Houston, TX cityscape

77021

Houston, TX

Total Population
25,500
Median Household Income
$46,508
Median Home Value
$163,300
Median Rent
$1,170

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$46,508
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$163,300
100.3% above state median
Rent
$1,170
100% above state median
Median Age
34.6 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.

33.1% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Young population with median age of 34.6 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 11.5% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 27.8% is above national average of 11.5%.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$46,508
-38.1% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
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: 2.29 people

Total Households
10,935
Family Households
22.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
28.8%
#2 Industry
Finance
26.5%
#3 Industry
Construction
13.6%
Total Employed Residents:6,268

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.5%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
5.6%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.0%
98 workers
Public Transit
6.2%
587 workers
Total Commuting Workers:9,492
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
88.5%
11,202 employed
Labor Force
12,654
1,452 unemployed
Median Age
34.6 years
Per Capita Income
$34,760
Poverty Rate
27.8%

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