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Population and households in ZIP 77018
Household size in ZIP 77018
| Period | ZIP 77018 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.53 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.53 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 77018 has 2.53 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the southeast.
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 77018
| Period | ZIP 77018 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.1 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.1 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.7 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.9 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.2 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 77018 is young: half of its residents are under 35.9, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has dropped from 38.1 in 2006–10, 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 77018
| Period | ZIP 77018 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in ZIP 77018 (8.7%), below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.7 points, 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 77018
Renters in ZIP 77018
| Period | ZIP 77018 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.5% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.4% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.9% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.0% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly three in ten households in ZIP 77018 rent their homes (28.0%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among owners, 30.3% have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.5 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 77018
| Period | ZIP 77018 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 77018 is close to the national rate: 10.4% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider Houston area (8.6%). Vacancy has risen 1.6 points since 2006–10, 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 77018
| Period | ZIP 77018 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +18 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 77018 run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1975 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1957 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. ZIP 77018 has older homes than the great majority of Texas ZIP codes.
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 77018
| Period | ZIP 77018 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $879 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $909 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,219 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,566 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$687 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 77018 runs $1,566 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Houston area overall ($1,649). Rents are up $687 a month from 2006–10, a 78% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 38.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 77018
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 77018
| Period | ZIP 77018 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.7% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.9% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.8% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 63.0% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +32.3 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 77018 is highly educated: just over six in ten adults 25 and older (63.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 32.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 83 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 77018
| Period | ZIP 77018 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.5% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.0% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.2% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.3% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.8 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 77018 is a bit above the national rate: 92.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 11.8 points, in line with the national trend.
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 77018
| Period | ZIP 77018 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 77018 is close to the national rate: 5.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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 77018 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 77018 | 2.53 | 35.9 | 8.7% | 28.0% | 10.4% | 1975 | $1,566 | 63.0% | 92.3% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 77008 | 2.10 | 36.7 | 4.1% | 41.2% | 8.1% | 1990 | $1,867 | 74.8% | 96.1% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 77091 | 2.58 | 37.8 | 17.2% | 62.5% | 11.2% | 1985 | $1,139 | 20.3% | 71.2% | 9.1% |
| ZIP 77092 | 2.56 | 33.6 | 15.9% | 60.1% | 10.4% | 1976 | $1,341 | 24.8% | 74.8% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 77022 | 2.83 | 37.0 | 26.1% | 50.7% | 13.3% | 1972 | $1,116 | 16.4% | 70.4% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 77076 | 3.40 | 31.4 | 26.2% | 48.6% | 9.4% | 1970 | $1,231 | 6.2% | 55.8% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 77007 | 1.88 | 34.9 | 3.7% | 53.4% | 8.6% | 2007 | $2,234 | 80.3% | 98.6% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 77009 | 2.34 | 38.4 | 10.5% | 42.0% | 15.5% | 1963 | $1,470 | 41.1% | 78.0% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 77088 | 3.31 | 34.4 | 20.1% | 39.6% | 5.3% | 1981 | $1,286 | 14.4% | 74.6% | 9.8% |
| ZIP 77037 | 3.85 | 32.1 | 24.8% | 32.0% | 6.8% | 1971 | $1,315 | 7.2% | 51.5% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 77055 | 2.73 | 36.8 | 13.4% | 52.0% | 10.1% | 1981 | $1,555 | 43.3% | 79.0% | 5.6% |
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 77018. 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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