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ZIP 77022: Independence Heights, Northline and Northside Village
ZIP 77022 is the closest ZIP in this group, about 5 miles north of downtown Houston between Loop 610 and Tidwell Road along I-45. It includes the historic Independence Heights community, whose residential historic district is on the National Register of Historic Places, and parts of Northline. Housing is mostly single-family with the largest groups built in the 1950s and 1940s, and local reference points include Independence Heights and Kerr parks, the Northline Commons shopping center and Houston ISD campuses.
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Schools serving 77022
Public schools in 77022 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 | Burrus Elementary School | Houston ISD | B (2025-26) | TEA |
| Elementary | Janowski Elementary School | Houston ISD | B (2025-26) | TEA |
| Middle | Burbank Middle School | Houston ISD | B (2025-26) | TEA |
| High | North Houston Early College High School | Houston ISD | A (2025-26) | TEA |
Restaurants in 77022
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.
- TeaTonic - Crosstimbers Bubble tea
4400 North Freeway Ste A400, Houston, TX 77022 · ★ 4.8 (407 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews - Pho Now Vietnamese pho
536 East Tidwell Road, Houston, TX 77022 · ★ 4.4 (240 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews · Website Closed Mondays. - La Costa del Sol Restaurante Salvadoran and Mexican
25 Berry Road Suite A1, Houston, TX 77022 · ★ 4.3 (68 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews · Website
Grocery and shopping in 77022
- Northline Commons Shopping center
4400 North Fwy, Houston, TX 77022 Open-air center on the site of Northline Mall; Walmart Supercenter at 4412 North Fwy.
Parks, entertainment and things to do
- Independence Heights Park Park
601 E 35th St, Houston, TX 77022 · Website Community center listed as closed for renovations. - Kerr Park Park
4620 Arlington St, Houston, TX 77022 · Website About 6 acres per regional park inventory. - McCullough Park Park
901 E 40th St, Houston, TX 77022 · Website Also known as Independence Park. - Victoria Gardens Park Park
4900 Werner St, Houston, TX 77022 · Website
Homes for sale in 77022
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Questions about 77022
How far is 77022 from downtown Houston and what roads do residents use?
The center of 77022 is about 5 miles north of downtown Houston in a straight line. I-45 (the North Freeway) and Airline Drive run through the area, Loop 610 forms its southern edge, and Tidwell Road, Fulton Street and Crosstimbers Street are other local connections.
What kinds of homes are in 77022 and when were they built?
About 63 percent of housing units are single-family detached homes, according to Census-based figures compiled by City-Data. The largest groups were built in the 1950s (about 2,160 homes) and 1940s (about 1,630), and Independence Heights itself began developing around 1908 with small wood-frame houses.
Which school district serves 77022?
Houston ISD serves the ZIP, including Burrus, Janowski, Herrera, Kennedy and Roosevelt elementaries, Burbank Middle School and North Houston Early College High School. Wikipedia notes that Burrus Elementary serves all of Independence Heights; attendance zones are set by address.
What parks are in 77022?
The City of Houston lists Independence Heights Park (601 E 35th St), Kerr Park (4620 Arlington St), McCullough Park (901 E 40th St) and Victoria Gardens Park (4900 Werner St) in the Independence Heights area. Independence Heights Park's community center is listed as closed for renovations.
Do Evan Compean and the Compean Group help buyers and sellers in ZIP code 77022?
Yes. We commonly help clients buy and sell in ZIP code 77022, 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.
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.