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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 77074 has 40,199 residents and 13,535 households (average 2.91 persons per household). The median age is 32.5 years, younger than the state (35.6) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.5% male and 49.5% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (61.5%) and Other / Two or More Races (31.6%, much higher than the state average of 13.6% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 61.5%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), 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:	40,199Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	37,467Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	41,275Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	7,308.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$47,408Source: Census ACS

Households:	13,535Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$201,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.91Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.41Source: 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	--	37,097	35,210	36,939	36,218	36,764	37,950	39,915	41,386	40,978	40,891	39,088	38,624	37,467
Decennial Census	37,267	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	40,199	--	--	--

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: 32.5

Male Median Age: 32.2

Female Median Age: 32.9

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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	1,620	1,699	1,572	1,532	1,527	1,456	1,675	1,550	1,423	1,287	1,149	1,082	922	681	452	288	182	206
Female	1,646	1,571	1,488	1,431	1,393	1,516	1,525	1,476	1,335	1,115	1,095	1,020	884	730	560	374	253	484
Total	3,266	3,270	3,060	2,963	2,920	2,972	3,200	3,026	2,758	2,402	2,244	2,102	1,806	1,411	1,012	662	435	690

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

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Population by Race

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White:	9,876	17.31%
Black:	5,304	9.29%
Hispanic:*	24,709	43.30%
Asian:	3,810	6.68%
American Indian:	659	1.15%
Hawaiian:	17	0.03%
Other:	12,690	22.24%
Total:	57,065	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:	20,303	50.51%	32.2 years
Females:	19,896	49.49%	32.9 years
Total:	40,199	100%	32.5 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	17,031	45.46%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	554	1.48%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	3,934	10.50%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	15,948	53.07%
Total Population:	37,467	100%
Total Native Population:	17,585	46.93%
Total Foreign-born Population:	19,882	53.07%

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 $47,408, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $12,896 (37.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $4,632. Family households earn a median of $50,098 versus $36,879 for nonfamily households (a difference of $13,219). By gender, male median income is $34,302 and female is $30,333, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $3,969 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 66.3%, which is modestly greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is edges higher than the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Service (28.5%).

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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	$34,512	$35,154	$36,207	$34,421	$34,529	$34,920	$36,593	$40,214	$42,776	$41,154	$42,599	$48,196	$47,408
Median Family Income	$34,609	$35,485	$37,209	$35,742	$36,737	$35,216	$37,080	$40,084	$42,101	$42,123	$47,584	$50,663	$50,098
Median NonFamily Income	$32,058	$32,971	$32,124	$29,518	$27,354	$30,571	$31,448	$35,680	$38,937	$34,605	$32,497	$38,750	$36,879
Median Male Income	$28,188	$28,257	$27,225	$27,429	$27,097	$26,693	$28,590	$30,295	$30,783	$30,789	$31,475	$32,795	$34,302
Median Female Income	$27,180	$26,840	$27,151	$29,944	$29,287	$28,310	$28,136	$27,377	$26,584	$28,966	$29,988	$30,912	$30,333

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:	17,368	62.51%
Unemployed:	1,059	3.81%
Not In Labor Force:	9,357	33.68%
Total:	27,784	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:	2,893	16.66%
Service:	4,947	28.48%
Sales and Office:	2,807	16.16%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	3,995	23.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	2,726	15.70%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	17,368	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 $201,600, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $94,200 (87.71%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $54,900. The median gross rent is $1,066, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $322 (43.28%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $174. Of occupied housing, owners make up 32.61% (46.71% with a mortgage, 53.29% free-and-clear) and renters 67.39% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 15.34%, which is considerably 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	$107,400	$102,900	$104,800	$101,800	$104,700	$108,700	$114,100	$123,600	$146,700	$152,000	$156,700	$186,600	$201,600

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:	110	1.27%
$500 to $999:	3,554	41.11%
$1,000 to $1,499:	3,571	41.30%
$1,500 to $1,999:	980	11.33%
$2,000 to $2,499:	228	2.64%
$2,500 to $2,999:	34	0.39%
$3,000 or more:	75	0.87%
No Rent:	94	1.09%
Total:	8,646	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	$744	$746	$755	$751	$762	$785	$821	$863	$892	$934	$955	$1,003	$1,066

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):	1,954	15.23%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,229	17.37%
Renter Occupied:	8,646	67.39%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	12,829	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	12,829	84.66%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	2,325	15.34%
Total Housing Units:	15,154	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:	5,472	36.11%
Multi-Family Units:	9,676	63.85%
Other Units:	6	0.04%
Total Housing Units:	15,154	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 20.30% 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 58.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 41.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 29.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 36.60%, which is notably higher than the state rate (28.90%). The share of people in poverty is 25.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 1.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.10 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 elementary (53.02%). College enrollment is 18.23%, 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:	7,230	31.19%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	2,318	10.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	5,110	22.05%
Some college, no degree:	2,533	10.93%
Associate's degree:	1,276	5.51%
Bachelor's degree:	3,320	14.32%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,391	6.00%
Total:	23,178	100%
High school or higher:	13,630	58.81%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	4,711	20.33%

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:	10,890	27.41%
Public Insurance:	13,572	34.16%
No Insurance:	15,267	38.43%
Total:	39,729	100%
Has Health Insurance:	24,462	61.57%

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	26.4%	28.8%	27.7%	30.3%	30.0%	30.7%	28.2%	28.1%	25.2%	25.7%	24.3%	24.5%	25.3%

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:	416	4.44%
Kindergarten:	965	10.30%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	4,967	53.02%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,313	14.01%
College or graduate school:	1,708	18.23%
Total:	9,369	100%
Early Childhood:	1,381	14.74%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	7,245	77.33%

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:	7:39:52 PM
Population:	40,199 [See All]
Area Code:	713
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	29.6898, -95.5266
Land Area:	5.5 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/77074/zip-code-77074.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	14,184Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	2,044Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	24,742Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	5,277Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	8,357Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	1,273Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$292,490,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$1,210,527,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	23,370Source: 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:	5.5 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.023 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	07,09Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	161.94, 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 77074 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 77074

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 77074

Sources & References