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ZIP 77019: River Oaks, Fourth Ward (Freedmen's Town) and Allen Parkway corridor

77019 runs west from downtown along Buffalo Bayou and Allen Parkway, covering the historic Fourth Ward and Freedmen's Town, the northern edge of Montrose and River Oaks. Housing ranges from large estate homes on wooded River Oaks lots to 1970s-1990s townhomes, newer luxury townhomes and mid- and high-rise condominiums along Allen Parkway. Buffalo Bayou Park, the River Oaks Shopping Center on West Gray and the Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens are landmarks.

County: Harris CountyAreas: River Oaks, Fourth Ward (Freedmen's Town), Allen Parkway corridor, Northern Montrose (West Gray), Buffalo Bayou ParkSchool districts: Houston ISDVerified: October 29, 2026

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Schools serving 77019

Public schools in 77019 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 River Oaks Elementary School Houston ISD A (2025-26) TEA
Elementary Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy Houston ISD A (2025-26) TEA
Middle Lanier Middle School Houston ISD A (2025-26) TEA
Middle Gregory-Lincoln Education Center (PK-8) Houston ISD B (2025-26) TEA
High Lamar High School Houston ISD B (2025-26) TEA
High Heights High School Houston ISD A (2025-26) TEA

10 restaurants in 77019

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 77019

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Questions about 77019

How is the commute from River Oaks and the Fourth Ward?

Downtown is one to four miles east via Allen Parkway, Memorial Drive or West Gray, and Uptown and the Galleria are a short drive west via Westheimer or San Felipe. Shepherd Drive and Kirby Drive run north-south through River Oaks to US-59/I-69.

What kinds of homes are in 77019?

River Oaks is mostly large single-family homes on wooded lots under long-standing deed restrictions, while the Fourth Ward, the Allen Parkway corridor and northern Montrose have townhomes from the 1970s onward, newer luxury townhomes and mid- and high-rise condominiums. Freedmen's Town in the Fourth Ward is a City of Houston historic district and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Is flooding a consideration near Buffalo Bayou?

Buffalo Bayou forms the northern edge of the ZIP, and blocks nearest the bayou fall within mapped floodplains. Check any address in the Harris County Flood Control District's Flood Education Mapping Tool and review the seller's flood disclosure.

What parks are in 77019?

Buffalo Bayou Park runs along Allen Parkway with trails, Eleanor Tinsley Park, the Johnny Steele Dog Park and the Waugh Drive bat colony. River Oaks Park has tennis courts, a playground and a community center.

Do Evan Compean and the Compean Group help buyers and sellers in ZIP code 77019?

Absolutely. Evan Compean and the Compean Group work in ZIP code 77019 very often, so we understand the local market and what sets one street apart from the next. Our team has sold more than 1,000 homes and holds 5.0-star ratings on Google and Zillow across hundreds of reviews. This guide covers much more to help you get started, or call or text us at (832) 777-3904.

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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.