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ZIP 77091: Acres Homes, Highland Heights and Inwood
77091 covers much of Acres Homes in northwest Houston, about 8 miles from downtown, along North Shepherd Drive, West Little York Road, West Montgomery Road and T.C. Jester Boulevard. Acres Homes began during World War I as landowners sold acre-sized homesites, Houston annexed it in stages beginning in 1967, and it became an official Super Neighborhood in 2000. Houston ISD and Aldine ISD campuses serve the area, and city parks include Sylvester Turner Park and Highland Park.
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Schools serving 77091
Public schools in 77091 fall under Houston ISD and Aldine 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 | Highland Heights Elementary | Houston ISD | F (2025-26) | TEA |
| Elementary | Smith Elementary | Aldine ISD | — | |
| Middle | M.C. Williams Middle School | Houston ISD | A (2025-26) | TEA |
| Middle | Hoffman Middle School | Aldine ISD | C (2025-26) | TEA |
Restaurants in 77091
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.
- Taqueria El Charro Mexican
6810 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77091 · ★ 4.5 (119 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews - 2 Brothers Wings & More Chicken wings and seafood
5403 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77091 · ★ 4.4 (127 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews · Website Closed Sundays and Mondays. - Yo Mama's Soul Food Soul food
5332 Antoine Dr, Houston, TX 77091 · ★ 4.1 (184 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews · Website Rated 4.1.
Grocery and shopping in 77091
- La Michoacana Meat Market Mexican meat market and grocery
5902 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77091 - O-Lan O Supermarket Supermarket
6806 W Montgomery Rd, Houston, TX 77091
Parks, entertainment and things to do
- Sylvester Turner Park City of Houston park
2800 W Little York Rd, Houston, TX 77091 From City of Houston park list. - Aron Ledet Park City of Houston park
6323 Antoine Dr, Houston, TX 77091 City inventory lists about 13.2 acres. - Highland Park City of Houston park
3316 DeSoto St, Houston, TX 77091 City inventory lists about 9.9 acres. - Oakbrook Greenspace City of Houston greenspace
5353 De Soto St, Houston, TX 77091 City inventory lists about 7.4 acres.
Homes for sale in 77091
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Questions about 77091
How far is 77091 from downtown Houston and which roads do commuters use?
77091 is about 8 miles northwest of downtown Houston in a straight line. North Shepherd Drive, West Little York Road, West Montgomery Road and T.C. Jester Boulevard are the main local roads, with Highway 249 to the west and the I-610 North Loop and I-45 as the usual routes toward downtown.
What is the history of Acres Homes?
Acres Homes was established during World War I as landowners sold acre-sized homesites large enough for gardens and small farm animals. Houston annexed parts of it beginning in 1967, and it was recognized as a Super Neighborhood in February 2000, according to Wikipedia.
Which school districts serve 77091?
Houston ISD and Aldine ISD both serve 77091, with campuses inside the ZIP including Highland Heights and Wesley elementary schools and M.C. Williams Middle School (Houston ISD) and Smith Elementary and Hoffman Middle School (Aldine ISD). Attendance zones follow street boundaries, so confirm the zoned schools for a specific address.
What parks are in 77091?
The City of Houston park list includes Sylvester Turner Park on West Little York Road, Highland Park on DeSoto Street (about 9.9 acres), Aron Ledet Park on Antoine Drive (about 13.2 acres) and Oakbrook Greenspace on De Soto Street (about 7.4 acres). West Tidwell Park (1.4 acres) is also listed in the ZIP.
Do Evan Compean and the Compean Group help buyers and sellers in ZIP code 77091?
Yes, we do. ZIP code 77091 is one of the areas where the Compean Group works most often, and Evan and the team know this local market well. With more than 1,000 homes sold and hundreds of 5-star reviews on Google, Zillow, Yelp, RateMyAgent and HAR, we are ready to help you buy or sell. The rest of this guide has much more to get your search started.
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.