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Population and households in ZIP 77047
Household size in ZIP 77047
| Period | ZIP 77047 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.86 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.94 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.14 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.85 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 77047 average 2.85 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. The picture is much the same across the Houston area. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the north.
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 77047
| Period | ZIP 77047 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.6 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.3 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.0 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.6 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.6, ZIP 77047 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 32.6 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the northeast.
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 77047
| Period | ZIP 77047 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.4% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.4% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 77047: 17.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 77047 has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five 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 77047
Renters in ZIP 77047
| Period | ZIP 77047 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.5% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.6% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.8% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.6% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 77047 own their homes; 27.6% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Nearly three in ten owners (28.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well below 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 77047
| Period | ZIP 77047 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 77047: just 5.5% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 6.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 77047 has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Texas ZIP codes.
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 77047
| Period | ZIP 77047 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1993 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1996 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1997 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
ZIP 77047 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1997, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1993 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the northeast.
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 77047
| Period | ZIP 77047 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,003 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,087 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,255 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,774 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$770 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 77047 runs $1,774 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $770 a month from 2006–10, a 77% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 35.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the south and lowest 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 77047
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 77047
| Period | ZIP 77047 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.7% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.7% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.8% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.5% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.8 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 77047 (37.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 14.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 77047
| Period | ZIP 77047 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.1% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.0% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.8% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.1% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in ZIP 77047 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 84.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The picture is much the same across the Houston area. The share with a diploma is up 3.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 77047
| Period | ZIP 77047 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 77047 runs well above the national rate: 8.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 77047 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 77047 | 2.85 | 33.6 | 17.6% | 27.6% | 5.5% | 1997 | $1,774 | 37.5% | 84.1% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 77048 | 2.86 | 35.2 | 21.0% | 41.4% | 10.1% | 1996 | $1,618 | 24.5% | 84.6% | 11.5% |
| ZIP 77051 | 2.99 | 34.7 | 30.1% | 62.1% | 11.5% | 1991 | $1,517 | 15.6% | 81.6% | 18.5% |
| ZIP 77045 | 3.26 | 37.4 | 16.3% | 35.8% | 5.2% | 1986 | $1,436 | 19.2% | 74.2% | 9.7% |
| ZIP 77584 | 2.99 | 38.5 | 9.2% | 27.1% | 8.5% | 2004 | $2,083 | 52.4% | 93.1% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 77033 | 3.18 | 32.2 | 25.4% | 40.7% | 10.4% | 1966 | $1,379 | 10.5% | 70.7% | 14.0% |
| ZIP 77053 | 3.07 | 37.1 | 22.7% | 35.6% | 3.8% | 1986 | $1,582 | 13.5% | 74.5% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 77054 | 1.70 | 32.7 | 8.2% | 85.7% | 11.2% | 1993 | $1,452 | 63.4% | 97.4% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 77021 | 2.36 | 37.5 | 17.2% | 59.3% | 13.9% | 1973 | $1,264 | 32.8% | 82.8% | 11.7% |
| ZIP 77025 | 2.20 | 40.1 | 6.0% | 61.1% | 9.6% | 1988 | $1,616 | 68.0% | 94.1% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 77085 | 3.12 | 41.5 | 13.4% | 31.3% | 5.9% | 1991 | $1,407 | 15.9% | 63.2% | 6.8% |
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 77047. 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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