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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 77087 has 34,654 residents and 10,943 households (average 3.13 persons per household). The median age is 35.0 years, about the same as the state (35.6) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.0% male and 50.0% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (79.0%) and Other / Two or More Races (36.3%, much higher than the state average of 13.6% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 79.0%, 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:	34,654Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	35,192Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	36,686Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	5,285.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$53,624Source: Census ACS

Households:	10,943Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$148,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	3.13Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.53Source: 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	--	38,187	38,747	38,191	37,268	36,855	36,727	37,200	36,869	37,886	37,703	36,710	35,960	35,192
Decennial Census	36,399	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	34,654	--	--	--

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

Male Median Age: 34.5

Female Median Age: 35.5

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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	1,061	1,244	1,366	1,379	1,277	1,252	1,187	1,140	1,153	1,044	1,007	1,080	955	802	614	398	190	161
Female	1,158	1,177	1,350	1,346	1,194	1,215	1,124	1,070	1,157	1,145	1,042	1,066	870	835	666	411	272	246
Total	2,219	2,421	2,716	2,725	2,471	2,467	2,311	2,210	2,310	2,189	2,049	2,146	1,825	1,637	1,280	809	462	407

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

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Population by Race

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White:	7,501	14.08%
Black:	5,109	9.59%
Hispanic:*	27,360	51.36%
Asian:	190	0.36%
American Indian:	529	0.99%
Hawaiian:	8	0.02%
Other:	12,569	23.60%
Total:	53,266	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:	17,310	49.95%	34.5 years
Females:	17,344	50.05%	35.5 years
Total:	34,654	100%	35.0 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	23,138	65.75%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	414	1.18%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	4,063	11.55%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	7,577	33.08%
Total Population:	35,192	100%
Total Native Population:	23,552	66.92%
Total Foreign-born Population:	11,640	33.08%

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 $53,624, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $14,011 (35.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,824. Family households earn a median of $66,613 versus $31,702 for nonfamily households (a difference of $34,911). By gender, male median income is $46,158 and female is $37,800, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $8,358 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 60.6%, which is tends to be lower than the state rate (65.3%). The unemployment rate is 8.7%, which is far worse than the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (23.1%).

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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	$39,613	$40,440	$38,707	$36,792	$32,206	$34,187	$35,302	$37,222	$39,800	$45,763	$46,478	$50,918	$53,624
Median Family Income	$41,839	$42,175	$40,959	$40,571	$35,614	$38,070	$39,823	$40,524	$43,997	$51,672	$54,014	$62,122	$66,613
Median NonFamily Income	$27,986	$27,894	$25,466	$23,420	$20,337	$19,672	$20,726	$22,727	$25,583	$25,269	$26,756	$28,224	$31,702
Median Male Income	$30,294	$29,471	$30,315	$30,541	$28,601	$29,057	$31,955	$32,372	$32,616	$35,473	$38,571	$42,098	$46,158
Median Female Income	$22,900	$22,530	$23,575	$24,165	$23,138	$22,297	$23,019	$24,964	$25,563	$28,609	$31,207	$34,294	$37,800

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:	14,736	55.29%
Unemployed:	1,407	5.28%
Not In Labor Force:	10,510	39.43%
Total:	26,653	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:	2,778	18.85%
Service:	3,002	20.37%
Sales and Office:	2,547	17.28%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	3,409	23.13%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	3,000	20.36%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	14,736	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 $148,400, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $63,800 (75.41%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $56,000. The median gross rent is $1,015, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $333 (48.83%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $228. Of occupied housing, owners make up 55.43% (31.45% with a mortgage, 68.55% free-and-clear) and renters 44.57% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.17%, 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	$84,600	$85,700	$84,800	$85,500	$85,000	$86,500	$89,000	$89,800	$92,400	$101,700	$108,200	$127,200	$148,400

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:	256	5.16%
$500 to $999:	1,997	40.22%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,672	33.68%
$1,500 to $1,999:	557	11.22%
$2,000 to $2,499:	105	2.11%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	31	0.62%
No Rent:	347	6.99%
Total:	4,965	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	$682	$683	$708	$735	$720	$747	$762	$772	$787	$803	$844	$948	$1,015

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):	1,942	17.43%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	4,232	37.99%
Renter Occupied:	4,965	44.57%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	11,139	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	11,139	89.83%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,261	10.17%
Total Housing Units:	12,400	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:	8,015	64.64%
Multi-Family Units:	4,021	32.43%
Other Units:	364	2.94%
Total Housing Units:	12,400	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 11.80% 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 62.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 32.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 35.00%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 37.20%, which is notably higher than the state rate (28.90%). The share of people in poverty is 20.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 0.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.90 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (47.40%). College enrollment is 16.29%, 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:	5,102	23.67%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	2,895	13.43%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	6,535	30.32%
Some college, no degree:	3,284	15.24%
Associate's degree:	1,202	5.58%
Bachelor's degree:	1,790	8.31%
Graduate or professional degree:	743	3.45%
Total:	21,551	100%
High school or higher:	13,554	62.89%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	2,533	11.75%

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:	12,196	33.38%
Public Insurance:	12,973	35.50%
No Insurance:	11,370	31.12%
Total:	36,539	100%
Has Health Insurance:	25,169	68.88%

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	20.4%	19.3%	22.9%	24.5%	27.5%	26.1%	26.4%	24.1%	23.5%	20.2%	20.2%	21.0%	20.6%

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:	575	6.48%
Kindergarten:	494	5.57%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	4,205	47.40%
High school (grades 9-12):	2,152	24.26%
College or graduate school:	1,445	16.29%
Total:	8,871	100%
Early Childhood:	1,069	12.05%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	6,851	77.23%

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:	7:40:16 PM
Population:	34,654 [See All]
Area Code:	713
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	29.6858, -95.2998
Land Area:	6.556 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/77087/zip-code-77087.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	11,721Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	1,498Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	15,203Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	8,251Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	2,962Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	663Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$112,409,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$474,773,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	9,468Source: 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:	6.556 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.036 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	09,29Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	165.64, 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 77087 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 77087

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 77087

Sources & References