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Household size in ZIP 77318
| Period | ZIP 77318 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.75 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.70 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.64 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.64 people per household, ZIP 77318 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. Household size has dropped from 2.75 in 2006–10, 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 77318
| Period | ZIP 77318 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.5 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.9 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.5 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.7 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 77318 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 42.5 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 75 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 77318
| Period | ZIP 77318 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 77318: 7.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 77318 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of 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 77318
Renters in ZIP 77318
| Period | ZIP 77318 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.2% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.5% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 77318 is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 42.8% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 4.7 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 77318
| Period | ZIP 77318 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.1% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.5% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.3 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 77318 as nationally: 10.8%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Houston area as a whole (8.6%). Vacancy has fallen 9.3 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 77318
| Period | ZIP 77318 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1993 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1996 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2003 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
ZIP 77318 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2003, 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 southeast, 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 77318
| Period | ZIP 77318 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $988 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,037 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,227 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,540 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$552 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 77318 costs $1,540 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Houston area as a whole ($1,649). Rents are up $552 a month from 2006–10, a 56% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.6% 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 77318
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 77318
| Period | ZIP 77318 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.2% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.1% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.8% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.7% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 77318 than nationally: 29.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.4 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the northeast.
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 77318
| Period | ZIP 77318 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.8% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.6% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.2% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.8% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 77318 is a bit above the national rate: 91.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 4.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 77318
| Period | ZIP 77318 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 77318 has been strong: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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 77318 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 77318 | 2.64 | 44.7 | 7.7% | 19.8% | 10.8% | 2003 | $1,540 | 29.7% | 91.8% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 77378 | 2.87 | 38.3 | 7.9% | 22.6% | 7.4% | 2000 | $1,478 | 18.6% | 82.9% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 77356 | 2.41 | 47.7 | 8.0% | 17.1% | 13.0% | 1999 | $1,569 | 45.9% | 95.5% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 77304 | 2.40 | 35.9 | 5.7% | 43.4% | 5.9% | 2009 | $1,664 | 43.5% | 93.6% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 77358 | 2.53 | 44.4 | 6.2% | 23.0% | 17.8% | 1991 | $1,193 | 24.3% | 83.6% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 77316 | 2.83 | 40.6 | 7.7% | 10.8% | 4.2% | 2009 | $1,392 | 46.3% | 94.6% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 77301 | 3.00 | 31.9 | 17.1% | 46.3% | 7.3% | 1995 | $1,390 | 21.7% | 77.1% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 77303 | 2.97 | 35.8 | 12.3% | 24.0% | 9.4% | 2000 | $1,350 | 17.5% | 86.2% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 77873 | 2.88 | 36.1 | 16.5% | 12.2% | 24.2% | 1996 | $1,120 | 33.8% | 91.5% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 77328 | 2.97 | 38.1 | 15.7% | 20.3% | 13.7% | 1999 | $1,207 | 10.9% | 75.6% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 77830 | 2.65 | 39.9 | 9.5% | 10.9% | 17.3% | 2007 | $1,174 | 30.2% | 92.2% | 1.7% |
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 77318. 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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