77016 ZIP Code
Houston, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 77016 |
| City/Town: | Houston |
| County: | Harris |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 29,376 |
| Median Household Income: | $42,186 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,466 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,065 |
| Median Home Value: | $98,900 |
| Land Area: | 9.9 sq miles
25.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.8624, -95.2977 |
Population Information (77016 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,376 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,926 | 47.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,450 | 52.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,519 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,258 | 7.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,870 | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,308 | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,927 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,980 | 10.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,609 | 12.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,674 | 12.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,944 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,656 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,473 | 8.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,359 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 799 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (77016 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $98,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,067 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,065 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,767 | 88.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,298 | 11.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,202 | 63.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,565 | 36.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (77016 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,494 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 3,043 | 16.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,194 | 11.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,554 | 35.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,864 | 20.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 841 | 4.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,387 | 7.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 611 | 3.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 71.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 10.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (77016 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $42,186 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $59,024 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $49,954 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,466 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (77016 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,270 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,785 | 87.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,485 | 12.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,834 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,445 | 78.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,122 | 10.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,210 | 11.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (77016 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,138 | 17.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 16,408 | 55.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 37 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 199 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,217 | 4.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 6,356 | 21.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 7,255 | 24.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 12,629 | 43.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 10,869 | 37.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 79 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 92 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,589 | 5.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (77016 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 770 | 7.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 692 | 7.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,103 | 11.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,156 | 11.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,055 | 21.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,776 | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 797 | 8.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 868 | 8.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 258 | 2.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 292 | 3.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (77016 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,601 | 70.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,839 | 17.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 542 | 5.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 62 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 77 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 316 | 2.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (77016 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 175 | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,087 | 19.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 879 | 8.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 187 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,081 | 10.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 957 | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 33 | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 196 | 1.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,039 | 9.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,669 | 24.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 848 | 7.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 462 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 172 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (77016 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 22.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (77016 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,885 | 74.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,610 | 32.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,371 | 48.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 7,491 | 25.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (77016 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,958 | 71.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,542 | 36.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,234 | 22.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 882 | 9.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 317 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,291 | 23.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (77016 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,189 | 83.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 156 | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 164 | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 441 | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 349 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 317 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 104 | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 345 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (77016 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 25 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 420 | 3.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 488 | 4.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 274 | 2.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 645 | 5.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,967 | 17.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,460 | 31.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,695 | 24.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 842 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 249 | 2.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (77016 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 107 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 556 | 5.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,193 | 19.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,182 | 55.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,592 | 14.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 435 | 3.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (77016 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,427 | 35.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 37 | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,219 | 63.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 60 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (77016 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 947 | 9.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,352 | 34.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,635 | 37.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,833 | 18.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (77016 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 458 | 7.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,732 | 44.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,729 | 27.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 663 | 10.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 411 | 6.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 120 | 1.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 81 | 1.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 8 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (77016 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,391 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $430 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,067 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.11 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.81 | 2.38 |
Households (77016 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,767 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,395 | 34.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,393 | 14.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,938 | 19.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,720 | 38.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,120 | 31.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,785 | 38.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.00 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.72 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (77016 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,865 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,827 | 44.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,008 | 36.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 372 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,146 | 10.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,672 | 43.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (77016 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,331 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 499 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 476 | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,247 | 51.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,962 | 23.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,147 | 13.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (77016 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,293 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,148 | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,376 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,917 | 20.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 833 | 14.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,494 | 42.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,590 | 43.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (77016 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,997 | 85.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,134 | 14.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,332 | 80.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 496 | 12.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 43 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 306 | 7.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (77016 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,574 | 80.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 98 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,802 | 5920.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,802 | 5920.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,802 | 5920.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1 | 1.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 111 | 113.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 5,544 | 5657.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 26 | 26.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (77016 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,857 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,596 | 59.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 11,261 | 40.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 10,837 | 38.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 157 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 158 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 109 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (77016 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,767 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,946 | 91.6% | 89.4% |
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