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ZIP 77098: Upper Kirby, Afton Oaks / River Oaks area (part) and Neartown / Montrose (western edge)

Upper Kirby ZIP between River Oaks, Montrose and the Southwest Freeway, with Kirby Drive, Westheimer Road, West Alabama and Richmond Avenue as the main corridors. Housing is a mix of townhomes, mid-rise and high-rise condominiums and multifamily buildings, and single-family homes on the side streets. Landmarks include Levy Park, the Trader Joe's in the old Alabama Theater and Lamar High School.

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Schools serving 77098

Public schools in 77098 fall under Houston 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.

10 restaurants in 77098

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.

• Kata Robata Sushi and Japanese
  3600 Kirby Dr, Ste H, Houston, TX 77098 · ★ 4.3 (2,346 reviews on Yelp) · Reviews · Website
• Yiayia's Pappas Greek Kitchen Greek
  2410 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77098 · ★ 4.4 (139 reviews on Yelp) · Reviews · Website Houston Pappas family restaurant.
• State of Grace Gulf Coast and Texas fare
  3258 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098 · ★ 4.4 (1,138 reviews on Yelp) · Reviews · Website
• Kiran's Indian
  2925 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77098 · ★ 4.0 (546 reviews on Yelp) · Reviews · Website Indian dining room with afternoon tea.
• Hearsay at Levy Park American
  3728 Wakeforest St, Houston, TX 77098 · ★ 4.2 (96 reviews on Yelp) · Reviews Patio facing Levy Park.
• Grace's American comfort food
  3111 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098 · ★ 4.2 on Yelp · Reviews · Website
• Nobie's New American
  2048 Colquitt St, Houston, TX 77098 · ★ 4.6 (1,141 reviews on Google) · Reviews · Website
• Pondicheri Modern Indian
  2800 Kirby Dr, Ste B132, Houston, TX 77098 · ★ 4.2 (2,423 reviews on Google) · Reviews · Website
• Giacomo's Cibo e Vino Italian
  3215 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098 · ★ 4.6 (1,161 reviews on Google) · Reviews · Website
• Eunice Creole
  3737 Buffalo Speedway, Ste 100, Houston, TX 77098 · ★ 4.5 (1,387 reviews on Google) · Reviews · Website

Grocery and shopping in 77098

• Trader Joe's (Alabama Theater) Grocery
  2922 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77098 · ★ 4.3 (513 reviews on Yelp) · Reviews · Website Inside the former Alabama Theater.
• Whole Foods Market (Kirby) Grocery
  2955 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098 · ★ 3.5 (263 reviews on Yelp) · Reviews · Website Open daily 8am-10pm.
• Kuhl-Linscomb Home furnishings, gifts and apothecary
  2418 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77098 · ★ 3.6 (178 reviews on Yelp) · Reviews · Website Local design store.
• Space Montrose Gift shop
  1706 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098 · ★ 4.8 (262 reviews on Google) · Reviews · Website
• H-E-B Montrose Market Grocery store
  1701 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77098 · ★ 3.7 (310 reviews on Yelp) · Reviews At W. Alabama St and Dunlavy St.

Parks, entertainment and things to do

• Levy Park Park with playground, dog park and events
  3801 Eastside St, Houston, TX 77098 · ★ 4.3 (227 reviews on Yelp) · Reviews · Website Reading room and Imagination Playground.
• Kirby Ice House (Upper Kirby) Icehouse and sports bar with patio
  3333 Eastside St, Houston, TX 77098 · ★ 3.4 (397 reviews on Yelp) · Reviews · Website On Eastside Street near Levy Park.
• McGonigel's Mucky Duck Live music venue and pub
  2425 Norfolk St, Houston, TX 77098 · ★ 4.0 (245 reviews on Yelp) · Reviews Long-running listening room for touring acts.
• West Alabama Ice House Icehouse bar with patio
  1919 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77098 · ★ 4.6 (1,192 reviews on Google) · Reviews · Website

Homes for sale in 77098

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Questions about 77098

What types of homes are in Upper Kirby (77098)?

77098 has a mix of townhomes, mid-rise and high-rise condominiums and multifamily buildings, plus single-family homes on the side streets off West Alabama, Westheimer and Richmond. Many blocks have seen newer townhome construction.

How is the commute from 77098?

Kirby Drive, Shepherd Drive and US-59 (I-69) connect 77098 to downtown, the Texas Medical Center, Greenway Plaza and the Galleria, all a short drive away.

What parks and entertainment are in Upper Kirby?

Levy Park on Eastside Street has a playground, reading room, events and an on-site food stand, and Kirby Ice House is nearby on Eastside Street. River Oaks shopping and the Montrose museums are close by.

Which schools are in 77098?

77098 is in Houston ISD and contains Poe Elementary (rated B by TEA for 2024-25), Lanier Middle School (A) and Lamar High School (B). Attendance zones vary by address, so confirm with HISD.

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.