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Household size in ZIP 77381
| Period | ZIP 77381 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.70 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 77381 average 2.70 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in the wider Houston area, where it has 2.91 people. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated 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 77381
| Period | ZIP 77381 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.5 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.0 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.2 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.9 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 77381 skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.9, 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 42.5, mirroring the country. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 56 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 77381
| Period | ZIP 77381 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 77381: 5.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 75 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 77381
Renters in ZIP 77381
| Period | ZIP 77381 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.1% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.0% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.1% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.9% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 77381 is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 43.1% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the north.
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 77381
| Period | ZIP 77381 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 77381: just 4.4% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Only 61 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
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 77381
| Period | ZIP 77381 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
ZIP 77381 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. That is in line with the rest of the Houston area.
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 77381
| Period | ZIP 77381 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,455 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,507 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,887 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,241 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$786 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 77381 pays $2,241 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $786 a month from 2006–10, a 54% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.5% of household income on rent, 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 south; the highest are in the north.
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 77381
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 77381
| Period | ZIP 77381 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.1% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 59.2% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.2% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 62.3% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 77381 is highly educated: just over six in ten adults 25 and older (62.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 86 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 77381
| Period | ZIP 77381 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.3% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.3% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.7% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.3% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 77381: 97.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 59 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 77381
| Period | ZIP 77381 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 77381 runs below the national rate: 4.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. 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 77381 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 77381 | 2.70 | 45.9 | 5.8% | 21.9% | 4.4% | 1991 | $2,241 | 62.3% | 97.3% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 77382 | 2.97 | 41.1 | 4.6% | 18.9% | 8.9% | 2002 | $2,004 | 71.9% | 97.7% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 77380 | 2.13 | 38.6 | 6.7% | 64.0% | 8.7% | 1993 | $1,710 | 50.0% | 96.6% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 77384 | 2.65 | 39.3 | 6.7% | 44.9% | 9.6% | 2011 | $1,848 | 57.3% | 98.3% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 77389 | 3.06 | 35.4 | 8.3% | 27.0% | 5.2% | 2007 | $1,987 | 57.5% | 93.4% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 77385 | 3.07 | 36.3 | 19.5% | 23.7% | 5.9% | 2003 | $1,986 | 41.0% | 91.5% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 77354 | 2.94 | 39.1 | 9.7% | 21.5% | 14.1% | 2007 | $1,933 | 45.4% | 93.2% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 77375 | 3.05 | 35.9 | 12.6% | 25.4% | 4.8% | 2007 | $1,951 | 43.8% | 93.7% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 77386 | 3.20 | 33.9 | 10.0% | 19.9% | 5.5% | 2006 | $2,098 | 50.8% | 95.5% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 77388 | 2.89 | 35.7 | 9.6% | 32.4% | 6.1% | 1997 | $1,922 | 35.6% | 91.9% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 77302 | 2.89 | 38.4 | 12.3% | 17.0% | 4.6% | 2000 | $1,276 | 27.7% | 87.0% | 3.8% |
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 77381. 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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