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Population and households in ZIP 77021
Household size in ZIP 77021
| Period | ZIP 77021 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.55 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.36 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 77021 are small: just 2.36 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.52, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 77021
| Period | ZIP 77021 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.5 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.6 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.6 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.5 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.0 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 77021 is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.5, against 40.1 nationally. The Houston area as a whole looks much the same. The median age has climbed from 36.5 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 77021
| Period | ZIP 77021 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.2% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in ZIP 77021 (17.2%), well above the national share of 11.6%. ZIP 77021 has a higher share of single-parent households than most Texas ZIP codes.
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 77021
Renters in ZIP 77021
| Period | ZIP 77021 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.9% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 59.8% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.4% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 59.3% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 77021 rent: 59.3% 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 half of owners (55.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.4 points, a much bigger shift than 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 77021
| Period | ZIP 77021 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 77021: 13.9% of homes are empty, 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 fallen 3.2 points, 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 77021
| Period | ZIP 77021 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 77021 leans older: the median home dates to 1973, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1968 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
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 77021
| Period | ZIP 77021 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $817 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $852 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $985 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,264 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$447 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 77021 costs $1,264 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $447 a month from 2006–10, a 55% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 40.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; 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 77021
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 77021
| Period | ZIP 77021 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.7% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.8% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.2% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.8% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.1 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in ZIP 77021 (32.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Houston area as a whole (35.9%). The share with a degree has risen 10.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 77021
| Period | ZIP 77021 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.7% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.2% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.3% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.8% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in ZIP 77021 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 6.1 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 77021
| Period | ZIP 77021 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 77021 runs well above the national rate: 11.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 28 have higher unemployment. 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 77021 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 77021 | 2.36 | 37.5 | 17.2% | 59.3% | 13.9% | 1973 | $1,264 | 32.8% | 82.8% | 11.7% |
| ZIP 77004 | 1.92 | 32.0 | 13.7% | 63.1% | 11.7% | 1973 | $1,267 | 54.7% | 93.6% | 15.4% |
| ZIP 77033 | 3.18 | 32.2 | 25.4% | 40.7% | 10.4% | 1966 | $1,379 | 10.5% | 70.7% | 14.0% |
| ZIP 77054 | 1.70 | 32.7 | 8.2% | 85.7% | 11.2% | 1993 | $1,452 | 63.4% | 97.4% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 77051 | 2.99 | 34.7 | 30.1% | 62.1% | 11.5% | 1991 | $1,517 | 15.6% | 81.6% | 18.5% |
| ZIP 77023 | 2.40 | 37.7 | 13.0% | 52.2% | 11.6% | 1960 | $1,105 | 22.8% | 72.6% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 77030 | 1.98 | 35.1 | 4.2% | 64.4% | 17.8% | 1988 | $1,729 | 83.2% | 98.8% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 77087 | 3.11 | 36.2 | 14.4% | 48.1% | 9.5% | 1963 | $1,169 | 10.4% | 62.4% | 11.1% |
| 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% |
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 77021. 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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