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Population and households in ZIP 77056
Household size in ZIP 77056
| Period | ZIP 77056 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.75 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.87 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.95 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.75 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 77056 are small: just 1.75 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Only 13 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
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 77056
| Period | ZIP 77056 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.9 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.1 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.8 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.1 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 77056 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.9, mirroring the country. Only 49 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
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 77056
| Period | ZIP 77056 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.1% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.3% of households in ZIP 77056, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 4.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 28 have a lower 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 77056
Renters in ZIP 77056
| Period | ZIP 77056 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.4% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 55.6% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.9% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 67.1% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +13.6 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 77056 rent: 67.1% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Nearly six in ten owners (56.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 13.6 points, 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 77056
| Period | ZIP 77056 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.9% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 77056: 17.7% of homes are empty, 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 3.3 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 77056
| Period | ZIP 77056 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 77056 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1996, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the west.
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 77056
| Period | ZIP 77056 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,218 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,269 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,634 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,076 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$858 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 77056 runs $2,076 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $858 a month since 2006–10, up 70%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 33.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. 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 77056
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 77056
| Period | ZIP 77056 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.3% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 73.2% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 73.2% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 73.0% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 77056 is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (73.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.7 points, as it has nationally. Only 30 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 77056
| Period | ZIP 77056 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.9% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.6% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.3% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.4% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 77056: 98.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Only 21 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 77056
| Period | ZIP 77056 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.6% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in ZIP 77056 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the wider Houston area (6.2%). Unemployment is up 1.4 points from 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 77056 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 77056 | 1.75 | 46.1 | 4.3% | 67.1% | 17.7% | 1996 | $2,076 | 73.0% | 98.4% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 77027 | 1.73 | 40.9 | 3.9% | 68.5% | 13.6% | 1999 | $2,080 | 78.1% | 98.9% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 77057 | 2.14 | 36.8 | 10.6% | 66.9% | 13.2% | 1981 | $1,463 | 51.7% | 84.1% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 77046 | 1.44 | 47.9 | 3.5% | 67.5% | 14.1% | 1997 | $1,874 | 65.9% | 91.7% | 0.7% |
| ZIP 77081 | 2.73 | 29.2 | 28.5% | 93.4% | 9.2% | 1977 | $1,047 | 16.3% | 50.7% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 77401 | 2.68 | 41.3 | 3.9% | 24.8% | 8.3% | 1996 | $2,341 | 80.6% | 98.9% | 3.8% |
| 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 77063 | 2.16 | 34.1 | 11.9% | 76.7% | 12.8% | 1985 | $1,397 | 46.8% | 88.9% | 10.1% |
| ZIP 77024 | 2.47 | 43.8 | 5.2% | 37.8% | 12.2% | 1984 | $1,894 | 75.9% | 97.3% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 77019 | 1.82 | 38.7 | 5.1% | 63.4% | 11.7% | 1995 | $1,910 | 75.5% | 98.3% | 5.7% |
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 77056. 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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