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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 77051 has 18,323 residents and 6,908 households (average 2.64 persons per household). The median age is 34.1 years, slightly younger than the state (35.6) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.0% male and 55.0% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (78.2%, much higher than the state average of 12.2% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.3%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (12.2%) and national averages (12.4%).

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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:	18,323Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	18,506Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	21,236Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	2,482.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$40,030Source: Census ACS

Households:	6,908Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$171,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.64Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	4.47Source: 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	--	14,887	14,219	14,782	15,216	15,141	15,471	16,661	17,052	17,221	17,547	19,077	16,974	18,506
Decennial Census	15,085	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	18,323	--	--	--

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: 34.1

Male Median Age: 32.2

Female Median Age: 35.7

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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	715	688	718	679	499	564	600	523	481	396	421	480	475	416	230	152	109	103
Female	701	689	757	661	610	753	775	671	569	574	575	589	589	458	377	243	195	288
Total	1,416	1,377	1,475	1,340	1,109	1,317	1,375	1,194	1,050	970	996	1,069	1,064	874	607	395	304	391

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

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Population by Race

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White:	900	4.45%
Black:	14,335	70.92%
Hispanic:*	2,995	14.82%
Asian:	251	1.24%
American Indian:	96	0.47%
Hawaiian:	10	0.05%
Other:	1,626	8.04%
Total:	20,213	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:	8,249	45.02%	32.2 years
Females:	10,074	54.98%	35.7 years
Total:	18,323	100%	34.1 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	17,018	91.96%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	74	0.40%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	566	3.06%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	848	7.64%
Total Population:	18,506	100%
Total Native Population:	17,092	92.36%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,414	7.64%

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 $40,030, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $16,883 (72.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,384. Family households earn a median of $45,406 versus $26,941 for nonfamily households (a difference of $18,465). By gender, male median income is $56,977 and female is $43,399, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $13,578 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 56.3%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (65.3%). The unemployment rate is 19.4%, which is much higher than the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Sales (26.7%).

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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	$23,147	$23,481	$22,920	$23,237	$23,832	$26,960	$27,244	$27,496	$30,646	$31,942	$35,760	$38,694	$40,030
Median Family Income	$29,617	$29,856	$27,532	$27,083	$29,640	$33,465	$33,563	$35,838	$36,943	$36,779	$40,736	$45,016	$45,406
Median NonFamily Income	$14,293	$15,480	$15,962	$16,617	$17,143	$18,430	$17,883	$17,753	$20,045	$24,564	$19,412	$31,286	$26,941
Median Male Income	$36,605	$34,917	$30,889	$31,769	$34,750	$37,228	$36,111	$35,052	$31,469	$31,944	$47,426	$48,481	$56,977
Median Female Income	$27,471	$28,185	$29,967	$27,767	$30,155	$31,879	$33,356	$33,579	$33,940	$32,885	$39,375	$38,939	$43,399

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:	5,922	45.40%
Unemployed:	1,422	10.90%
Not In Labor Force:	5,700	43.70%
Total:	13,044	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:	1,461	24.67%
Service:	1,153	19.47%
Sales and Office:	1,580	26.68%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	418	7.06%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,310	22.12%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	5,922	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 $171,900, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $118,500 (221.91%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $93,900. The median gross rent is $1,332, which is roughly equal to the national median ($1,348), is up $580 (77.13%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $435. Of occupied housing, owners make up 38.78% (44.95% with a mortgage, 55.05% free-and-clear) and renters 61.22% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.87%, which is markedly above 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	$53,400	$54,400	$58,800	$62,400	$67,500	$73,200	$73,800	$76,500	$78,000	$83,800	$112,500	$139,700	$171,900

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:	340	8.46%
$500 to $999:	637	15.84%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,405	34.94%
$1,500 to $1,999:	768	19.10%
$2,000 to $2,499:	437	10.87%
$2,500 to $2,999:	149	3.71%
$3,000 or more:	16	0.40%
No Rent:	269	6.69%
Total:	4,021	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	$752	$752	$757	$749	$768	$794	$756	$805	$897	$929	$950	$1,171	$1,332

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):	1,145	17.43%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,402	21.35%
Renter Occupied:	4,021	61.22%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	6,568	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	6,568	88.13%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	885	11.87%
Total Housing Units:	7,453	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:	4,591	61.60%
Multi-Family Units:	2,818	37.81%
Other Units:	44	0.59%
Total Housing Units:	7,453	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 14.70% 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 77.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 20.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 38.00%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 47.10%, which is markedly above the state rate (28.90%). The share of people in poverty is 30.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 1.30 percentage points since 2011. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (48.94%). College enrollment is 13.35%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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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:	812	7.67%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,540	14.55%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	3,602	34.04%
Some college, no degree:	2,255	21.31%
Associate's degree:	816	7.71%
Bachelor's degree:	1,174	11.09%
Graduate or professional degree:	384	3.63%
Total:	10,583	100%
High school or higher:	8,231	77.78%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,558	14.72%

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:	7,020	35.90%
Public Insurance:	8,698	44.48%
No Insurance:	3,838	19.63%
Total:	19,556	100%
Has Health Insurance:	15,718	80.37%

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	29.4%	30.1%	33.7%	34.7%	33.7%	31.3%	30.8%	28.1%	30.7%	33.6%	30.1%	29.8%	30.7%

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:	713	12.81%
Kindergarten:	201	3.61%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,724	48.94%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,185	21.29%
College or graduate school:	743	13.35%
Total:	5,566	100%
Early Childhood:	914	16.42%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	4,110	73.84%

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:	7:39:09 PM
Population:	18,323 [See All]
Area Code:	713
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	29.6561, -95.3774
Land Area:	7.382 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/77051/zip-code-77051.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	8,044Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	484Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	8,680Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	5,167Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	2,031Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	206Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$48,589,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$220,762,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	3,791Source: 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:	7.382 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.025 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 77051 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 77051

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 77051

Sources & References