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Population and households in ZIP 77009
Household size in ZIP 77009
| Period | ZIP 77009 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.77 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.83 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.34 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.43 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 77009 is a place of small households, averaging 2.34 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 2.77, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
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 77009
| Period | ZIP 77009 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.6 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.5 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.3 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.4 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 77009 is 38.4 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Still, the population here is older than in the Houston area overall, where the median age is 36.4. The median age has climbed from 34.6 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 77009
| Period | ZIP 77009 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in ZIP 77009 than nationally: 10.5%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 77009
Renters in ZIP 77009
| Period | ZIP 77009 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.7% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 49.0% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.4% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.0% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in ZIP 77009 than nationally: 42.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Nearly half of owners (47.4%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.7 points, 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 77009
| Period | ZIP 77009 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.5% of the housing in ZIP 77009, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 3.2 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 77009
| Period | ZIP 77009 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1948 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1949 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1950 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +15 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 77009 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1963, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1948 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the east has the oldest housing. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 44 have older 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 77009
| Period | ZIP 77009 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $749 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $889 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,014 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,470 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$721 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 77009 pays $1,470 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $721 a month from 2006–10, a 96% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 27.6% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 77009
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 77009
| Period | ZIP 77009 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.7% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.9% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.1% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 41.1% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +19.4 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in ZIP 77009 than nationally: 41.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 19.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the southeast.
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 77009
| Period | ZIP 77009 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.1% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 68.2% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 74.4% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.0% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +15.0 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in ZIP 77009 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 15.0 points, a much bigger shift than 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 77009
| Period | ZIP 77009 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.1%, unemployment in ZIP 77009 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Houston area overall (6.2%). Unemployment is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 77009 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 77009 | 2.34 | 38.4 | 10.5% | 42.0% | 15.5% | 1963 | $1,470 | 41.1% | 78.0% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 77026 | 2.60 | 36.4 | 18.5% | 57.1% | 14.9% | 1963 | $1,036 | 10.7% | 70.8% | 13.1% |
| ZIP 77002 | 1.32 | 35.4 | 2.2% | 87.8% | 18.4% | 1995 | $1,750 | 44.3% | 87.3% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 77022 | 2.83 | 37.0 | 26.1% | 50.7% | 13.3% | 1972 | $1,116 | 16.4% | 70.4% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 77007 | 1.88 | 34.9 | 3.7% | 53.4% | 8.6% | 2007 | $2,234 | 80.3% | 98.6% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 77008 | 2.10 | 36.7 | 4.1% | 41.2% | 8.1% | 1990 | $1,867 | 74.8% | 96.1% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 77010 | 1.48 | 31.6 | 1.8% | 100.0% | 30.9% | 2011 | $1,893 | 73.0% | 99.9% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 77003 | 1.83 | 36.6 | 6.4% | 57.4% | 15.0% | 1998 | $1,631 | 47.9% | 91.8% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 77019 | 1.82 | 38.7 | 5.1% | 63.4% | 11.7% | 1995 | $1,910 | 75.5% | 98.3% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 77020 | 2.81 | 37.7 | 16.3% | 46.1% | 11.0% | 1963 | $1,055 | 13.3% | 65.5% | 11.7% |
| ZIP 77006 | 1.70 | 35.5 | 2.7% | 64.5% | 13.8% | 1993 | $1,701 | 77.9% | 98.7% | 3.9% |
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 77009. 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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