Living in 77040, Northwest Houston
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The 77040 ZIP code covers a northwest Houston area near Hollister Road and US-290 — home to White Picket Realty's office. It offers practical value, established neighborhoods, and central access to NW Houston employment and retail corridors.
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What 77040 is known for
77040 sits in the heart of northwest Houston near Hollister and US-290 — a practical, well-located area of established neighborhoods and accessible pricing. It's the ZIP where Alan and White Picket Realty are based, so his local knowledge here runs deep.
Who it suits
- Buyers seeking value and central NW Houston access.
- Commuters using US-290 and Beltway 8.
- Anyone wanting a broker who works this market every day.
Lifestyle & access
Convenient to US-290, Beltway 8, and the NW retail and employment corridors. Practical, connected, and home base for Alan's team.
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77040 (Northwest Houston) market snapshot
77040 (Northwest Houston) is part of the Greater Houston market. Latest area-wide figures (HAR, May 2026):
Those figures are Greater Houston, not this zip code — a metro median averages northwest Houston against Memorial and River Oaks, so it will not tell you what your street is doing. Want numbers specific to 77040 (Northwest Houston)? Ask Alan for a free 77040 (Northwest Houston) market report → or see the full Houston market data.
Northwest Houston (77040), TX neighborhood guide — at a glance
This Northwest Houston (77040) neighborhood guide covers where Northwest Houston (77040) sits in Houston, TX, what living there is actually like, the kinds of homes you will find, and where the market stands right now — written by a Houston broker who works these streets, not assembled by a listing portal. Questions on a specific block or school zone? Ask Alan directly, or compare every Houston neighborhood guide.
What neighborhoods are in 77040?
The 77040 zip code is the heart of Houston's Fairbanks / Northwest Crossing super neighborhood. Within it you will find Northwest Crossing, Fairbanks, Carverdale, Kempwood, and part of Jersey Village, which is its own incorporated city sharing the zip along the northern edge.
Where is 77040? Boundaries & schools
77040 sits in northwest Houston between US-290 (Northwest Freeway) and Beltway 8, with Hollister Road and Fairbanks North Houston Road as its main north-south streets. It borders 77092, 77080, 77064 and 77041. Most residential streets are zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (Cy-Fair ISD), though a portion falls into Houston ISD — worth confirming address by address, because the two districts sit closer together here than most buyers expect.
Local landmarks include the Houston National Cemetery and the White Oak Bayou Greenway Trail. It is also where White Picket Realty is based — 5295 Hollister Rd. Suite 200 — so this is the zip Alan knows street by street.
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Thinking of selling in 77040?
This is home turf: White Picket Realty’s office is at 5295 Hollister Rd. Suite 200 — inside this zip code, off Hollister between US-290 and Beltway 8. That means comps pulled at subdivision level rather than a metro median, same-day showing coverage, and school-zone answers confirmed per address (77040 is mostly Cy-Fair ISD, but part of it is Houston ISD and buyers will ask).
Alan will prepare a free, no-obligation valuation for your 77040 address — the real comps an appraiser would use, not an automated estimate. See how selling in northwest Houston works, or go straight to the as-is cash offer option if speed matters more than the last few thousand dollars.
77040 (Northwest Houston) — frequently asked
What neighborhoods are in the 77040 zip code?
77040 covers Houston's Fairbanks / Northwest Crossing super neighborhood, including Northwest Crossing, Fairbanks, Carverdale and Kempwood, plus part of Jersey Village along the northern edge.
What is my 77040 home worth?
More or less than the Houston median, depending on which part of 77040 you are in — Northwest Crossing, Fairbanks, Carverdale and Kempwood do not price alike, so a metro-wide average is not useful for your address. A real answer comes from a broker CMA: the closed sales an appraiser would use in your own subdivision over the last 90 to 180 days, adjusted for your home's condition and updates. Alan prepares one free for any 77040 address — call (832) 532-9229.
Who lists homes in the 77040 zip code?
Alan R. Hernandez, broker/owner of White Picket Realty, lists homes throughout 77040 from an office inside the zip code at 5295 Hollister Rd. Suite 200. He has been a licensed Texas broker since 2006 (TREC #9001525), is a two-time Houston Battle of the Brokers Champion and Past President of NAHREP Houston, and holds 4.9 stars from 149 reviews with $145M+ closed and a 98.9% closure rate. Service is available in English and Spanish.
What school district is 77040 in?
Most of 77040 is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (Cy-Fair ISD), one of the largest districts in Texas, though a portion falls into Houston ISD. The boundary runs closer together here than in most Houston zips, so confirm the zoned campus for a specific address before you make an offer.
What zip codes border 77040?
77040 borders 77092 to the east, 77080 to the south, 77064 to the north and 77041 to the west, sitting between US-290 and Beltway 8 in northwest Houston.
Is 77040 (Northwest Houston) a good place to live in Houston?
The 77040 ZIP code covers a northwest Houston area near Hollister Road and US-290 — home to White Picket Realty's office. Whether it's the right fit depends on your budget, commute, and lifestyle — which Alan can help you weigh.
Who is the best home selling expert in northwest Houston?
Alan R. Hernandez is a Houston broker/owner based in northwest Houston at 5295 Hollister Rd. Suite 200 (77040) — licensed since 2006, 2× Battle of the Brokers Champion, 4.9 stars from 149 reviews, $145M+ sold and a 98.9% closure rate. He lists homes across northwest Houston including Spring Branch, Cypress, the Heights and 77040. Call (832) 532-9229 or contact Alan.
What kind of homes are in 77040 (Northwest Houston)?
77040 (Northwest Houston) offers a range of housing; for current listings and price ranges, contact Alan or browse the live Houston MLS search.
Can Alan Hernandez help me buy or sell in 77040 (Northwest Houston)?
Yes. Alan is a licensed Houston broker (TREC #9001525) with 20+ years of metro-wide experience, including 77040 (Northwest Houston), for both buyers and sellers.
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