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Population and households in ZIP 77028
Household size in ZIP 77028
| Period | ZIP 77028 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.98 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.90 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.00 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.06 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 77028 is a place of big households: 3.06 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has crept up from 2.98 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 77028
| Period | ZIP 77028 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.1 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.2 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.4 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.2 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −4.9 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 77028 is young: half of its residents are under 32.2, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has dropped from 37.1 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 77028
| Period | ZIP 77028 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.9% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.9% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly a quarter of households in ZIP 77028 (23.9%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 3.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 38 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 77028
Renters in ZIP 77028
| Period | ZIP 77028 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.1% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.5% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.3% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.6% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in ZIP 77028 than nationally: 39.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Just over seven in ten owners (72.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southeast. The renter share is up 8.6 points from 2006–10, 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 77028
| Period | ZIP 77028 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.8% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.4% of the housing in ZIP 77028, 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. Vacancy has fallen 2.6 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 77028
| Period | ZIP 77028 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
ZIP 77028 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the northwest has the oldest housing. Only 65 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 77028
| Period | ZIP 77028 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $672 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $789 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $925 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,145 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$473 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 77028 runs $1,145 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $473 a month from 2006–10, a 70% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 45.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the center.
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 77028
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 77028
| Period | ZIP 77028 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 77028: 9.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.6 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 42 have a lower 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 77028
| Period | ZIP 77028 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.5% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 71.9% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 69.6% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 72.4% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than a quarter of adults in ZIP 77028 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 72.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 7.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 77028 has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of 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 77028
| Period | ZIP 77028 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 19.9% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 77028 runs well above the national rate: 16.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only five of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 77028 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 77028 | 3.06 | 32.2 | 23.9% | 39.6% | 14.4% | 1966 | $1,145 | 9.5% | 72.4% | 16.2% |
| ZIP 77016 | 3.17 | 36.3 | 20.2% | 41.1% | 12.9% | 1966 | $1,282 | 11.9% | 72.3% | 12.9% |
| ZIP 77078 | 3.04 | 33.5 | 21.4% | 46.8% | 10.8% | 1973 | $1,417 | 11.4% | 67.2% | 15.7% |
| ZIP 77026 | 2.60 | 36.4 | 18.5% | 57.1% | 14.9% | 1963 | $1,036 | 10.7% | 70.8% | 13.1% |
| ZIP 77093 | 3.49 | 32.0 | 23.6% | 43.8% | 8.2% | 1970 | $1,162 | 7.6% | 52.9% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 77020 | 2.81 | 37.7 | 16.3% | 46.1% | 11.0% | 1963 | $1,055 | 13.3% | 65.5% | 11.7% |
| ZIP 77050 | 3.59 | 32.7 | 16.7% | 39.6% | 6.6% | 1977 | $1,426 | 9.4% | 67.5% | 9.3% |
| ZIP 77013 | 3.01 | 34.9 | 25.4% | 57.8% | 16.7% | 1976 | $1,383 | 11.9% | 65.0% | 11.2% |
| ZIP 77029 | 3.06 | 38.6 | 18.4% | 34.4% | 13.1% | 1960 | $1,238 | 7.3% | 60.9% | 11.2% |
| ZIP 77022 | 2.83 | 37.0 | 26.1% | 50.7% | 13.3% | 1972 | $1,116 | 16.4% | 70.4% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 77009 | 2.34 | 38.4 | 10.5% | 42.0% | 15.5% | 1963 | $1,470 | 41.1% | 78.0% | 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 77028. 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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