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Population and households in ZIP 77090
Household size in ZIP 77090
| Period | ZIP 77090 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.53 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.13 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.67 people per household, ZIP 77090 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 climbed from 2.53, 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 77090
| Period | ZIP 77090 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.7 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.3 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 29.9 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.7 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 31.7, ZIP 77090 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults and children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 29.7, mirroring the country. Only 93 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 77090
| Period | ZIP 77090 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.2% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 23.6% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in five households in ZIP 77090 (19.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 77090 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 77090
Renters in ZIP 77090
| Period | ZIP 77090 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.5% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 75.7% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 78.1% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 70.0% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 77090 rent: 70.0% 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 homeowners, 32.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 4.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 77090
| Period | ZIP 77090 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.5% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.5% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.2 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in ZIP 77090 than nationally: 12.3%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has fallen 7.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 77090
| Period | ZIP 77090 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 77090 is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1987, against 1980 nationally. Still, homes here are older than in the Houston area overall, where the median home dates to 1993. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
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 77090
| Period | ZIP 77090 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $924 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $883 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $998 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,305 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$381 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 77090 costs $1,305 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $381 a month since 2006–10, up 41%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 38.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 77090
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 77090
| Period | ZIP 77090 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.4% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.2% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.4% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.2% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 77090: 24.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 0.8 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southeast.
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 77090
| Period | ZIP 77090 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.7% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.0% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.5% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.1% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 77090 is close to the national rate: 88.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in the Houston area as a whole (84.8%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.4 points, 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 77090
| Period | ZIP 77090 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 77090: 8.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 77090 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 77090 | 2.67 | 31.7 | 19.8% | 70.0% | 12.3% | 1987 | $1,305 | 24.2% | 88.1% | 8.4% |
| ZIP 77073 | 3.43 | 31.0 | 21.9% | 38.4% | 8.4% | 2001 | $1,571 | 16.3% | 77.6% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 77014 | 3.09 | 32.5 | 23.0% | 50.8% | 9.4% | 1996 | $1,329 | 23.1% | 78.1% | 10.9% |
| ZIP 77068 | 3.01 | 35.7 | 8.5% | 29.7% | 8.3% | 1990 | $1,314 | 32.2% | 86.6% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 77388 | 2.89 | 35.7 | 9.6% | 32.4% | 6.1% | 1997 | $1,922 | 35.6% | 91.9% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 77067 | 3.30 | 34.0 | 22.4% | 52.8% | 8.8% | 1988 | $1,425 | 13.4% | 68.9% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 77066 | 3.30 | 33.5 | 17.8% | 30.5% | 5.9% | 1987 | $1,480 | 19.1% | 76.2% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 77373 | 3.15 | 33.3 | 14.0% | 27.2% | 5.9% | 1995 | $1,801 | 26.3% | 87.6% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 77069 | 2.44 | 38.6 | 13.8% | 38.2% | 6.4% | 1991 | $1,529 | 49.6% | 94.9% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 77379 | 2.94 | 38.3 | 10.4% | 27.3% | 5.6% | 1998 | $1,877 | 48.7% | 94.6% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 77060 | 3.22 | 29.2 | 25.8% | 75.5% | 10.6% | 1982 | $1,175 | 8.9% | 51.6% | 9.1% |
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 77090. 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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