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ZIP 77081: Gulfton, Braeburn Country Club Estates and Mulberry Manor
ZIP 77081 covers Gulfton and neighboring southwest Houston areas between the West Loop (I-610), US 59/I-69 and Bellaire Boulevard, with Hillcroft Avenue, Bissonnet Street and the Westpark Tollway nearby. The housing stock is mostly multi-story residential buildings from the 1970s, with pockets of single-family streets such as the Shenandoah subdivision of 1950s ranch-style homes. Burnett-Bayland Park and the Hillcroft corridor, with its bakeries, markets and restaurants, are the local anchors.
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Schools serving 77081
Public schools in 77081 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 | Rodriguez Elementary School | Houston ISD | C (2025-26) | TEA |
| Elementary | Braeburn Elementary School | Houston ISD | C (2025-26) | TEA |
| Middle | Long Academy | Houston ISD | B (2025-26) | TEA |
| High | Challenge Early College High School | Houston ISD | A (2025-26) | TEA |
| High | Margaret Long Wisdom High School | Houston ISD | — |
Restaurants in 77081
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.
- Mambo Seafood Seafood
6697 Hillcroft St, Houston, TX 77081 · ★ 4.3 (766 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews · Website - Tacos El Jaibo Mexican tacos
5821 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77081 · ★ 4.3 (232 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews · Website - Pho VN 21 Vietnamese pho
5800 Bellaire Blvd Ste 101, Houston, TX 77081 · ★ 4.3 (289 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews · Website - Jade's Teahouse Tea house and cafe
5475 W Loop S, Houston, TX 77081 · ★ 4.6 (334 reviews on Google) · Reviews - Tacos La Bala Mexican tacos
5800 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77081 · ★ 4.2 (1,908 reviews on Google) · Reviews - La Tapatia Mexican
5710 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77081 · ★ 4.1 (220 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews · Website - El Pacifico Seafood, Mexican and sushi
5800 Bellaire Blvd Ste 2-103, Houston, TX 77081 · ★ 4.0 (261 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews · Website
Grocery and shopping in 77081
- Droubi's Bakery & Deli Mediterranean market, bakery and deli
7333 Hillcroft St, Houston, TX 77081 · ★ 4.8 (167 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews Hillcroft market with Middle Eastern groceries and baked goods. - Tortilleria La Real #1 (La Reyna) Tortilleria and Mexican market
6275 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77081 · ★ 3.8 (181 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews · Website - Corina's Bakery & More Bakery
7908 Hillcroft St, Houston, TX 77081 · ★ 4.6 (83 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews
Parks, entertainment and things to do
- Burnett-Bayland Park Park with community center
6200 Alder Dr, Houston, TX 77081 Wikipedia lists trail and athletic field.
Homes for sale in 77081
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Questions about 77081
Which school districts serve ZIP 77081?
Houston ISD serves 77081, with Rodriguez, Benavidez, Braeburn and Cunningham elementary schools in the ZIP. Long Academy serves the middle grades, and Margaret Long Wisdom High School is the zoned high school for Gulfton, while Challenge Early College High School and Liberty High School are also located in the ZIP. Confirm the assigned campus for a specific address with the district.
What types of homes are in 77081?
About 80 percent of the housing units are in buildings with five or more units, mostly built in the 1970s, so the area is dominated by multi-story residential buildings. Single-family streets include the Shenandoah subdivision, sixteen blocks of ranch-style homes from the 1950s.
What are the main commute routes from 77081?
The West Loop (I-610), the Southwest Freeway (US 59/I-69) and the Westpark Tollway are the nearest highways, and Beltway 8 lies to the west. Bellaire Boulevard, Hillcroft Avenue and Bissonnet Street are the main local streets.
What parks and neighborhood amenities are in 77081?
Burnett-Bayland Park, with a community center, trail and athletic field, is the main park. Hillcroft Avenue adds bakeries, grocery markets and restaurants such as Droubi's Bakery & Deli and Mambo Seafood.
Do Evan Compean and the Compean Group help buyers and sellers in ZIP code 77081?
Absolutely. Evan Compean and the Compean Group work in ZIP code 77081 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.
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.