77021 ZIP Code
Houston, Texas
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 77021 |
| City/Town: | Houston |
| County: | Harris |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,500 |
| Median Household Income: | $46,508 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,957 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,535 |
| Median Home Value: | $163,300 |
| Land Area: | 6.1 sq miles
15.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.6984, -95.3569 |
Population Information (77021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,500 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,961 | 43.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,539 | 57.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,532 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,412 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,348 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,733 | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,194 | 8.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,669 | 18.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,829 | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,205 | 12.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,208 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,532 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,273 | 8.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,107 | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 458 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (77021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $163,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,170 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,535 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,935 | 87.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,600 | 12.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,080 | 37.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,855 | 62.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (77021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,281 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,047 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,284 | 7.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,027 | 29.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,561 | 20.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 638 | 3.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,046 | 17.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,678 | 15.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (77021 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $46,508 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $78,487 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $61,582 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,957 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (77021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,654 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,202 | 88.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,452 | 11.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,142 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,813 | 78.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,663 | 14.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 721 | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (77021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,640 | 18.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 16,349 | 64.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 218 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 764 | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,118 | 4.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,411 | 9.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,270 | 12.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,440 | 21.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,646 | 14.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 158 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 23 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,613 | 6.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (77021 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,570 | 14.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 934 | 8.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,155 | 10.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 957 | 8.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,138 | 10.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,713 | 15.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 829 | 7.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,388 | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 637 | 5.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 614 | 5.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (77021 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,783 | 69.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 749 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 587 | 5.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 98 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 275 | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,325 | 11.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (77021 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 70 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 852 | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 530 | 4.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 235 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,089 | 9.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 763 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 225 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 426 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,660 | 14.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,377 | 30.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,037 | 9.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 634 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 304 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (77021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 28.2% | 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 (77021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,343 | 79.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,307 | 48.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,038 | 39.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,914 | 19.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (77021 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,977 | 72.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,949 | 27.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,402 | 12.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 836 | 7.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 182 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,474 | 22.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (77021 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,899 | 55.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 304 | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 344 | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 450 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 821 | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,485 | 11.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,199 | 17.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 25 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (77021 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 170 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,039 | 8.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,920 | 15.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 796 | 6.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 605 | 4.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 928 | 7.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,445 | 11.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,257 | 26.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,060 | 16.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 315 | 2.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (77021 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 353 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,133 | 17.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,401 | 35.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,466 | 35.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,015 | 8.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 167 | 1.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (77021 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,758 | 34.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 139 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,960 | 63.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 48 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (77021 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,125 | 19.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,340 | 39.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,814 | 25.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,656 | 15.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (77021 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 197 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 877 | 21.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 760 | 18.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 529 | 13.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 499 | 12.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 599 | 14.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 540 | 13.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 79 | 1.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (77021 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,819 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $446 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,170 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.53 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.15 | 2.38 |
Households (77021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,935 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,449 | 22.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 772 | 7.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,777 | 25.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,913 | 44.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,564 | 23.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,870 | 26.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.29 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.13 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (77021 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,151 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,105 | 44.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,091 | 33.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 455 | 5.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,003 | 11.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,141 | 67.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (77021 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,317 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 142 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 609 | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,041 | 32.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,383 | 21.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,142 | 33.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (77021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,148 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 981 | 4.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,257 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,903 | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 255 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,126 | 54.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,522 | 39.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (77021 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,388 | 80.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,712 | 18.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,476 | 73.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,098 | 23.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 467 | 9.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 138 | 2.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (77021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,279 | 87.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 206 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,221 | 1563.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,221 | 1563.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,221 | 1563.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 108 | 52.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 519 | 251.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,957 | 950.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 84 | 40.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (77021 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,968 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,378 | 76.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,590 | 23.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,467 | 18.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 464 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 299 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 360 | 1.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (77021 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,935 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,687 | 88.6% | 89.4% |
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