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Population and households in ZIP 77004
Household size in ZIP 77004
| Period | ZIP 77004 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.12 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.10 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.14 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.92 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.19 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 77004 is a place of small households, averaging 1.92 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.12 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 27 have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 77004
| Period | ZIP 77004 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.2 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.7 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.6 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.0 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.2 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 32.0, ZIP 77004 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 33.2, even as the national median rose. ZIP 77004 is younger than the great majority of Texas ZIP codes.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 77004
| Period | ZIP 77004 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in ZIP 77004 than nationally: 13.7%, against 11.6%. The picture is much the same across the Houston area. The single-parent share has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 77004
Renters in ZIP 77004
| Period | ZIP 77004 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.4% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 68.3% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 67.3% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 63.1% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 77004 rent: 63.1% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 42.7% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has fallen 6.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 77004
| Period | ZIP 77004 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.7% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.1% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.0 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in ZIP 77004: 11.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 9.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 77004
| Period | ZIP 77004 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 77004 run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1973 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1966 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 77004
| Period | ZIP 77004 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $810 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $968 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,206 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,267 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$456 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 77004 costs $1,267 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $456 a month from 2006–10, a 56% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 77004
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 77004
| Period | ZIP 77004 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.0% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.4% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.9% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 54.7% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 77004: 54.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 9.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 77004
| Period | ZIP 77004 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.4% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.8% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.1% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.6% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 77004 is above the national rate: 93.6% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 10.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 77004
| Period | ZIP 77004 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 77004: 15.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven have higher unemployment. Unemployment is up 6.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 77004 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 77004 | 1.92 | 32.0 | 13.7% | 63.1% | 11.7% | 1973 | $1,267 | 54.7% | 93.6% | 15.4% |
| ZIP 77021 | 2.36 | 37.5 | 17.2% | 59.3% | 13.9% | 1973 | $1,264 | 32.8% | 82.8% | 11.7% |
| ZIP 77006 | 1.70 | 35.5 | 2.7% | 64.5% | 13.8% | 1993 | $1,701 | 77.9% | 98.7% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 77003 | 1.83 | 36.6 | 6.4% | 57.4% | 15.0% | 1998 | $1,631 | 47.9% | 91.8% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 77010 | 1.48 | 31.6 | 1.8% | 100.0% | 30.9% | 2011 | $1,893 | 73.0% | 99.9% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 77002 | 1.32 | 35.4 | 2.2% | 87.8% | 18.4% | 1995 | $1,750 | 44.3% | 87.3% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 77023 | 2.40 | 37.7 | 13.0% | 52.2% | 11.6% | 1960 | $1,105 | 22.8% | 72.6% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 77019 | 1.82 | 38.7 | 5.1% | 63.4% | 11.7% | 1995 | $1,910 | 75.5% | 98.3% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 77030 | 1.98 | 35.1 | 4.2% | 64.4% | 17.8% | 1988 | $1,729 | 83.2% | 98.8% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 77098 | 1.82 | 38.8 | 5.8% | 67.7% | 10.2% | 1993 | $2,028 | 82.3% | 98.3% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 77011 | 2.58 | 39.0 | 15.0% | 49.2% | 16.6% | 1953 | $1,076 | 10.1% | 61.7% | 9.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 77004. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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