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Population and households in ZIP 77022
Household size in ZIP 77022
| Period | ZIP 77022 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.31 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.14 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.07 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.83 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.48 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 77022 average 2.83 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Still, the typical household here is smaller than in the Houston area as a whole, where it has 2.91 people. Household size has dropped from 3.31 in 2006–10, 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 77022
| Period | ZIP 77022 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.2 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.6 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.9 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.0 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.8 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 77022 is 37.0 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The picture is much the same across the Houston area. The median age has climbed from 32.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 77022
| Period | ZIP 77022 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 26.1% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 77022: 26.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 8.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only 16 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 77022
Renters in ZIP 77022
| Period | ZIP 77022 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.2% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 53.7% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.9% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 50.7% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 77022 rent: 50.7% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 64.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.5 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 77022
| Period | ZIP 77022 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.9% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.3% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in ZIP 77022 than nationally: 13.3%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.8 points, 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 77022
| Period | ZIP 77022 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 77022 leans older: the median home dates to 1972, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1960 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the southeast.
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 77022
| Period | ZIP 77022 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $717 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $695 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $784 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,116 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$399 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 77022 pays $1,116 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $399 a month since 2006–10, up 56%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.8% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the northeast.
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 77022
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 77022
| Period | ZIP 77022 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.3 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 77022: 16.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 11.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northeast.
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 77022
| Period | ZIP 77022 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.6% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 54.5% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 56.0% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 70.4% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +20.8 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About three in ten adults in ZIP 77022 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 70.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 20.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 77022 has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Texas ZIP codes.
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 77022
| Period | ZIP 77022 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 77022: 8.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only 95 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment has edged up 0.9 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 77022 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 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 77009 | 2.34 | 38.4 | 10.5% | 42.0% | 15.5% | 1963 | $1,470 | 41.1% | 78.0% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 77018 | 2.53 | 35.9 | 8.7% | 28.0% | 10.4% | 1975 | $1,566 | 63.0% | 92.3% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 77093 | 3.49 | 32.0 | 23.6% | 43.8% | 8.2% | 1970 | $1,162 | 7.6% | 52.9% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 77008 | 2.10 | 36.7 | 4.1% | 41.2% | 8.1% | 1990 | $1,867 | 74.8% | 96.1% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 77026 | 2.60 | 36.4 | 18.5% | 57.1% | 14.9% | 1963 | $1,036 | 10.7% | 70.8% | 13.1% |
| ZIP 77037 | 3.85 | 32.1 | 24.8% | 32.0% | 6.8% | 1971 | $1,315 | 7.2% | 51.5% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 77007 | 1.88 | 34.9 | 3.7% | 53.4% | 8.6% | 2007 | $2,234 | 80.3% | 98.6% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 77091 | 2.58 | 37.8 | 17.2% | 62.5% | 11.2% | 1985 | $1,139 | 20.3% | 71.2% | 9.1% |
| ZIP 77016 | 3.17 | 36.3 | 20.2% | 41.1% | 12.9% | 1966 | $1,282 | 11.9% | 72.3% | 12.9% |
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 77022. 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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