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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 77086 has 29,366 residents and 8,669 households (average 3.38 persons per household). The median age is 31.8 years, younger than the state (35.6) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.2% male and 50.8% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (63.9%) and Other / Two or More Races (35.4%, much higher than the state average of 13.6% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 63.9%, 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 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	29,366Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	28,653Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	29,270Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	4,297.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$58,200Source: Census ACS

Households:	8,669Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$208,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	3.38Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.45Source: 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	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	26,464	27,705	27,720	28,931	28,886	28,552	29,506	29,178	28,636	30,347	30,071	29,705	28,623	28,653
Decennial Census	28,009	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	29,366	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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

Median Age: 31.8

Male Median Age: 30.9

Female Median Age: 32.8

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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	898	1,127	1,318	1,373	1,219	1,088	1,011	910	862	985	925	795	696	505	376	200	87	72
Female	951	1,082	1,328	1,272	1,172	1,096	961	945	1,026	1,054	967	816	793	577	410	230	136	103
Total	1,849	2,209	2,646	2,645	2,391	2,184	1,972	1,855	1,888	2,039	1,892	1,611	1,489	1,082	786	430	223	175

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

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Population by Race

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White:	4,719	10.93%
Black:	6,282	14.56%
Hispanic:*	18,761	43.47%
Asian:	2,431	5.63%
American Indian:	525	1.22%
Hawaiian:	37	0.09%
Other:	10,401	24.10%
Total:	43,156	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:	14,447	49.20%	30.9 years
Females:	14,919	50.80%	32.8 years
Total:	29,366	100%	31.8 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	17,338	60.51%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	199	0.69%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	3,851	13.44%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	7,265	38.80%
Total Population:	28,653	100%
Total Native Population:	17,537	61.20%
Total Foreign-born Population:	11,116	38.80%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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 2024, the Median household income is $58,200, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $14,308 (32.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,989. Family households earn a median of $67,563 versus $27,948 for nonfamily households (a difference of $39,615). By gender, male median income is $46,667 and female is $38,655, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $8,012 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 66.7%, which is notably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.2%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (21.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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	2024
Median Household Income	$43,892	$43,665	$42,030	$42,581	$41,466	$41,119	$43,116	$47,303	$48,211	$47,495	$51,523	$56,200	$58,184	$58,200
Median Family Income	$45,853	$44,851	$43,711	$43,721	$43,455	$42,354	$46,114	$48,700	$50,667	$50,274	$56,311	$63,663	$66,972	$67,563
Median NonFamily Income	$38,594	$35,587	$29,737	$25,903	$24,778	$28,125	$26,200	$31,281	$28,138	$25,348	$18,220	$18,641	$18,232	$27,948
Median Male Income	$35,012	$33,134	$31,756	$30,061	$30,501	$31,788	$35,914	$37,933	$38,343	$38,811	$41,276	$42,283	$43,672	$46,667
Median Female Income	$31,291	$30,456	$27,661	$28,286	$29,026	$27,855	$26,553	$27,313	$26,474	$26,269	$30,204	$34,545	$38,099	$38,655

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	13,017	60.56%
Unemployed:	1,313	6.11%
Not In Labor Force:	7,166	33.34%
Total:	21,496	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:	2,848	21.88%
Service:	2,780	21.36%
Sales and Office:	2,144	16.47%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	2,528	19.42%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	2,717	20.87%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	13,017	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $208,800, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $110,100 (111.55%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $92,500. The median gross rent is $1,255, which is lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $446 (55.13%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $247. Of occupied housing, owners make up 54.75% (48.17% with a mortgage, 51.83% free-and-clear) and renters 45.25% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.62%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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 2020-2024 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	2024
Median Home Value	$98,700	$96,300	$93,500	$92,300	$93,200	$92,800	$97,300	$107,600	$116,300	$130,400	$144,900	$168,100	$196,300	$208,800

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	119	3.01%
$500 to $999:	748	18.95%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,804	45.69%
$1,500 to $1,999:	1,005	25.46%
$2,000 to $2,499:	194	4.91%
$2,500 to $2,999:	57	1.44%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	21	0.53%
Total:	3,948	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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	2024
Median Rent	$809	$813	$844	$844	$886	$927	$924	$959	$1,008	$977	$1,051	$1,162	$1,199	$1,255

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	2,301	26.37%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,476	28.38%
Renter Occupied:	3,948	45.25%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	8,725	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	8,725	94.38%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	520	5.62%
Total Housing Units:	9,245	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:	6,346	68.64%
Multi-Family Units:	2,617	28.31%
Other Units:	282	3.05%
Total Housing Units:	9,245	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 10.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 68.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 34.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 34.30%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 11.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 11.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.80 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (47.28%). College enrollment is 18.68%, 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 2011-2024 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:	3,171	17.96%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	2,440	13.82%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	5,594	31.68%
Some college, no degree:	3,520	19.93%
Associate's degree:	1,069	6.05%
Bachelor's degree:	1,494	8.46%
Graduate or professional degree:	371	2.10%
Total:	17,659	100%
High school or higher:	12,048	68.23%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,865	10.56%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:	9,826	33.02%
Public Insurance:	9,979	33.54%
No Insurance:	9,951	33.44%
Total:	29,756	100%
Has Health Insurance:	19,805	66.56%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	23.0%	23.6%	24.6%	23.4%	24.3%	22.0%	22.4%	19.9%	20.4%	18.6%	16.2%	14.3%	11.6%	11.7%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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:	85	1.03%
Kindergarten:	454	5.50%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	3,901	47.28%
High school (grades 9-12):	2,269	27.50%
College or graduate school:	1,541	18.68%
Total:	8,250	100%
Early Childhood:	539	6.53%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	6,624	80.29%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Houston, Texas
County:	Harris County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	9:40:22 AM
Population:	29,366 [See All]
Area Codes:	281 / 832
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	29.9218, -95.4946
Land Area:	6.833 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/77086/zip-code-77086.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	8,660Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	1,065Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	11,507Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	4,651Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,880Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	518Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$233,907,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$819,073,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	10,113Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TXSource: Census
CBSA Number:	26420Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	5,946,800Source: Census
MSA:	Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, TX CMSASource: Census
Land Area:	6.833 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.005 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	18,29Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	235.2, 187.07 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 77086 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 (2011-2024)

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 77086

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 77086

Sources & References