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Household size in ZIP 77523
| Period | ZIP 77523 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.30 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.14 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.08 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.00 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.30 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 77523 are large by national standards, averaging 3.00 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 3.30 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 77523
| Period | ZIP 77523 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.4 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.4 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.0 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.8 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 77523 is young: half of its residents are under 35.8, 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 32.4, 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 77523
| Period | ZIP 77523 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 77523: 7.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 6.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 77523 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 77523
Renters in ZIP 77523
| Period | ZIP 77523 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.7% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.0% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 77523 is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over a quarter of owners (25.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 6.3 points, 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 77523
| Period | ZIP 77523 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.8% of homes in ZIP 77523 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 4.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 89 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 77523
| Period | ZIP 77523 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1997 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2000 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2003 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2008 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 77523 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2008, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1997 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 63 have newer 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 77523
| Period | ZIP 77523 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $939 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,058 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,435 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,957 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,018 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 77523 costs $1,957 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,018 a month since 2006–10, up 108%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 31.8% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the center.
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 77523
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 77523
| Period | ZIP 77523 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.8% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.5% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.8 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 77523 than nationally: 28.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 12.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the west.
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 77523
| Period | ZIP 77523 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.2% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.7% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.4% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.9% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 77523 have finished high school as nationally: 89.9%, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in the Houston area as a whole (84.8%). The share with a diploma is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than 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 77523
| Period | ZIP 77523 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.5%, unemployment in ZIP 77523 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Houston area overall (6.2%). 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 77523 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 77523 | 3.00 | 35.8 | 7.1% | 19.0% | 4.8% | 2008 | $1,957 | 28.5% | 89.9% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 77580 | 3.37 | 34.1 | 8.8% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 1995 | $1,691 | 28.1% | 99.5% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 77521 | 2.85 | 34.0 | 15.5% | 42.0% | 6.7% | 1997 | $1,696 | 17.1% | 81.9% | 9.8% |
| ZIP 77520 | 2.89 | 38.4 | 17.1% | 45.5% | 12.7% | 1964 | $1,281 | 12.7% | 75.3% | 10.8% |
| ZIP 77597 | 2.61 | 50.4 | 2.4% | 21.8% | 13.5% | 1997 | $1,576 | 11.2% | 83.9% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 77562 | 2.81 | 38.3 | 13.2% | 26.2% | 15.9% | 1986 | $1,282 | 13.6% | 81.2% | 9.1% |
| ZIP 77514 | 2.89 | 39.0 | 16.6% | 16.4% | 21.6% | 1981 | $1,625 | 8.8% | 84.3% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 77560 | 2.90 | 41.4 | 22.2% | 3.3% | 4.7% | 2004 | $1,576 | 3.1% | 97.3% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 77532 | 3.06 | 34.6 | 12.8% | 14.5% | 10.8% | 1994 | $1,503 | 18.6% | 87.4% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 77530 | 3.42 | 33.6 | 18.8% | 31.8% | 11.7% | 1988 | $1,206 | 14.1% | 70.6% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 77049 | 3.33 | 30.4 | 17.0% | 31.4% | 6.6% | 1997 | $1,489 | 16.3% | 75.5% | 8.8% |
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 77523. 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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