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ZIP 77204: University of Houston campus and Third Ward
ZIP 77204 is the University of Houston main campus ZIP, in the Third Ward less than three miles southeast of downtown Houston. The campus covers about 894 acres, with Cullen Boulevard running roughly through the middle, and holds academic buildings, residence halls, athletic venues such as TDECU Stadium and Fertitta Center, and the Blaffer Art Museum. Because the ZIP is assigned to the campus, many nearby businesses and homes in the surrounding Third Ward carry 77004 or 77021 instead.
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Schools serving 77204
Public schools in 77204 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.
Restaurants in 77204
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.
- Eric's Restaurant American restaurant
4450 University Dr, Houston, TX 77204 · ★ 3.6 (160 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews · Website On the UH campus; hours 6:30AM to late daily. - Shasta's Cones & More Ice cream shop
4455 University Dr, Houston, TX 77204 · ★ 3.9 (25 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews · Website UH Student Center South. - Moody Towers Dining Commons Campus dining hall (buffet)
4401 Cougar Village Dr, Houston, TX 77204 · ★ 2.8 (75 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews · Website Campus dining hall. - Starbucks Coffee Company (UH) Coffee shop
4790 Calhoun Rd, Houston, TX 77204 · ★ 2.1 (90 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews · Website Campus location.
Grocery and shopping in 77204
- UH Campus Store Campus bookstore and merchandise
4455 University Dr (Student Center South), Houston, TX 77204 · Website Hours Mon-Thu 9AM-5PM, Fri 9AM-4PM; closed weekends. - Market at Student Center South Campus convenience market
4455 University Dr (Student Center South), Houston, TX 77204 · Website Convenience items; hours Mon-Thu 8AM-9PM.
Parks, entertainment and things to do
- Blaffer Art Museum Contemporary art museum
4173 Elgin St, Houston, TX 77204 · Website Free admission.
Homes for sale in 77204
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Questions about 77204
Which school district covers the University of Houston area?
The Third Ward area around UH is served by Houston ISD, and ZIP 77204 itself has no K-12 campuses. Nearby Houston ISD campuses listed for the area include Yates High School (3650 Alabama St, ZIP 77004) and Cage Elementary (4528 Leeland St, ZIP 77023).
How far is the University of Houston from downtown Houston?
TDECU Stadium on the UH campus is less than three miles from downtown Houston. The main campus is listed at 4800 Calhoun Road, and Cullen Boulevard roughly bisects its 894 acres.
What kinds of housing are near the UH campus?
ZIP 77204 itself is mostly university buildings and residence halls such as Cougar Village. Nearby Third Ward streets have frame and brick houses and newer townhomes, and Riverside Terrace to the south has houses developed from 1924 onward.
What can visitors see on the UH campus?
The Blaffer Art Museum at 4173 Elgin Street offers free admission and lists Tuesday through Saturday afternoon hours on its website. The campus also has athletics venues including TDECU Stadium and Fertitta Center.
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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.