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Household size in ZIP 77401
| Period | ZIP 77401 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.81 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.72 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.68 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 77401 average 2.68 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. Household size has crept up from 2.63 in 2006–10, 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 77401
| Period | ZIP 77401 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.8 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.1 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.1 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.3 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.5 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
At 41.3, the median age in ZIP 77401 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the Houston area as a whole, where the median age is 36.4. The median age has crept up from 40.8 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 77401
| Period | ZIP 77401 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 77401: 3.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 15 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 77401
Renters in ZIP 77401
| Period | ZIP 77401 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.8% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a quarter of households in ZIP 77401 rent their homes (24.8%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 54.3% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the center. The renter share has risen 3.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 77401
| Period | ZIP 77401 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 77401 as nationally: 8.3%, against 9.6%. Vacancy has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 77401
| Period | ZIP 77401 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +15 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
ZIP 77401 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1996, versus 1980 nationally. The Houston area as a whole looks much the same. The median year built has moved up from 1981 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 77401
| Period | ZIP 77401 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,446 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,644 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,070 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,341 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$895 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 77401 costs $2,341 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $895 a month since 2006–10, up 62%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 29.5% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the east.
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 77401
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 77401
| Period | ZIP 77401 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.2% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 77.1% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 79.5% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 80.6% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 77401: 80.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 5.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only eight 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 77401
| Period | ZIP 77401 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.8% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.1% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.9% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.9% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 77401: 98.9% 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 1.1 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only eight 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 77401
| Period | ZIP 77401 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.8% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 77401 than nationally: unemployment was 3.8%, against 5.4%. 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 77401 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 77401 | 2.68 | 41.3 | 3.9% | 24.8% | 8.3% | 1996 | $2,341 | 80.6% | 98.9% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 77081 | 2.73 | 29.2 | 28.5% | 93.4% | 9.2% | 1977 | $1,047 | 16.3% | 50.7% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 77025 | 2.20 | 40.1 | 6.0% | 61.1% | 9.6% | 1988 | $1,616 | 68.0% | 94.1% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 77005 | 2.69 | 39.0 | 4.2% | 28.7% | 6.8% | 1993 | $2,584 | 81.2% | 98.8% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 77046 | 1.44 | 47.9 | 3.5% | 67.5% | 14.1% | 1997 | $1,874 | 65.9% | 91.7% | 0.7% |
| ZIP 77096 | 2.58 | 39.1 | 13.3% | 53.8% | 9.5% | 1971 | $1,821 | 52.8% | 88.8% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 77027 | 1.73 | 40.9 | 3.9% | 68.5% | 13.6% | 1999 | $2,080 | 78.1% | 98.9% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 77056 | 1.75 | 46.1 | 4.3% | 67.1% | 17.7% | 1996 | $2,076 | 73.0% | 98.4% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 77030 | 1.98 | 35.1 | 4.2% | 64.4% | 17.8% | 1988 | $1,729 | 83.2% | 98.8% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 77074 | 2.83 | 34.5 | 20.7% | 68.3% | 12.9% | 1971 | $1,233 | 19.9% | 57.7% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 77057 | 2.14 | 36.8 | 10.6% | 66.9% | 13.2% | 1981 | $1,463 | 51.7% | 84.1% | 5.9% |
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 77401. 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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