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Population and households in ZIP 77005
Household size in ZIP 77005
| Period | ZIP 77005 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.39 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.55 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.30 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 77005 average 2.69 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in the wider Houston area, where it has 2.91 people. Household size has climbed from 2.39 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 77005
| Period | ZIP 77005 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.1 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.4 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.1 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.0 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.0 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
At 39.0, the median age in ZIP 77005 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the Houston area as a whole, where the median age is 36.4. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the center.
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 77005
| Period | ZIP 77005 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.2% of households in ZIP 77005, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 24 have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 77005
Renters in ZIP 77005
| Period | ZIP 77005 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.1% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.5% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.8% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.7% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly three in ten households in ZIP 77005 rent their homes (28.7%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 44.9% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.6 points, in line with the national trend.
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 77005
| Period | ZIP 77005 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 77005 than nationally: 6.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 77005
| Period | ZIP 77005 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +16 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
ZIP 77005 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1993, versus 1980 nationally. That is in line with the rest of the Houston area. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 77005
| Period | ZIP 77005 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,505 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,729 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,008 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,584 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,079 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 77005 costs $2,584 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,079 a month since 2006–10, up 72%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 25.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the center.
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 77005
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 77005
| Period | ZIP 77005 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.6% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 82.1% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 83.7% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 81.2% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 77005 is highly educated: about eight in ten adults 25 and older (81.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has fallen 2.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six have a higher share of college graduates.
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 77005
| Period | ZIP 77005 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.9% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 99.2% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.6% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.8% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 77005: 98.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 77005
| Period | ZIP 77005 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.1% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 77005 is close to the national rate: 5.3% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Houston area overall (6.2%). Unemployment has risen 2.2 points since 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 77005 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 77005 | 2.69 | 39.0 | 4.2% | 28.7% | 6.8% | 1993 | $2,584 | 81.2% | 98.8% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 77046 | 1.44 | 47.9 | 3.5% | 67.5% | 14.1% | 1997 | $1,874 | 65.9% | 91.7% | 0.7% |
| ZIP 77098 | 1.82 | 38.8 | 5.8% | 67.7% | 10.2% | 1993 | $2,028 | 82.3% | 98.3% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 77030 | 1.98 | 35.1 | 4.2% | 64.4% | 17.8% | 1988 | $1,729 | 83.2% | 98.8% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 77027 | 1.73 | 40.9 | 3.9% | 68.5% | 13.6% | 1999 | $2,080 | 78.1% | 98.9% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 77025 | 2.20 | 40.1 | 6.0% | 61.1% | 9.6% | 1988 | $1,616 | 68.0% | 94.1% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 77401 | 2.68 | 41.3 | 3.9% | 24.8% | 8.3% | 1996 | $2,341 | 80.6% | 98.9% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 77006 | 1.70 | 35.5 | 2.7% | 64.5% | 13.8% | 1993 | $1,701 | 77.9% | 98.7% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 77054 | 1.70 | 32.7 | 8.2% | 85.7% | 11.2% | 1993 | $1,452 | 63.4% | 97.4% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 77019 | 1.82 | 38.7 | 5.1% | 63.4% | 11.7% | 1995 | $1,910 | 75.5% | 98.3% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 77056 | 1.75 | 46.1 | 4.3% | 67.1% | 17.7% | 1996 | $2,076 | 73.0% | 98.4% | 4.9% |
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 77005. 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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