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Population and households in ZIP 77836
Household size in ZIP 77836
| Period | ZIP 77836 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.61 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.81 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.67 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 77836 has 2.47 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.61 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
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 77836
| Period | ZIP 77836 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.9 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.4 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 77836 is 43.9 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.9, as it has nationally. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 95 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 77836
| Period | ZIP 77836 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in ten households in ZIP 77836 (10.8%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in Texas as a whole (12.9%). The single-parent share has edged up 0.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 77836
Renters in ZIP 77836
| Period | ZIP 77836 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.3% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 77836 is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About six in ten owners (58.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.4 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 77836
| Period | ZIP 77836 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.9% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.4% of the housing in ZIP 77836, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.2 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 77836
| Period | ZIP 77836 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +8 | +6 |
ZIP 77836 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1992, versus 1980 nationally. That is in line with the rest of Texas. The median year built has moved up from 1980 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 77836
| Period | ZIP 77836 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $549 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $667 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $715 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,132 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$584 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 77836 runs $1,132 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $584 a month since 2006–10, up 106%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 29.1% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are 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 77836
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 77836
| Period | ZIP 77836 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.7% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.4 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 77836: 22.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 12.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 77836
| Period | ZIP 77836 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.0% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.8% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.8 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 77836 is close to the national rate: 87.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in Texas overall (85.8%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 12.8 points, as it has 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 77836
| Period | ZIP 77836 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 77836 than nationally: unemployment was 4.5%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. 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 77836 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 77836 | 2.47 | 43.9 | 10.8% | 17.3% | 15.4% | 1992 | $1,132 | 22.9% | 87.8% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 77878 | 2.25 | 42.5 | 12.2% | 21.9% | 13.9% | 1992 | $721 | 29.2% | 82.3% | 0.7% |
| ZIP 77807 | 2.61 | 35.7 | 11.5% | 35.7% | 11.5% | 2004 | $1,289 | 32.8% | 79.2% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 77801 | 2.46 | 25.1 | 14.5% | 81.4% | 14.0% | 1992 | $1,140 | 34.5% | 83.6% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 77803 | 3.09 | 32.6 | 21.7% | 38.0% | 8.3% | 1982 | $1,291 | 12.7% | 72.4% | 9.1% |
| ZIP 76567 | 2.40 | 41.6 | 4.1% | 24.1% | 14.9% | 1985 | $1,346 | 20.6% | 89.9% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 77840 | 2.20 | 21.8 | 12.4% | 89.7% | 15.1% | 2000 | $1,267 | 64.0% | 95.1% | 11.8% |
| ZIP 78947 | 2.75 | 44.2 | 10.5% | 23.8% | 10.9% | 1995 | $1,064 | 23.8% | 93.8% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 77802 | 2.32 | 38.1 | 8.1% | 48.0% | 8.4% | 1986 | $1,403 | 43.9% | 95.2% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 77845 | 2.56 | 34.1 | 5.8% | 37.9% | 9.2% | 2005 | $1,705 | 59.0% | 96.2% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 76577 | 2.45 | 44.0 | 11.2% | 25.9% | 13.0% | 1989 | $1,073 | 29.5% | 90.8% | 4.8% |
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 77836. 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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