77446

Prairie View, TX

Total Population

6,276

Median Household Income

$33,466

Median Home Value

$241,900

Median Rent

$1,182

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$33,466

100.1% above state median

Home Value

$241,900

100.5% above state median

Rent

$1,182

100% above state median

Median Age

20.4 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.

Location Map

Prairie View, TX 77446

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Demographics Overview

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

Key Demographic Insightsfor Prairie View, TX

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

31.8% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Young population with median age of 20.4 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 16.9% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

High remote work adoption with 15.4% working from home.

Poverty rate of 16.1% 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

$33,466

-55.5% 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: 2.43 people

Total Households

991

Family Households

19.7%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

37.4%

#2 Industry

Finance

19.1%

#3 Industry

Construction

13.9%

Total Employed Residents:460

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

6.9%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

3.3%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

15.4%

280 workers

Public Transit

1.3%

23 workers

Total Commuting Workers:1,818

Commute Insights

High remote work adoption (15.4% work from home)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

83.1%

2,293 employed

Labor Force

2,809

476 unemployed

Median Age

20.4 years

Per Capita Income

$9,974

Poverty Rate

16.1%