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Population and households in ZIP 77031
Household size in ZIP 77031
| Period | ZIP 77031 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.87 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.11 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.85 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.69 people per household, ZIP 77031 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in the Houston area as a whole, where it has 2.91 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.87, 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 77031
| Period | ZIP 77031 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.8 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.8 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.4 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.7 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 77031 is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.7, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 34.8 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the south.
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 77031
| Period | ZIP 77031 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.3% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in ZIP 77031 than nationally: 13.1%, against 11.6%. The Houston area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.0 points, mirroring the country.
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 77031
Renters in ZIP 77031
| Period | ZIP 77031 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.0% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 55.7% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.3% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 53.7% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 77031 rent: 53.7% 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 owners, 49.0% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 5.7 points since 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 77031
| Period | ZIP 77031 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.3% of the housing in ZIP 77031, 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 2.4 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 77031
| Period | ZIP 77031 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 77031 was built around 1979, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in the Houston area overall, where the median home dates to 1993.
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 77031
| Period | ZIP 77031 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $897 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,044 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,116 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,617 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$721 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 77031 costs $1,617 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $721 a month since 2006–10, up 80%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.3% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest 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 77031
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 77031
| Period | ZIP 77031 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.0% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.2% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.8% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.1% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 77031 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 24.1%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged up 1.0 points, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the west.
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 77031
| Period | ZIP 77031 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.8% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 68.4% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 72.2% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 66.4% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a third of adults in ZIP 77031 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 66.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has fallen 3.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Only 70 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 77031
| Period | ZIP 77031 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 77031: 8.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. ZIP 77031 has higher unemployment than the great majority of Texas ZIP codes. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 77031 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 77031 | 2.69 | 37.7 | 13.1% | 53.7% | 15.3% | 1979 | $1,617 | 24.1% | 66.4% | 8.4% |
| ZIP 77071 | 2.71 | 40.4 | 12.8% | 46.4% | 9.9% | 1980 | $1,388 | 35.3% | 85.0% | 9.2% |
| ZIP 77099 | 3.09 | 34.7 | 17.7% | 62.5% | 8.4% | 1983 | $1,369 | 21.1% | 73.3% | 9.0% |
| ZIP 77074 | 2.83 | 34.5 | 20.7% | 68.3% | 12.9% | 1971 | $1,233 | 19.9% | 57.7% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 77036 | 2.73 | 34.0 | 22.5% | 81.8% | 11.5% | 1977 | $1,098 | 14.7% | 52.9% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 77477 | 2.70 | 35.2 | 19.2% | 59.3% | 7.1% | 1995 | $1,616 | 37.1% | 85.2% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 77035 | 2.60 | 36.0 | 19.4% | 59.2% | 10.1% | 1975 | $1,424 | 30.4% | 78.4% | 9.7% |
| ZIP 77096 | 2.58 | 39.1 | 13.3% | 53.8% | 9.5% | 1971 | $1,821 | 52.8% | 88.8% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 77072 | 3.14 | 35.0 | 19.4% | 56.8% | 10.4% | 1980 | $1,399 | 18.1% | 70.7% | 8.1% |
| ZIP 77085 | 3.12 | 41.5 | 13.4% | 31.3% | 5.9% | 1991 | $1,407 | 15.9% | 63.2% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 77489 | 2.93 | 37.8 | 17.0% | 23.9% | 5.4% | 1988 | $1,747 | 22.5% | 88.0% | 5.2% |
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 77031. 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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