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ZIP 77005: West University Place (city), Southside Place (city) and Southampton

77005 includes the independent cities of West University Place and Southside Place plus the Houston neighborhoods of Southampton and Boulevard Oaks, centered on Rice University and Rice Village. Housing is mostly single-family, from original 1920s-1950s cottages and bungalows to larger newer homes, with some townhomes and condominiums near Rice Village. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Rice University and Rice Village's shopping streets are landmarks, with Hermann Park and the Texas Medical Center just east.

County: Harris CountyAreas: West University Place (city), Southside Place (city), Southampton, Boulevard Oaks, Rice Village, Rice UniversitySchool districts: Houston ISDVerified: October 29, 2026

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Schools serving 77005

Public schools in 77005 fall under Houston ISD. The examples below carry the Texas Education Agency A-F accountability rating released in August 2026 for the 2025-26 school year; attendance zones change, so confirm the zoned campus with the district before you write an offer.

Level School District TEA rating Links
Elementary West University Elementary School Houston ISD A (2025-26) TEA
Elementary Poe Elementary School Houston ISD C (2025-26) TEA
Middle Pershing Middle School Houston ISD B (2025-26) TEA
Middle Lanier Middle School Houston ISD A (2025-26) TEA
High Lamar High School Houston ISD B (2025-26) TEA

10 restaurants in 77005

Local picks with their public ratings as shown on October 29, 2026. Ratings and hours change; the links go to the review pages we checked.

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Homes for sale in 77005

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Questions about 77005

Is West University Place part of the City of Houston?

No. West University Place and Southside Place are separate cities with their own city services, while Southampton and Boulevard Oaks in the same ZIP are inside Houston city limits. All of 77005 is in Houston ISD, so public school assignments come from HISD either way.

How long is the commute from 77005 to the Texas Medical Center and downtown?

The Texas Medical Center sits just east of Rice University, so many 77005 streets are one to three miles away. Downtown is about five to seven miles north via Kirby Drive, Main Street or US-59/I-69, and METRORail's Red Line runs along Main Street on the ZIP's eastern edge.

What kinds of homes are in West University and Southampton?

Most homes are single-family houses on traditional city lots, ranging from original 1920s-1950s cottages and bungalows to larger homes built since the 1990s. Townhomes and condominiums are more common near Rice Village and along the larger roads.

What parks are in or near 77005?

West University Place maintains several city parks, including Colonial Park, Judson Park and Whitt Johnson Park, and the jogging loop around Rice University's campus is a local fixture. Hermann Park, with the Houston Zoo, Miller Outdoor Theatre and McGovern Centennial Gardens, sits just across Main Street.

Do Evan Compean and the Compean Group help buyers and sellers in ZIP code 77005?

Yes. We commonly help clients buy and sell in ZIP code 77005, and we follow this local market closely. Evan Compean and the Compean Group bring more than 1,000 homes sold and hundreds of 5-star reviews to every move. Use this guide to get started with your search; it has much more information about the area.

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Ratings and review counts are the public figures shown on the linked review sites on October 29, 2026. Business hours and details can change, so check before you go. School ratings come from the Texas Education Agency. Updated October 2026. Compean Group, 802 W. Patton St, Houston, TX 77009, (832) 777-3904.