Population 51,532 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in ZIP 77099
| Period | ZIP 77099 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.19 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.16 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.10 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.09 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 77099 is a place of big households: 3.09 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.19, 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 77099
| Period | ZIP 77099 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.7 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.3 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.7 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.7 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.0 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 77099 is young: half of its residents are under 34.7, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 30.7, mirroring the country.
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 77099
| Period | ZIP 77099 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.1% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 77099: 17.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 77099 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 77099
Renters in ZIP 77099
| Period | ZIP 77099 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.2% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 54.6% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.7% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 62.5% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 77099 rent: 62.5% 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, 59.1% have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 8.3 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 77099
| Period | ZIP 77099 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.3 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 77099 is close to the national rate: 8.4% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 9.3 points from 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 77099
| Period | ZIP 77099 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 77099 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in the wider Houston area, where the median home dates to 1993. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 77099
| Period | ZIP 77099 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $815 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $860 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,033 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,369 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$554 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 77099 runs $1,369 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $554 a month from 2006–10, a 68% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 38.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are 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 77099
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 77099
| Period | ZIP 77099 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.0% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.1% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 77099: 21.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 77099
| Period | ZIP 77099 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.6% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 71.4% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 73.4% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 73.3% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults in ZIP 77099 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 73.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 1.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 77099 has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Texas ZIP codes.
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 77099
| Period | ZIP 77099 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 77099: 9.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only 91 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 77099 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 77099 | 3.09 | 34.7 | 17.7% | 62.5% | 8.4% | 1983 | $1,369 | 21.1% | 73.3% | 9.0% |
| ZIP 77072 | 3.14 | 35.0 | 19.4% | 56.8% | 10.4% | 1980 | $1,399 | 18.1% | 70.7% | 8.1% |
| ZIP 77031 | 2.69 | 37.7 | 13.1% | 53.7% | 15.3% | 1979 | $1,617 | 24.1% | 66.4% | 8.4% |
| ZIP 77477 | 2.70 | 35.2 | 19.2% | 59.3% | 7.1% | 1995 | $1,616 | 37.1% | 85.2% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 77036 | 2.73 | 34.0 | 22.5% | 81.8% | 11.5% | 1977 | $1,098 | 14.7% | 52.9% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 77478 | 2.57 | 48.0 | 4.9% | 25.0% | 3.4% | 1990 | $2,104 | 61.9% | 95.1% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 77083 | 3.32 | 37.7 | 16.6% | 35.8% | 6.8% | 1992 | $1,662 | 28.6% | 80.1% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 77071 | 2.71 | 40.4 | 12.8% | 46.4% | 9.9% | 1980 | $1,388 | 35.3% | 85.0% | 9.2% |
| ZIP 77498 | 3.15 | 37.7 | 10.3% | 29.3% | 7.1% | 1995 | $1,817 | 46.0% | 88.3% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 77082 | 2.71 | 36.8 | 18.4% | 61.6% | 9.9% | 1993 | $1,478 | 35.5% | 89.0% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 77074 | 2.83 | 34.5 | 20.7% | 68.3% | 12.9% | 1971 | $1,233 | 19.9% | 57.7% | 4.5% |
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 77099. 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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