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Population and households in ZIP 77581
Household size in ZIP 77581
| Period | ZIP 77581 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.86 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.96 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.91 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.99 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 77581 are large by national standards, averaging 2.99 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 2.86, 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 77581
| Period | ZIP 77581 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.4 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.9 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.8 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.4 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 77581 is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.4, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 34.4 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the east.
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 77581
| Period | ZIP 77581 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in ZIP 77581 than nationally: 9.7%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.9 points, in line with the national trend.
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 77581
Renters in ZIP 77581
| Period | ZIP 77581 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.6% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.2% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.6% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 77581 is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over a third of owners (35.3%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.0 points, 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 77581
| Period | ZIP 77581 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 77581 than nationally: 6.5%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.6 points, mirroring the country.
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 77581
| Period | ZIP 77581 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1996 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 77581 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1995, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the south has the oldest housing.
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 77581
| Period | ZIP 77581 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,200 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,160 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,462 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,726 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$526 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 77581 pays $1,726 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $526 a month since 2006–10, up 44%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.4% 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 north.
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 77581
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 77581
| Period | ZIP 77581 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.3% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.1% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.2% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.7% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a third of adults 25 and older in ZIP 77581 (36.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the north 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 77581
| Period | ZIP 77581 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.7% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.2% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.0% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.4% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in ZIP 77581 have finished high school (92.4%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.7 points since 2006–10, 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 77581
| Period | ZIP 77581 | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 77581 than nationally: unemployment was 3.5%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.5 points, in line with the national trend. 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 77581 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 77581 | 2.99 | 37.4 | 9.7% | 21.6% | 6.5% | 1995 | $1,726 | 36.7% | 92.4% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 77089 | 3.12 | 38.0 | 13.9% | 29.6% | 10.1% | 1992 | $1,646 | 28.8% | 85.2% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 77075 | 3.22 | 34.2 | 18.8% | 44.1% | 10.8% | 1990 | $1,446 | 15.5% | 72.1% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 77546 | 2.87 | 42.6 | 7.9% | 24.4% | 5.2% | 1993 | $1,766 | 50.3% | 95.1% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 77034 | 2.97 | 33.7 | 17.6% | 47.1% | 10.9% | 1975 | $1,354 | 13.7% | 70.5% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 77584 | 2.99 | 38.5 | 9.2% | 27.1% | 8.5% | 2004 | $2,083 | 52.4% | 93.1% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 77048 | 2.86 | 35.2 | 21.0% | 41.4% | 10.1% | 1996 | $1,618 | 24.5% | 84.6% | 11.5% |
| ZIP 77061 | 2.97 | 35.8 | 18.9% | 60.7% | 11.5% | 1970 | $1,035 | 16.2% | 65.4% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 77587 | 3.27 | 32.8 | 19.3% | 45.2% | 10.4% | 1971 | $1,319 | 10.4% | 56.5% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 77578 | 3.21 | 35.9 | 13.2% | 17.5% | 7.1% | 2011 | $1,827 | 53.7% | 91.0% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 77598 | 2.18 | 36.3 | 13.6% | 76.5% | 8.0% | 1989 | $1,411 | 31.8% | 91.0% | 4.9% |
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 77581. 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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