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77039

Houston, TX

Total Population

27,907

Median Household Income

$41,988

Median Home Value

$137,400

Median Rent

$1,115

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$41,988

100.1% above state median

Home Value

$137,400

100.3% above state median

Rent

$1,115

100% above state median

Median Age

31.6 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.

Young population with median age of 31.6 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Poverty rate of 27.5% 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

$41,988

-44.1% 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: 3.52 people

Total Households

7,923

Family Households

44.1%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Construction

43.3%

#2 Industry

Manufacturing

15.1%

#3 Industry

Finance

11.8%

Total Employed Residents:8,013

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

1.3%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

5.4%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

0.8%

83 workers

Public Transit

1.3%

135 workers

Total Commuting Workers:10,413

Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

95.5%

11,314 employed

Labor Force

11,846

532 unemployed

Median Age

31.6 years

Per Capita Income

$17,554

Poverty Rate

27.5%

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