77042 ZIP Code
Houston, Texas
December 25, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 77042 |
| City/Town: | Houston |
| County: | Harris |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 40,747 |
| Median Household Income: | $51,723 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,215 |
| Total Housing Units: | 21,398 |
| Median Home Value: | $320,400 |
| Land Area: | 6.2 sq miles
16.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.7406, -95.5603 |
Population Information (77042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 40,747 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,559 | 48.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,188 | 52.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,665 | 9.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,659 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,682 | 4.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,692 | 4.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,272 | 8.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 8,997 | 22.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,835 | 16.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,571 | 11.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,640 | 4.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,106 | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,965 | 4.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,174 | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 489 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (77042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $320,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 3.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,224 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 21,398 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,166 | 89.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,232 | 10.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,916 | 25.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 14,250 | 74.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (77042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,777 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,290 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,039 | 3.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,036 | 18.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,025 | 21.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,661 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,135 | 29.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,591 | 16.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 45.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (77042 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $51,723 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $76,591 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $55,368 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,215 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (77042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 24,106 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 21,744 | 90.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,332 | 9.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,350 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 18,161 | 83.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,687 | 7.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,864 | 8.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 32 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (77042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,325 | 37.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 12,169 | 29.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 489 | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,213 | 7.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 11 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,009 | 9.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 5,531 | 13.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 8,419 | 20.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 11,899 | 29.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 5,115 | 12.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 591 | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 1,082 | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 5,111 | 12.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (77042 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,840 | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 542 | 2.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,984 | 10.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,868 | 9.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,972 | 15.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,879 | 20.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,841 | 9.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,059 | 10.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 846 | 4.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,335 | 7.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (77042 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,515 | 71.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,121 | 5.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,247 | 5.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 420 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 173 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,632 | 12.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (77042 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 828 | 3.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,584 | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,158 | 5.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 665 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,245 | 10.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,467 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 225 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,577 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,442 | 20.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,805 | 17.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,174 | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,167 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 407 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (77042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.5% | 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 (77042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 30,281 | 74.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,355 | 54.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,041 | 24.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 10,378 | 25.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (77042 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 17,170 | 89.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,574 | 13.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,315 | 6.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 364 | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 436 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,404 | 12.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (77042 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,751 | 17.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,097 | 5.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 733 | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,746 | 8.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 3,348 | 15.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,981 | 13.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 7,696 | 36.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 46 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (77042 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 35 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,523 | 7.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,284 | 10.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,931 | 13.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 5,128 | 24.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 6,248 | 29.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,701 | 12.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 461 | 2.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 34 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 53 | 0.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (77042 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,410 | 6.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 7,617 | 35.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 7,761 | 36.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,198 | 10.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,903 | 8.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 509 | 2.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (77042 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,753 | 19.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 91 | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 15,156 | 79.1% | 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: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 25 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 141 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (77042 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,670 | 8.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 10,075 | 52.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,318 | 33.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,103 | 5.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (77042 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 117 | 2.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 508 | 10.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 448 | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 486 | 9.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 762 | 15.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,188 | 24.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,201 | 24.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 206 | 4.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (77042 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,304 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $781 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,224 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.08 | 2.38 |
Households (77042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,166 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,986 | 31.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,460 | 12.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 5,168 | 27.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,840 | 35.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,093 | 26.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,658 | 13.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.12 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.89 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (77042 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,436 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,108 | 39.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,000 | 45.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 136 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,806 | 11.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,973 | 45.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (77042 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,837 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 556 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 869 | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,493 | 39.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,317 | 14.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,602 | 29.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (77042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,462 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,067 | 3.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 40,659 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,534 | 8.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 736 | 20.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,954 | 55.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 844 | 23.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (77042 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 28,975 | 71.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 10,941 | 26.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 7,340 | 67.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,368 | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,065 | 9.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 1,233 | 11.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (77042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,720 | 68.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,180 | 2.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 13,027 | 1104.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 13,027 | 1104.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 13,027 | 1104.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 810 | 68.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 2,818 | 238.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 25 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 5,910 | 500.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 132 | 11.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (77042 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 37,082 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,029 | 56.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 16,053 | 43.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 9,003 | 24.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,367 | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,665 | 4.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 2,018 | 5.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (77042 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,166 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,899 | 98.6% | 89.4% |
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