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Household size in ZIP 77578
| Period | ZIP 77578 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.07 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.17 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.22 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.21 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 77578 are large by national standards, averaging 3.21 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 3.07, 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 77578
| Period | ZIP 77578 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.8 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.3 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.0 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.9 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.9, ZIP 77578 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. That is in line with the rest of the Houston area. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.8, as it has 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 77578
| Period | ZIP 77578 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in eight households in ZIP 77578 (13.2%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Houston area.
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 77578
Renters in ZIP 77578
| Period | ZIP 77578 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.2% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.4% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 77578 is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 22.4% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.1 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 77578
| Period | ZIP 77578 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 77578 than nationally: 7.1%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.0 points, 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 77578
| Period | ZIP 77578 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1999 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1999 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2004 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2011 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
ZIP 77578 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2011, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1999 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the southeast. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 32 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 77578
| Period | ZIP 77578 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $997 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,101 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,029 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,827 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$830 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 77578 pays $1,827 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $830 a month from 2006–10, an 83% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 30.1% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the west and lowest 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 77578
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 77578
| Period | ZIP 77578 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.5% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.1% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.7% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.7% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +18.3 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 77578 is highly educated: more than half of adults 25 and older (53.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 18.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the southeast.
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 77578
| Period | ZIP 77578 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.6% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.5% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.9% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.0% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 77578 is a bit above the national rate: 91.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.5 points, mirroring the country.
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 77578
| Period | ZIP 77578 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.9% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 77578 is close to the national rate: 6.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 2.0 points, even as the national rate fell. 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 77578 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 77578 | 3.21 | 35.9 | 13.2% | 17.5% | 7.1% | 2011 | $1,827 | 53.7% | 91.0% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 77584 | 2.99 | 38.5 | 9.2% | 27.1% | 8.5% | 2004 | $2,083 | 52.4% | 93.1% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 77545 | 3.04 | 37.5 | 15.2% | 19.0% | 7.2% | 2006 | $1,975 | 28.4% | 86.4% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 77583 | 3.00 | 34.6 | 13.7% | 9.2% | 14.4% | 2009 | $1,619 | 34.2% | 86.7% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 77047 | 2.85 | 33.6 | 17.6% | 27.6% | 5.5% | 1997 | $1,774 | 37.5% | 84.1% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 77581 | 2.99 | 37.4 | 9.7% | 21.6% | 6.5% | 1995 | $1,726 | 36.7% | 92.4% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 77053 | 3.07 | 37.1 | 22.7% | 35.6% | 3.8% | 1986 | $1,582 | 13.5% | 74.5% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 77048 | 2.86 | 35.2 | 21.0% | 41.4% | 10.1% | 1996 | $1,618 | 24.5% | 84.6% | 11.5% |
| ZIP 77045 | 3.26 | 37.4 | 16.3% | 35.8% | 5.2% | 1986 | $1,436 | 19.2% | 74.2% | 9.7% |
| ZIP 77459 | 3.08 | 39.9 | 8.9% | 14.8% | 4.8% | 2003 | $2,119 | 57.0% | 94.4% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 77511 | 2.98 | 35.3 | 13.5% | 28.3% | 15.2% | 1987 | $1,295 | 21.5% | 83.3% | 4.3% |
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 77578. 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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