77081 ZIP Code
Houston, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 77081 |
| City/Town: | Houston |
| County: | Harris |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 52,360 |
| Median Household Income: | $40,805 |
| Per Capita Income: | $27,215 |
| Total Housing Units: | 21,158 |
| Median Home Value: | $338,600 |
| Land Area: | 3.3 sq miles
8.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.7128, -95.4785 |
Population Information (77081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 52,360 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 27,033 | 51.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 25,327 | 48.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 28.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 5,962 | 11.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,239 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,622 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,421 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 5,806 | 11.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 11,682 | 22.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 7,728 | 14.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,144 | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,938 | 3.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,588 | 3.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,555 | 3.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 401 | 0.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 274 | 0.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (77081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $338,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 3.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $951 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 21,158 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,202 | 90.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,956 | 9.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,167 | 6.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 18,035 | 93.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (77081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 30,310 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 11,348 | 37.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,453 | 8.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,700 | 22.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,836 | 9.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,207 | 4.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,614 | 11.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,152 | 7.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 54.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (77081 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $40,805 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $54,529 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $34,952 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $27,215 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (77081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 28,572 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 27,320 | 95.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,252 | 4.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,179 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 24,731 | 90.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,145 | 4.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,393 | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 51 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (77081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,319 | 31.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,412 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 304 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,424 | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 17,938 | 34.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 8,963 | 17.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 26,339 | 50.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 37,925 | 72.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 16,061 | 30.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 98 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 746 | 1.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 21,020 | 40.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (77081 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,254 | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 581 | 3.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,884 | 15.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 3,603 | 18.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 3,298 | 17.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,947 | 20.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,672 | 8.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,209 | 6.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 385 | 2.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 369 | 1.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (77081 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,391 | 56.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 3,892 | 14.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2,105 | 7.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 466 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 4,251 | 15.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 780 | 2.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (77081 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 383 | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 5,676 | 20.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,068 | 3.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 511 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,771 | 10.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,258 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 203 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 716 | 2.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 5,626 | 20.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,583 | 9.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 4,024 | 14.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 2,184 | 8.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 317 | 1.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (77081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 32.6% | 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 (77081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 28,626 | 54.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,921 | 22.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,611 | 33.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 23,644 | 45.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (77081 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 17,661 | 92.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,311 | 6.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 895 | 4.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 450 | 2.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 402 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,242 | 22.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (77081 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,646 | 7.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 230 | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 331 | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,616 | 7.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,126 | 10.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 4,633 | 21.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 10,447 | 49.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 129 | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (77081 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 32 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 437 | 2.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,218 | 5.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,575 | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,717 | 17.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 8,193 | 38.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,189 | 15.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,010 | 4.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 297 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 490 | 2.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (77081 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,829 | 8.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 11,550 | 54.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,981 | 28.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,294 | 6.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 469 | 2.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 35 | 0.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (77081 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,594 | 8.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 153 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 17,128 | 89.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 25 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 39 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 248 | 1.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (77081 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 3,361 | 17.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 10,075 | 52.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,718 | 24.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,048 | 5.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (77081 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 95 | 8.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 51 | 4.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 137 | 11.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 52 | 4.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 208 | 17.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 253 | 21.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 287 | 24.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 84 | 7.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (77081 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,430 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $550 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $951 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.89 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.70 | 2.38 |
Households (77081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,202 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,668 | 24.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,667 | 13.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 5,566 | 29.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,996 | 26.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 7,752 | 40.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,703 | 8.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.71 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.20 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (77081 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,981 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 12,208 | 58.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,275 | 29.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 142 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,212 | 5.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 10,568 | 50.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (77081 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,870 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 558 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 845 | 7.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,776 | 48.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,178 | 18.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,513 | 21.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (77081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 37,374 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 550 | 1.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 52,270 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,195 | 4.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 299 | 13.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,201 | 54.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 695 | 31.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (77081 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 43,675 | 83.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,597 | 14.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,907 | 77.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,062 | 14.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 332 | 4.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 628 | 8.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (77081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,522 | 44.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,032 | 2.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 28,838 | 2794.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 28,838 | 2794.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 28,838 | 2794.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 256 | 24.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 3,120 | 302.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 23,181 | 2246.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 64 | 6.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (77081 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 46,398 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,483 | 18.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 37,915 | 81.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 31,811 | 68.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,905 | 4.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 963 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 3,236 | 7.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (77081 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,202 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,404 | 95.8% | 89.4% |
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