Houston, TX cityscape

77070

Houston, TX

Total Population
58,409
Median Household Income
$73,579
Median Home Value
$245,300
Median Rent
$1,489

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$73,579
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$245,300
100.5% above state median
Rent
$1,489
100% above state median
Median Age
34.3 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.

38.7% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Young population with median age of 34.3 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 7.3% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$73,579
-2.1% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
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: 2.70 people

Total Households
21,502
Family Households
43.6%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
25.4%
#2 Industry
Education
22.8%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
19.8%
Total Employed Residents:15,931

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.8%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
7.1%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.5%
372 workers
Public Transit
0.7%
174 workers
Total Commuting Workers:25,071
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
92.7%
29,044 employed
Labor Force
31,343
2,299 unemployed
Median Age
34.3 years
Per Capita Income
$36,374
Poverty Rate
13.1%

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