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Population and households in ZIP 77554
Household size in ZIP 77554
| Period | ZIP 77554 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.16 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.00 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.10 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.84 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.32 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 77554 are small: just 1.84 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.16 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 20 have smaller 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 77554
| Period | ZIP 77554 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.4 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.8 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.9 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +10.7 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 51.9, ZIP 77554 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.3, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six 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 77554
| Period | ZIP 77554 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 2.8% of households in ZIP 77554, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 7.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only three 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 77554
Renters in ZIP 77554
| Period | ZIP 77554 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.9% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 41.0% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.3% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.9% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in ZIP 77554 is about as common as it is nationally: 33.9% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in the wider Houston area (38.8%). About six in ten owners (60.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 5.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 77554
| Period | ZIP 77554 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.0% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 50.4% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 51.2% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.2% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 77554: 42.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. ZIP 77554 has the highest vacancy rate of any Texas ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
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 77554
| Period | ZIP 77554 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 77554 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1994, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The Houston area as a whole looks much the same. The median year built has moved up from 1984 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 77554
| Period | ZIP 77554 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $926 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,009 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,235 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,713 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$787 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 77554 pays $1,713 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $787 a month since 2006–10, up 85%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 35.9% of the typical renter's income, 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 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 77554
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 77554
| Period | ZIP 77554 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.5% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.6% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.5% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.1% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.6 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 77554 is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (53.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 13.6 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the east.
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 77554
| Period | ZIP 77554 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.4% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.3% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.8% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.6% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 77554: 96.6% 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 1.2 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 86 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 77554
| Period | ZIP 77554 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.9%, unemployment in ZIP 77554 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 77554 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 77554 | 1.84 | 51.9 | 2.8% | 33.9% | 42.2% | 1994 | $1,713 | 53.1% | 96.6% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 77551 | 2.20 | 40.6 | 8.7% | 50.1% | 13.6% | 1971 | $1,403 | 32.8% | 85.5% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 77550 | 1.99 | 40.1 | 13.0% | 60.4% | 23.8% | 1957 | $1,291 | 34.9% | 88.1% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 77563 | 2.57 | 41.4 | 15.2% | 24.4% | 10.3% | 1991 | $1,541 | 23.4% | 89.0% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 77555 | 2.19 | 42.3 | 11.0% | 36.1% | 33.5% | 1973 | $1,558 | 35.7% | 97.5% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 77568 | 2.55 | 37.2 | 15.8% | 31.6% | 7.2% | 1987 | $1,578 | 25.8% | 87.4% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 77591 | 2.53 | 38.1 | 14.7% | 46.3% | 10.1% | 1991 | $1,480 | 23.1% | 88.6% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 77510 | 2.61 | 44.3 | 9.6% | 15.0% | 8.6% | 1991 | $1,340 | 18.8% | 90.5% | 9.1% |
| ZIP 77517 | 2.90 | 43.1 | 7.3% | 12.1% | 8.6% | 1995 | $1,034 | 23.3% | 90.2% | 9.1% |
| ZIP 77577 | 2.94 | 41.9 | 7.7% | 17.4% | 16.6% | 1994 | $1,316 | 20.3% | 81.9% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 77534 | 3.20 | 35.9 | 6.7% | 15.0% | 14.2% | 1982 | $1,500 | 15.5% | 86.3% | 5.8% |
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 77554. 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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