77028 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 77028, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

77028 is a zip code in Harris County, Texas, which covers Houston, with a total population of 19,506 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 77028 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 77028.

The estimated population of people living in 77028 is 19,506, with a median age of 32.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 77028 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
19,506
+4.76%
+24.04%
2020
18,620
+6.86%
-
2019
17,425
+4.21%
-
2018
16,721
+6.33%
-
2017
15,725
 - -

Population of 77028 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 77028 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
1.2%
1.2%
 0.00%
Black/African American
64.7%
71.2%
 -9.13%
Native
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
33.2%
26%
 +27.69%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.6%
1.6%
 -62.50%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 77028 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 77028 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 77028 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 77028 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 32 -9.86% 31.3 -7.67% 33.1 -8.82%
2020 35.5 -4.05% 33.9 -5.57% 36.3 -3.97%
2019 37 -1.07% 35.9 +2.28% 37.8 -5.03%
2018 37.4 -3.11% 35.1 -0.85% 39.8 -1.24%
2017 38.6 - 35.4 - 40.3 -

The median age of the 77028 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 77028 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,014 +22.7% 1,209 +29.4% 1,211 1,574
10 to 19 1,206 +48.05% 1,081 +79.32% 1,863 2,198
20 to 29 1,010 +4.06% 973 +41.82% 1,041 1,385
30 to 39 672 +46.31% 918 +36.38% 1,004 1,297
40 to 49 972 +25.57% 1,059 +14.64% 1,239 1,216
50 to 59 1,212 -18.55% 1,098 +4.69% 968 1,134
60 to 69 672 +12.95% 1,116 +11.83% 711 1,215
70+ 542 +6.05% 971 -8.64% 568 882

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 77028 zip code is $29,478.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 77028.

  • Under 25
    $21,510.00
  • 25 to 44
    $33,096.00
  • 45 to 64
    $32,206.00
  • 65 and over
    $26,661.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 77028 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 77028, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 77028 is currently $43,272.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

0.30% of households in 77028 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 77028 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    42.49%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.53%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.52%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    4.90%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.65%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.61%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.30%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 77028 is $15,514.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 77028 by the total population of 77028.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 77028 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 77028 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    3.56%
  • Bachelor's degree
    12.24%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.39%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    68.11%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.70%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 77028 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 77028 zip over the age of 16 is 13,969.

Of those people, a total of 57.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 77028 is 50.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 77028 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,309 34.20% 21.20%
20 to 24 years 1,437 75.40% 21.30%
25 to 29 years 989 65.50% 6.50%
30 to 34 years 1,124 73.50% 7.50%
35 to 44 years 2,327 80.10% 10.80%
45 to 54 years 2,488 75.20% 13.70%
55 to 59 years 919 68.40% 13.50%
60 to 64 years 971 37.30% 10.20%
65 to 74 years 1,568 15.60% 4.10%
75 years and over 837 6.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 77028. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,779 61.60% 10.40%
Black or African American 9,207 55.70% 12.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 16 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 744 49.30% 3.30%
Two or more races 1,223 66.00% 26.60%
Hispanic or Latino 4,473 61.30% 14.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 237 67.90% 11.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 77028 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 77028 is 7,009, with median earnings of $25,997.00.

Women in 77028 are earning approximately 61.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,009 $25,997.00
Male 3,526 $33,043.00
Female 3,483 $20,317.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 77028 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 407 $29,105.00
Business and Financial 56 $28,571.00
Computer and Mathematical 35 $7,431.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 105 $36,188.00
Legal 30 $0.00
Educational and Library 316 $24,861.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 136 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 202 $49,397.00
Healthcare Support 463 $16,917.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 268 $41,168.00
Law Enforcement 41 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 465 $19,736.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 354 $20,820.00
Personal Care and Service 62 $34,500.00
Sales 649 $8,838.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,018 $21,800.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 27 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 571 $24,663.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 304 $43,468.00
Production 427 $26,152.00
Transportation and Material Moving 780 $36,528.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 77028 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 77028.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 254 $29,455.00 153 $28,092.00
Business and Financial 16 $0.00 40 $21,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 18 $0.00 17 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 18 $0.00 87 $36,313.00
Legal 0 $0.00 30 $0.00
Educational and Library 112 $0.00 204 $22,109.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 136 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 22 $0.00 180 $53,056.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 463 $16,917.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 88 $0.00 180 $41,607.00
Law Enforcement 31 $0.00 10 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 140 $40,690.00 325 $18,143.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 198 $21,025.00 156 $17,292.00
Personal Care and Service 26 $0.00 36 $0.00
Sales 196 $2,499.00 453 $11,393.00
Office and Administrative Support 257 $17,583.00 761 $25,019.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 27 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 571 $24,663.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 277 $44,556.00 27 $0.00
Production 228 $36,739.00 199 $14,861.00
Transportation and Material Moving 628 $43,151.00 152 $11,250.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 6,288 households in 77028, with an average household size of 3.1 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,323 families living in the 77028 zip code with an average family size of 3.87 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 77028:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,549 394 2,380 1,965
Average Household Size 4.19 3.11 4.01 1.13
Total Families 1,549 394 2,380 0
Average Household Size 4.17 2.82 3.85 0

Poverty

Of the 4,323 families living in 77028, 34.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 77028:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,150 housing units in 77028.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,288 87.94%
Vacant 862 12.06%

36.49% of the total 7,150 housing units in 77028 are rental units. This is approximately 2,609 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,520 are occupied by the owner - or 49.23% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 77028 is $982.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 77028 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    159
  • Less than $500
    513
  • $500 to $999
    834
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,122
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    140
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 77028 is $81,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 77028 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    845
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,623
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    709
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    212
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    97
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    17
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    17

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 77028. The chart below shows the number of properties in 77028 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    164
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,174
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,964
  • 1960 to 1969
    973
  • 1970 to 1979
    832
  • 1980 to 1989
    282
  • 1990 to 1999
    176
  • 2000 to 2009
    787
  • 2010 to 2013
    798
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 77028 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    659
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,594
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,638
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,397

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 77028 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 77028 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 77028.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    98
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    192
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    394
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    552
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    804
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    472
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,353
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    398
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    456
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,235
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    245
  • 90 or more minutes
    175

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 77028 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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