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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 77031 has 15,678 residents and 5,574 households (average 2.80 persons per household). The median age is 35.6 years, about the same as the state (35.6) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.9% male and 50.1% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (54.8%) and Other / Two or More Races (27.2%, much higher than the state average of 13.6% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 54.8%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (12.2%) and national averages (12.4%) and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (13.6%) and national averages (8.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	15,678Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	15,740Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	17,864Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	4,966.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$46,892Source: Census ACS

Households:	5,574Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$227,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.80Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.48Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	16,041	17,822	18,079	17,711	18,380	18,182	18,052	17,536	18,058	17,079	16,710	17,351	15,740
Decennial Census	15,762	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	15,678	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 35.6

Male Median Age: 35.2

Female Median Age: 36

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	561	519	562	558	582	555	552	508	535	555	493	426	489	338	262	147	107	79
Female	528	522	548	545	577	535	580	474	462	522	456	456	410	417	373	200	138	107
Total	1,089	1,041	1,110	1,103	1,159	1,090	1,132	982	997	1,077	949	882	899	755	635	347	245	186

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	3,274	15.47%
Black:	3,814	18.03%
Hispanic:*	8,586	40.58%
Asian:	949	4.49%
American Indian:	268	1.27%
Hawaiian:	3	0.01%
Other:	4,264	20.15%
Total:	21,158	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	7,828	49.93%	35.2 years
Females:	7,850	50.07%	36.0 years
Total:	15,678	100%	35.6 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	8,994	57.14%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	173	1.10%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	2,055	13.06%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	4,518	41.76%
Total Population:	15,740	100%
Total Native Population:	9,167	58.24%
Total Foreign-born Population:	6,573	41.76%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $46,892, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $3,926 (9.1%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,137. Family households earn a median of $51,619 versus $33,769 for nonfamily households (a difference of $17,850). By gender, male median income is $45,104 and female is $40,756, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $4,348 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 64.5%, which is on par with the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.6%, which is far worse than the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Service (27.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$42,966	$41,769	$39,278	$38,677	$39,787	$41,976	$44,459	$50,155	$48,029	$43,509	$40,234	$44,412	$46,892
Median Family Income	$47,214	$45,164	$41,884	$40,794	$45,222	$48,284	$53,037	$57,159	$56,741	$48,476	$43,862	$47,188	$51,619
Median NonFamily Income	$35,544	$35,161	$24,246	$24,368	$24,702	$25,852	$29,448	$34,485	$32,902	$31,406	$32,771	$35,885	$33,769
Median Male Income	$27,483	$27,906	$27,113	$27,051	$33,961	$31,545	$32,470	$31,968	$32,070	$31,755	$33,608	$35,281	$45,104
Median Female Income	$34,508	$35,117	$31,852	$28,409	$31,089	$30,152	$27,927	$30,987	$33,556	$29,569	$33,983	$40,455	$40,756

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	7,709	59.64%
Unemployed:	630	4.87%
Not In Labor Force:	4,587	35.49%
Total:	12,926	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	1,661	21.55%
Service:	2,098	27.21%
Sales and Office:	1,372	17.80%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,714	22.23%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	864	11.21%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	7,709	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $227,100, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $105,700 (87.07%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $73,400. The median gross rent is $1,083, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $377 (53.40%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $169. Of occupied housing, owners make up 44.44% (60.93% with a mortgage, 39.07% free-and-clear) and renters 55.56% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.09%, which is far higher than the state rate (9.62%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$121,400	$118,300	$114,900	$116,100	$116,000	$124,000	$135,900	$143,300	$153,700	$168,300	$178,600	$219,100	$227,100

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	16	0.47%
$500 to $999:	1,279	37.92%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,445	42.84%
$1,500 to $1,999:	469	13.90%
$2,000 to $2,499:	66	1.96%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	98	2.91%
Total:	3,373	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$706	$714	$731	$751	$766	$792	$822	$886	$914	$941	$973	$1,044	$1,083

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,644	27.08%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,054	17.36%
Renter Occupied:	3,373	55.56%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	6,071	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	6,071	87.91%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	835	12.09%
Total Housing Units:	6,906	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	3,475	50.32%
Multi-Family Units:	3,379	48.93%
Other Units:	52	0.75%
Total Housing Units:	6,906	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 22.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 67.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 36.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 36.10%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 14.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 3.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.30 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (35.62%). College enrollment is 22.03%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	2,607	24.90%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	793	7.57%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,113	20.18%
Some college, no degree:	1,965	18.77%
Associate's degree:	601	5.74%
Bachelor's degree:	1,171	11.19%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,219	11.64%
Total:	10,469	100%
High school or higher:	7,069	67.52%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	2,390	22.83%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	5,667	33.65%
Public Insurance:	5,463	32.44%
No Insurance:	5,712	33.92%
Total:	16,842	100%
Has Health Insurance:	11,130	66.08%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	17.9%	18.3%	19.1%	21.6%	17.8%	15.7%	16.6%	17.6%	17.9%	18.4%	23.6%	17.8%	14.6%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	227	6.48%
Kindergarten:	73	2.08%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,184	33.79%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,248	35.62%
College or graduate school:	772	22.03%
Total:	3,504	100%
Early Childhood:	300	8.56%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,505	71.49%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Houston, Texas
County:	Harris County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	7:38:37 PM
Population:	15,678 [See All]
Area Codes:	281 / 832
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	29.6570, -95.5497
Land Area:	3.157 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/77031/zip-code-77031.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	6,380Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	448Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	6,919Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	2,605Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	3,446Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	310Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$58,094,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$245,878,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	4,294Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TXSource: Census
CBSA Number:	26420Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	7,274,714Source: Census
MSA:	Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, TX CMSASource: Census
Land Area:	3.157 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.007 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	09Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	165.64 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Houston, TX PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	4835000Source: Census
Place Name:	Houston city; TexasSource: Census

ZIP Code 77031 in Houston, TX

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 77031

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 77031

Sources & References