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Population and households in ZIP 77007
Household size in ZIP 77007
| Period | ZIP 77007 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.02 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.98 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.96 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.88 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 77007 is a place of small households, averaging 1.88 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.02, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 26 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 77007
| Period | ZIP 77007 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.5 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.8 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.3 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.9 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.6 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 77007 is young: half of its residents are under 34.9, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 35.5, even as the national median rose.
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 77007
| Period | ZIP 77007 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.7% of households in ZIP 77007, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 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 77007
Renters in ZIP 77007
| Period | ZIP 77007 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.3% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 49.5% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.7% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 53.4% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 77007 rent: 53.4% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. More than one in five owners (22.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 77007
| Period | ZIP 77007 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 77007 as nationally: 8.6%, against 9.6%. Vacancy has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 77007
| Period | ZIP 77007 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2002 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2007 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +24 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 77007 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2007, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the north. Only 80 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
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 77007
| Period | ZIP 77007 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,091 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,331 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,880 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,234 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,143 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 77007 pays $2,234 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,143 a month since 2006–10, up 105%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 24.9% 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 northeast; the highest are in the northwest.
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 77007
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 77007
| Period | ZIP 77007 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.9% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 66.6% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 77.0% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 80.3% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +24.4 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 77007 is highly educated: about eight in ten adults 25 and older (80.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 24.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only nine of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 77007
| Period | ZIP 77007 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.7% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.8% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.0% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.6% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +14.9 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 77007: 98.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 14.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 19 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 77007
| Period | ZIP 77007 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.4% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.4% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.0% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.9% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 77007 has been strong: just 1.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 35 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.5 points, as it has nationally.
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 77007 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 77007 | 1.88 | 34.9 | 3.7% | 53.4% | 8.6% | 2007 | $2,234 | 80.3% | 98.6% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 77019 | 1.82 | 38.7 | 5.1% | 63.4% | 11.7% | 1995 | $1,910 | 75.5% | 98.3% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 77008 | 2.10 | 36.7 | 4.1% | 41.2% | 8.1% | 1990 | $1,867 | 74.8% | 96.1% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 77006 | 1.70 | 35.5 | 2.7% | 64.5% | 13.8% | 1993 | $1,701 | 77.9% | 98.7% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 77098 | 1.82 | 38.8 | 5.8% | 67.7% | 10.2% | 1993 | $2,028 | 82.3% | 98.3% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 77009 | 2.34 | 38.4 | 10.5% | 42.0% | 15.5% | 1963 | $1,470 | 41.1% | 78.0% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 77002 | 1.32 | 35.4 | 2.2% | 87.8% | 18.4% | 1995 | $1,750 | 44.3% | 87.3% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 77010 | 1.48 | 31.6 | 1.8% | 100.0% | 30.9% | 2011 | $1,893 | 73.0% | 99.9% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 77027 | 1.73 | 40.9 | 3.9% | 68.5% | 13.6% | 1999 | $2,080 | 78.1% | 98.9% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 77046 | 1.44 | 47.9 | 3.5% | 67.5% | 14.1% | 1997 | $1,874 | 65.9% | 91.7% | 0.7% |
| ZIP 77003 | 1.83 | 36.6 | 6.4% | 57.4% | 15.0% | 1998 | $1,631 | 47.9% | 91.8% | 7.7% |
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 77007. 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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