Houston, TX cityscape

77008

Houston, TX

Total Population
38,496
Median Household Income
$140,609
Median Home Value
$553,800
Median Rent
$1,473

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$140,609
100.3% above state median
Home Value
$553,800
101% above state median
Rent
$1,473
100% above state median
Median Age
34.9 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Houston, TX

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 72.4% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Young population with median age of 34.9 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.4%, below national average.

Low poverty rate of 6.4%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$140,609
+87.1% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.3%
State: $-42,604,088
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.09 people

Total Households
18,349
Family Households
44.8%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
34.8%
#2 Industry
Education
16.6%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
14.3%
Total Employed Residents:15,034

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.3%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.6%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.3%
264 workers
Public Transit
0.8%
168 workers
Total Commuting Workers:20,058
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
96.6%
25,292 employed
Labor Force
26,174
882 unemployed
Median Age
34.9 years
Per Capita Income
$97,516
Poverty Rate
6.4%

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