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Population and households in ZIP 77506
Household size in ZIP 77506
| Period | ZIP 77506 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.48 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.43 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.69 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.38 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 77506 are large by national standards, averaging 3.38 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.48, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 60 have larger households.
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 77506
| Period | ZIP 77506 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.6 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.6 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 29.4 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.4 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 31.4, ZIP 77506 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 28.6 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 82 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 77506
| Period | ZIP 77506 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 77506: 19.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.5 points, even as the national share fell. ZIP 77506 has a higher 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 77506
Renters in ZIP 77506
| Period | ZIP 77506 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.3% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 59.2% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.9% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 59.0% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 77506: 59.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among owners, 63.2% have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the east. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.6 points, as it has 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 77506
| Period | ZIP 77506 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 77506 as nationally: 10.4%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Houston area overall (8.6%). Vacancy is down 4.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 77506
| Period | ZIP 77506 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
ZIP 77506 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1964, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center has the oldest housing. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 51 have older homes.
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 77506
| Period | ZIP 77506 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $741 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $811 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $953 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,195 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$455 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 77506 runs $1,195 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $455 a month from 2006–10, a 61% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 34.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the south.
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 77506
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 77506
| Period | ZIP 77506 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 77506: 6.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.5 points, mirroring the country. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven have a lower 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 77506
| Period | ZIP 77506 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.7% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 54.2% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 56.8% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 58.7% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.0 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over four in ten adults in ZIP 77506 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 58.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 10.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 23 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 77506
| Period | ZIP 77506 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.2% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 77506 runs well above the national rate: 12.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 23 have higher unemployment. 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 77506 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 77506 | 3.38 | 31.4 | 19.8% | 59.0% | 10.4% | 1964 | $1,195 | 6.5% | 58.7% | 12.2% |
| ZIP 77502 | 3.39 | 31.6 | 18.5% | 39.9% | 8.0% | 1967 | $1,315 | 9.5% | 65.7% | 9.0% |
| ZIP 77503 | 2.99 | 34.7 | 14.7% | 46.3% | 7.8% | 1973 | $1,259 | 11.5% | 71.7% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 77587 | 3.27 | 32.8 | 19.3% | 45.2% | 10.4% | 1971 | $1,319 | 10.4% | 56.5% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 77017 | 2.95 | 35.5 | 17.7% | 48.9% | 9.0% | 1966 | $1,295 | 10.8% | 60.2% | 8.5% |
| ZIP 77547 | 3.39 | 32.7 | 22.6% | 30.4% | 8.5% | 1956 | $1,170 | 8.6% | 67.4% | 11.9% |
| ZIP 77504 | 2.90 | 34.4 | 18.9% | 55.0% | 11.6% | 1984 | $1,332 | 14.9% | 77.6% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 77505 | 2.84 | 36.1 | 15.0% | 29.8% | 5.0% | 1991 | $1,732 | 32.4% | 91.1% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 77034 | 2.97 | 33.7 | 17.6% | 47.1% | 10.9% | 1975 | $1,354 | 13.7% | 70.5% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 77536 | 2.91 | 39.6 | 10.8% | 22.4% | 7.8% | 1983 | $1,492 | 25.7% | 90.7% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 77012 | 2.80 | 37.3 | 14.2% | 61.2% | 12.2% | 1956 | $1,036 | 9.7% | 55.8% | 7.0% |
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 77506. 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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