Spring Branch lies northwest of Memorial along the I-10 and Long Point Road corridors. It has long been a place where buyers find space, variety and value close to central Houston.
The feel
The area is known for its diversity and for the restaurants, bakeries and markets along Long Point Road and nearby streets. Neighborhood pockets differ, from quiet tree-lined streets to busier corridors with easy freeway access.
Homes you will find
You will find mid-century ranch homes on generous lots, updated traditional homes, and new townhomes and custom builds as older properties are redeveloped. That mix gives buyers choices at many price points.
Good to know
- Public schools are served by Spring Branch ISD in much of the area, but boundaries depend on the address, so confirm zoning directly.
- Redevelopment is active in parts of Spring Branch, so ask about nearby construction and how it may affect the street you like.
- Flood risk varies, so check the flood zone and drainage history for each property.
Good to know: school zoning, flood zones and deed restrictions are specific to each address. Always verify them for any property you are considering.
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Neighborhood data
ZIP codes do not follow neighborhood boundaries, so these figures describe the ZIP code areas that cover this neighborhood, which can include nearby areas.
Who lives here
| Measure | ZIP 77055 | ZIP 77080 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,435 | 47,638 |
| Median age | 35.2 | 33.1 |
| Median household income | $74,369 | $62,134 |
| Per capita income | $53,780 | $33,922 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $624,200 | $345,000 |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 41.6% | 30.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.9 | 26.2 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter (77055, 77080). Estimates have margins of error.
What is on the market
| Measure | ZIP 77055 | ZIP 77080 |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale | 316 | 237 |
| Average asking price | $834,420 | $503,006 |
| Asking price per sq ft | $279 | $233 |
| Average home size (sq ft) | 2,765 | 2,175 |
| Average asking rent | $2,756 | $2,324 |
| As of | August 2026 | August 2026 |
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR) ZIP code pages (77055, 77080), checked October 13, 2026. These are asking prices of current listings and rentals, not sale prices.
Schools
This area is served by Spring Branch ISD, which received an overall B rating in the 2026 state ratings. Zoning depends on the exact address, so confirm the assigned campuses with the district before you decide. The Texas Education Agency released its 2026 accountability ratings on August 14, 2026, and you can look up any campus at TXschools.gov.
Getting around
Interstate 10, Long Point Road and Beltway 8 are the main corridors, which makes Memorial City, the Galleria and downtown reachable by car.
