.

Across Harris County there are 235 ZIP codes listed, and Texas has 2,742 in total.

The nearest listed ZIP code is 77041 in Houston, TX, about 3.4 mi to the west.

Key facts for ZIP code 77040
ZIP code77040
CityHouston
CountyHarris County
StateTexas (TX)
Latitude29.8744
Longitude-95.5278
DMS29°52'27.8"N 95°31'40.1"W
Nearest ZIP77041 (Houston, 3.4 mi)

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Map of ZIP Code 77040

Map centered on 29.8744, -95.5278. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.

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ZIP Codes Near 77040

These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 77040, measured in a straight line.

77041
Houston, TX
3.4 mi west
77064
Houston, TX
3.5 mi northwest
77086
Houston, TX
3.9 mi northeast
77080
Houston, TX
4.1 mi south
77092
Houston, TX
4.4 mi southeast
77088
Houston, TX
4.5 mi east
77043
Houston, TX
5.2 mi south
77091
Houston, TX
5.3 mi east
77055
Houston, TX
5.7 mi south
77038
Houston, TX
6.2 mi northeast
77097
Houston, TX
6.3 mi southeast
77201
Houston, TX
6.3 mi southeast
77202
Houston, TX
6.3 mi southeast
77203
Houston, TX
6.3 mi southeast
77204
Houston, TX
6.3 mi southeast

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Schools Near Houston, TX

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Parks and Outdoor Recreation

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Hospitals and Healthcare

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Shopping and Dining in Houston

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Libraries and Historical Places

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To research local history, try searching for Harris County records and archives along with the name Houston.

Roads, Rivers and Lakes

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Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 77040

ZIP code 77040 is assigned to Houston, Texas (TX).

ZIP code 77040 is in Harris County, Texas.

The reference coordinates for ZIP code 77040 are latitude 29.8744 and longitude -95.5278 (29°52'27.8"N 95°31'40.1"W).

The closest ZIP codes to 77040 are 77041 (Houston, TX, 3.4 mi), 77064 (Houston, TX, 3.5 mi), 77086 (Houston, TX, 3.9 mi), 77080 (Houston, TX, 4.1 mi) and 77092 (Houston, TX, 4.4 mi).

Houston, TX has 191 ZIP codes in our directory: 77001, 77002, 77003, 77004, 77005, 77006, 77007, 77008, 77009, 77010, 77011, 77012, and 179 more.

Photo & Video Credits

  • Photo 1 (“El Nino - Flickr - pinemikey”): Michael Martin from Cypress, Texas, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
  • Video: “Houston Texas Travel Guide: Best Things To Do in Houston” by Island Hopper TV, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.

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Data for ZIP code 77040 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.