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Population and households in ZIP 77046
Household size in ZIP 77046
| Period | ZIP 77046 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.68 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.48 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.71 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.44 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.25 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 77046 is a place of small households, averaging 1.44 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 1.68, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 77046
| Period | ZIP 77046 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.1 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.9 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.2 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.9 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +16.8 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 77046 skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 77046
| Period | ZIP 77046 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.4% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.5% of households in ZIP 77046, well below the national share of 11.6%.
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 77046
Renters in ZIP 77046
| Period | ZIP 77046 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.8% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 73.9% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 80.9% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 67.5% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 77046: 67.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly six in ten owners (56.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 77046
| Period | ZIP 77046 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.1% of the housing in ZIP 77046, 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.
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 77046
| Period | ZIP 77046 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +19 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 77046 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1997, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. That is in line with the rest of the Houston area.
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 77046
| Period | ZIP 77046 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,126 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,343 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,567 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,874 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$748 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 77046 pays $1,874 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 30.3% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 77046
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 77046
| Period | ZIP 77046 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.5% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 59.2% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 73.4% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 65.9% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 77046 is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (65.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%.
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 77046
| Period | ZIP 77046 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.6% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.9% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.7% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.7% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in ZIP 77046 have finished high school (91.7%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%.
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 77046
| Period | ZIP 77046 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.7% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.7% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 77046 has been strong: just 0.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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 77046 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 77046 | 1.44 | 47.9 | 3.5% | 67.5% | 14.1% | 1997 | $1,874 | 65.9% | 91.7% | 0.7% |
| ZIP 77027 | 1.73 | 40.9 | 3.9% | 68.5% | 13.6% | 1999 | $2,080 | 78.1% | 98.9% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 77005 | 2.69 | 39.0 | 4.2% | 28.7% | 6.8% | 1993 | $2,584 | 81.2% | 98.8% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 77098 | 1.82 | 38.8 | 5.8% | 67.7% | 10.2% | 1993 | $2,028 | 82.3% | 98.3% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 77056 | 1.75 | 46.1 | 4.3% | 67.1% | 17.7% | 1996 | $2,076 | 73.0% | 98.4% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 77401 | 2.68 | 41.3 | 3.9% | 24.8% | 8.3% | 1996 | $2,341 | 80.6% | 98.9% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 77030 | 1.98 | 35.1 | 4.2% | 64.4% | 17.8% | 1988 | $1,729 | 83.2% | 98.8% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 77019 | 1.82 | 38.7 | 5.1% | 63.4% | 11.7% | 1995 | $1,910 | 75.5% | 98.3% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 77006 | 1.70 | 35.5 | 2.7% | 64.5% | 13.8% | 1993 | $1,701 | 77.9% | 98.7% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 77025 | 2.20 | 40.1 | 6.0% | 61.1% | 9.6% | 1988 | $1,616 | 68.0% | 94.1% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 77081 | 2.73 | 29.2 | 28.5% | 93.4% | 9.2% | 1977 | $1,047 | 16.3% | 50.7% | 5.4% |
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 77046. 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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