77587 ZIP Code
South Houston, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 77587 |
| City/Town: | South Houston |
| County: | Harris |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,185 |
| Median Household Income: | $50,925 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,018 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,432 |
| Median Home Value: | $146,300 |
| Land Area: | 3.1 sq miles
7.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.6610, -95.2284 |
Population Information (77587 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,185 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,827 | 48.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,358 | 51.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 28.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,314 | 8.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,151 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,668 | 10.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,910 | 11.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,398 | 8.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,800 | 11.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,187 | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,913 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 587 | 3.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 924 | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 849 | 5.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 365 | 2.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 119 | 0.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (77587 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $146,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,131 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,432 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,829 | 88.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 603 | 11.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,508 | 51.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,321 | 48.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (77587 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,744 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,766 | 20.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,723 | 19.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,788 | 31.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,217 | 13.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 480 | 5.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 643 | 7.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 127 | 1.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 60.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 8.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (77587 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $50,925 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $67,154 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $58,721 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,018 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (77587 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,640 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,935 | 90.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 705 | 9.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,196 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,609 | 80.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 690 | 9.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 599 | 8.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 37 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (77587 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,156 | 50.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 180 | 1.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 21 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 257 | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,608 | 9.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 5,963 | 36.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 7,430 | 45.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 14,931 | 92.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 13,600 | 84.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 119 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 233 | 1.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 979 | 6.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (77587 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 364 | 7.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 125 | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 639 | 13.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 517 | 10.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 724 | 15.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 701 | 14.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 666 | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 755 | 15.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 261 | 5.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 77 | 1.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (77587 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,109 | 73.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,390 | 20.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 20 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 76 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 194 | 2.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (77587 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 72 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,629 | 23.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 545 | 7.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 264 | 3.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 810 | 11.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 423 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 63 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 549 | 7.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 565 | 8.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,124 | 16.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 505 | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 281 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 105 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (77587 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 23.0% | 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 (77587 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,204 | 69.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,268 | 38.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,583 | 34.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,975 | 30.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (77587 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,172 | 86.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,156 | 23.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 526 | 10.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 151 | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 168 | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,170 | 24.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (77587 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,703 | 68.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 98 | 1.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 23 | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 264 | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 230 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 501 | 9.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 255 | 4.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 352 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (77587 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 373 | 6.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 509 | 9.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 278 | 5.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 469 | 8.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 970 | 17.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,337 | 24.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 954 | 17.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 480 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 62 | 1.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (77587 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 90 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 640 | 11.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,585 | 29.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,480 | 45.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 568 | 10.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 69 | 1.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (77587 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,728 | 56.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 17 | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,029 | 42.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 8 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 37 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (77587 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 230 | 4.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,551 | 32.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,571 | 32.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,477 | 30.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (77587 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 234 | 9.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 320 | 12.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 751 | 29.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 546 | 21.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 386 | 15.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 243 | 9.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 28 | 1.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (77587 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,594 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $488 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,131 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.70 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.97 | 2.38 |
Households (77587 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,829 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,085 | 43.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,068 | 22.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,006 | 20.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,428 | 29.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,385 | 49.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,022 | 21.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.88 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (77587 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,949 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,508 | 42.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,489 | 41.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 137 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 539 | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,353 | 39.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (77587 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,380 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 102 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 175 | 3.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,444 | 45.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,532 | 28.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,127 | 20.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (77587 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,744 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 325 | 3.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,179 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,799 | 11.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 338 | 18.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 803 | 44.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 658 | 36.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (77587 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,800 | 85.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,237 | 13.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,978 | 88.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 138 | 6.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 52 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 121 | 5.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (77587 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,647 | 72.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 156 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,538 | 2909.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,538 | 2909.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,538 | 2909.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 42 | 26.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 4,375 | 2804.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (77587 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,871 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 4,192 | 28.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 10,679 | 71.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 10,555 | 71.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 35 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 89 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (77587 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,829 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,482 | 92.8% | 89.4% |
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