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ZIP 77079: Energy Corridor (north of Buffalo Bayou), Nottingham Forest and Wilchester
77079 stretches along the Katy Freeway (I-10) and Memorial Drive in west Houston, covering the northern half of the Energy Corridor and established subdivisions such as Nottingham Forest, Wilchester and Memorial Bend. Housing is mostly 1960s through 1980s single-family homes on wooded lots, with newer townhomes, condominiums and office towers near I-10. Terry Hershey Park and its Buffalo Bayou trails run along the southern edge.
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Schools serving 77079
Public schools in 77079 fall under Spring Branch ISD. The examples below carry their Texas Education Agency A-F accountability rating, with the year shown; attendance zones change, so confirm the zoned campus with the district before you write an offer.
| Level | School | District | TEA rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Rummel Creek Elementary | Spring Branch ISD | A (2024-25) | Ratings |
| Elementary | Nottingham Elementary | Spring Branch ISD | B (2024-25) | Ratings |
| Middle | Spring Forest Middle | Spring Branch ISD | B (2024-25) | Ratings |
| Middle | Memorial Middle | Spring Branch ISD | A (2024-25) | Ratings |
| High | Stratford High | Spring Branch ISD | B (2024-25) | Ratings |
Restaurants in 77079
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.
- Brother's Pizzeria Pizza
1029 Hwy 6 #100, Houston, TX 77079 · ★ 4.6 (2,730 reviews on Google) · Reviews - Lupe Tortilla Tex-Mex (Houston-based)
318 Stafford St, Houston, TX 77079 · ★ 4.5 (3,930 reviews on Google) · Reviews - Bistro Mistral - Memorial French bistro
13616 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079 · ★ 4.5 (545 reviews on Google) · Reviews · Website - Sushi Jin Japanese / sushi
14670 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079 · ★ 4.6 (862 reviews on Google) · Reviews - North China Restaurant Chinese
14525 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079 · ★ 4.5 (1,210 reviews on Google) · Reviews - Brenner's Steakhouse Steakhouse
10911 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079 · ★ 4.5 (1,689 reviews on Google) · Reviews - Nirvana: Indian & Pakistani Restaurant Indian and Pakistani
14543 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079 · ★ 4.2 (1,661 reviews on Google) · Reviews Just under 4.3. - Mrs. Donuts Donut shop
14765 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079 · ★ 4.7 (253 reviews on Google) · Reviews - Bobo Tea Bubble tea shop
1003 Dairy Ashford Rd Ste B, Houston, TX 77079 · ★ 4.7 (470 reviews on Google) · Reviews
Parks, entertainment and things to do
- Darrell Tully Stadium Stadium (high school football and events)
1050 Dairy Ashford St, Houston, TX 77079 · ★ 4.6 (378 reviews on Google) · Reviews - Terry Hershey Park Park and hike-and-bike trails
15200 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079 · ★ 4.7 (4,077 reviews on Google) · Reviews - Birds Houston Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary Nature sanctuary and trails
440 Wilchester Blvd, Houston, TX 77079 · ★ 4.8 (850 reviews on Google) · Reviews
Homes for sale in 77079
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Questions about 77079
What is the commute like from 77079?
77079 sits along I-10 in the Energy Corridor, so many offices are a short drive, and Beltway 8 and State Highway 6 connect north and south. Downtown is reached by I-10, and METRO operates park-and-ride commuter service on the Katy Freeway corridor.
What types of homes are in 77079?
Subdivisions such as Nottingham Forest, Wilchester and Memorial Bend have single-family homes built mostly from the 1960s through the 1980s on wooded lots, many updated or rebuilt. Townhomes, condominiums and apartments are concentrated near I-10 and the Energy Corridor office towers.
Does 77079 flood?
Buffalo Bayou runs along the southern edge, and some homes near the bayou flooded in 2017 when water was released from the Addicks and Barker reservoirs during Hurricane Harvey. Check a specific address with FEMA's Flood Map Service Center (msc.fema.gov) and the Harris County Flood Control District's flood education mapping tool, and review the seller's disclosure.
What parks are in 77079?
Terry Hershey Park follows Buffalo Bayou with paved hike-and-bike trails that connect toward George Bush Park, and the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary on Wilchester Boulevard has wooded walking trails. Most of the ZIP is in Spring Branch ISD, where Rummel Creek Elementary and Memorial Middle earned A ratings and Stratford High a B in TEA's 2025 results.
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.