77048 ZIP Code
Houston, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 77048 |
| City/Town: | Houston |
| County: | Harris |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,741 |
| Median Household Income: | $45,714 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,646 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,578 |
| Median Home Value: | $151,400 |
| Land Area: | 11.5 sq miles
29.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.6232, -95.3276 |
Population Information (77048 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,741 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,269 | 47.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,472 | 53.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,659 | 8.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,162 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,969 | 10.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,364 | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,039 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,113 | 15.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,443 | 12.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,730 | 13.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 831 | 4.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,052 | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,488 | 7.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 753 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 138 | 0.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (77048 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $151,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,157 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,578 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,104 | 93.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 474 | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,014 | 56.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,090 | 43.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (77048 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,548 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 773 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,060 | 8.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,978 | 31.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,501 | 27.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 837 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,655 | 13.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 744 | 5.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (77048 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $45,714 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $64,434 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $62,214 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,646 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (77048 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,389 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,126 | 86.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,263 | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,252 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,287 | 77.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,638 | 20.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 179 | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 22 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (77048 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,077 | 15.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 14,033 | 71.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 75 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 591 | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,003 | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 962 | 4.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,715 | 8.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,649 | 23.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,901 | 14.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 454 | 2.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,294 | 6.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (77048 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 949 | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 521 | 7.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 844 | 11.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 538 | 7.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 814 | 11.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,163 | 16.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 695 | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,172 | 16.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 158 | 2.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 250 | 3.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (77048 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,164 | 75.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 588 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 246 | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 362 | 4.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 135 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 310 | 3.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (77048 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 596 | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 479 | 5.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 162 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 820 | 10.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 617 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 25 | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 591 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 630 | 7.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,523 | 31.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 789 | 9.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 517 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 377 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (77048 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 28.8% | 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 (77048 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,232 | 82.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,095 | 46.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,427 | 42.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,501 | 17.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (77048 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,628 | 79.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,152 | 30.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,169 | 16.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 646 | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 432 | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,806 | 25.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (77048 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,220 | 68.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 95 | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 25 | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 408 | 5.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 662 | 8.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 476 | 6.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 401 | 5.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 291 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (77048 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 34 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,917 | 25.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,197 | 15.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 334 | 4.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 372 | 4.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,998 | 26.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,125 | 14.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 402 | 5.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 108 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 91 | 1.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (77048 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 160 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 627 | 8.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,278 | 16.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,394 | 58.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,108 | 14.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 11 | 0.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (77048 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,159 | 44.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 113 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,753 | 52.8% | 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: | 33 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 46 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (77048 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 805 | 11.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,413 | 34.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,358 | 33.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,528 | 21.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (77048 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 326 | 8.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 907 | 22.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 756 | 18.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 579 | 14.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,337 | 33.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 99 | 2.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 10 | 0.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (77048 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,641 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $468 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,157 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.75 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.81 | 2.38 |
Households (77048 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,104 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,621 | 36.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,058 | 14.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,306 | 18.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,846 | 40.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,634 | 37.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,906 | 26.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.78 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.38 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (77048 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,074 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,931 | 41.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,104 | 43.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 213 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 620 | 8.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,110 | 44.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (77048 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,640 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 306 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 336 | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,304 | 40.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,235 | 21.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,459 | 25.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (77048 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,072 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 651 | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,733 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,840 | 14.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 281 | 9.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,449 | 51.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,110 | 39.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (77048 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,818 | 85.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,446 | 12.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,968 | 80.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 477 | 19.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 30 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 1 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (77048 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,579 | 89.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 241 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,162 | 897.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,162 | 897.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,162 | 897.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 31 | 12.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 20 | 8.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,625 | 674.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 8 | 3.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (77048 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,082 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,835 | 76.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,247 | 23.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,619 | 20.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 146 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 434 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 48 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (77048 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,104 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,459 | 90.9% | 89.4% |
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