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ZIP 77587: South Houston, Spencer Highway corridor and College Avenue area
ZIP 77587 is the independent city of South Houston, about three square miles southeast of Houston along Spencer Highway. The settlement began as Dumont in 1907 and incorporated in 1913, so Houston never annexed it, and the city keeps its own city hall, police and fire departments. Pasadena ISD serves the city, and South Houston High School serves all of it.
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Schools serving 77587
Public schools in 77587 fall under Pasadena 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 | South Houston Elementary School | Pasadena ISD | B (2025-26) | TEA |
| Elementary | Matthys Elementary School | Pasadena ISD | B (2025-26) | TEA |
| Middle | South Houston Intermediate School | Pasadena ISD | B (2025-26) | TEA |
| High | South Houston High School | Pasadena ISD | B (2025-26) | TEA |
10 restaurants in 77587
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.
- City Cafe Diner
513 College Ave, South Houston, TX 77587 · ★ 4.6 (1,709 reviews on Google) · Reviews · Website Diner since 1953; closed Sundays. - Magic Burger Burgers
1015 College Ave, South Houston, TX 77587 · ★ 4.6 (215 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews Listed as closed Saturday and Sunday. - Taqueria Los Reyes Tacos
818 Montana St, South Houston, TX 77587 · ★ 4.9 (47 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews - Malenee Donuts and Taco Express Donuts and breakfast tacos
503 1/2 Illinois St, South Houston, TX 77587 · ★ 4.7 (67 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews - Mickey's Snow World Shaved ice and ice cream
513 S Allen-Genoa Rd, South Houston, TX 77587 · ★ 4.6 (68 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews - La Michoacana Premium Houston Ice cream and juice shop
1618 Spencer Hwy Ste A, South Houston, TX 77587 · ★ 4.4 (150 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews - Joe's Snowcones Shaved ice and ice cream
14025 S Allen-Genoa Rd, South Houston, TX 77587 · ★ 4.4 (97 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews - La Colombiana Colombian restaurant
1101 Spencer Hwy Ste I, South Houston, TX 77587 · ★ 4.3 (130 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews - Cherry Top Taqueria Tacos and Mexican bakery
915 College Ave E, South Houston, TX 77587 · ★ 4.3 (183 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews - Refresqueria South Houston Mexican tacos and refrescos
3812 Shaver St, South Houston, TX 77587 · ★ 4.3 (82 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews Listed as closed Monday through Wednesday.
Grocery and shopping in 77587
- Mi Tienda H-E-B Mi Tienda grocery store
1630 Spencer Hwy, South Houston, TX 77587 · Website - Panaderia Tierra Caliente #8 Bakery
1111 Spencer Hwy Ste A, South Houston, TX 77587 · ★ 4.2 (81 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews · Website - Gonzalez Meat Co Inc Meat market
915 College Ave, South Houston, TX 77587 · ★ 4.2 (95 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews - Romero's Bakery Mexican bakery
2304 Houston Blvd, South Houston, TX 77587 · ★ 4.3 (42 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews · Website Listed as closed Sundays.
Homes for sale in 77587
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Questions about 77587
What is South Houston, ZIP 77587?
South Houston is an independent city of about three square miles in Harris County, southeast of Houston and bordering both Houston and Pasadena. It began as the settlement of Dumont in 1907 and incorporated in 1913, so Houston did not annex it.
Which schools serve South Houston?
Pasadena ISD serves the city, and South Houston High School serves all of it. Campuses in the ZIP include South Houston, Matthys and Pearl Hall elementary schools and South Houston Intermediate; middle-grade assignments vary by location.
What shopping and services are in South Houston?
Mi Tienda, an H-E-B store format that opened in 2006, is on Spencer Highway, and the Lewis Food Town grocery chain is based in the city. The Harris County Public Library's South Houston branch is at 607 Avenue A.
How do you get around South Houston?
Spencer Highway is the main commercial road, with College Avenue, Houston Boulevard and Allen-Genoa Road as other local streets, and Harris County Transit serves the city. The Gulf Freeway (I-45) and Beltway 8 are a short drive away; check any address in the Harris County Flood Control District's Flood Education Mapping Tool for flood information.
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.