77056 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 77056, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

77056 is a zip code in Harris County, Texas, which covers Houston, with a total population of 22,062 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 77056 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 77056.

The estimated population of people living in 77056 is 22,062, with a median age of 40.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 77056 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
22,062
 -0.42% +1.52%
2020
22,155
+0.45%
-
2019
22,056
+1.14%
-
2018
21,807
+0.35%
-
2017
21,732
 - -

Population of 77056 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 77056 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
57.4%
62.3%
 -7.87%
Black/African American
9%
5.6%
 +60.71%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
14.3%
14.1%
 +1.42%
Asian
16.8%
16%
 +5.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.3%
2%
 +15.00%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 77056 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 77056 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 77056 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 77056 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.1 +1.52% 38.8 +0.78% 42.2 +4.2%
2020 39.5 -1% 38.5 -0.77% 40.5 -0.49%
2019 39.9 -0.5% 38.8 -1.02% 40.7 +0.74%
2018 40.1 +2.56% 39.2 +3.16% 40.4 0%
2017 39.1 - 38 - 40.4 -

The median age of the 77056 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 77056 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 1,251 -17.33% 688 +30.08% 1,041 911
10 to 19 582 -32.05% 619 -4.85% 365 585
20 to 29 1,808 +22.8% 1,967 -11.63% 2,222 1,708
30 to 39 2,420 -1.27% 1,693 +6.76% 2,377 1,778
40 to 49 1,523 -11.78% 1,130 +30.84% 1,328 1,500
50 to 59 1,321 -4.18% 1,395 -4.92% 1,231 1,300
60 to 69 1,268 +4.24% 1,278 -27.91% 1,312 934
70+ 1,281 +24.67% 1,508 +21.75% 1,624 1,846

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 77056 zip code is $101,563.00.

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 77056.

  • Under 25
    $31,320.00
  • 25 to 44
    $96,278.00
  • 45 to 64
    $167,971.00
  • 65 and over
    $114,558.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 77056 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 77056, 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 77056 is currently $183,093.00.

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.

24.62% of households in 77056 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 77056 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.09%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.86%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.32%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.69%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.36%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.06%
  • $200,000 or more
    24.62%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 77056 is $98,557.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 77056 by the total population of 77056.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 77056 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 77056 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
    30.99%
  • Bachelor's degree
    59.14%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    3.75%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    5.53%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.59%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 77056 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 77056 zip over the age of 16 is 19,525.

Of those people, a total of 69.70% 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 77056 is 67.30%.

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 77056 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 365 59.50% 10.10%
20 to 24 years 1,450 75.40% 5.90%
25 to 29 years 2,480 88.20% 1.50%
30 to 34 years 2,561 94.80% 3.70%
35 to 44 years 3,270 84.40% 2.40%
45 to 54 years 2,498 75.10% 6.30%
55 to 59 years 1,185 78.70% 0.50%
60 to 64 years 981 74.20% 3.40%
65 to 74 years 2,725 38.70% 3.60%
75 years and over 2,010 17.00% 2.30%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 77056. 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 13,307 65.80% 3.50%
Black or African American 1,630 85.50% 2.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 56 78.60% 0.00%
Asian 3,183 76.90% 2.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 421 57.20% 16.20%
Two or more races 928 79.60% 5.50%
Hispanic or Latino 2,623 71.40% 8.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,643 64.30% 3.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 77056 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 77056 is 13,147, with median earnings of $69,327.00.

Women in 77056 are earning approximately 62.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 13,147 $69,327.00
Male 8,022 $84,612.00
Female 5,125 $52,954.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 77056 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 2,480 $132,353.00
Business and Financial 1,612 $83,013.00
Computer and Mathematical 828 $107,625.00
Architecture and Engineering 941 $104,522.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 201 $69,514.00
Community and Social Service 163 $52,321.00
Legal 405 $73,950.00
Educational and Library 688 $54,271.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 414 $41,736.00
Healthcare Practitioners 712 $73,800.00
Healthcare Support 220 $9,600.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 33 $0.00
Law Enforcement 76 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 441 $17,421.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 96 $12,386.00
Personal Care and Service 274 $33,684.00
Sales 1,762 $54,529.00
Office and Administrative Support 840 $44,071.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 134 $50,096.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 225 $34,715.00
Production 336 $54,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 85 $14,315.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 77056 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 77056.

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 1,796 $163,388.00 684 $94,000.00
Business and Financial 1,029 $91,656.00 583 $56,360.00
Computer and Mathematical 528 $107,159.00 300 $117,976.00
Architecture and Engineering 817 $104,743.00 124 $102,292.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 146 $68,333.00 55 $96,063.00
Community and Social Service 82 $52,143.00 81 $52,772.00
Legal 272 $74,000.00 133 $59,844.00
Educational and Library 318 $61,250.00 370 $53,056.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 232 $60,479.00 182 $36,838.00
Healthcare Practitioners 325 $250,001.00 387 $60,286.00
Healthcare Support 98 $0.00 122 $19,833.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 21 $0.00 12 $0.00
Law Enforcement 76 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 145 $16,068.00 296 $19,904.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 23 $0.00 73 $11,080.00
Personal Care and Service 42 $0.00 232 $25,921.00
Sales 943 $80,271.00 819 $52,779.00
Office and Administrative Support 415 $43,250.00 425 $49,375.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 134 $50,096.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 210 $34,386.00 15 $0.00
Production 258 $67,344.00 78 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 56 $14,758.00 29 $0.00

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 11,805 households in 77056, with an average household size of 1.86 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 5,390 families living in the 77056 zip code with an average family size of 2.54 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 77056:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,723 254 413 6,415
Average Household Size 2.58 3.07 2.61 1.24
Total Families 4,723 254 413 0
Average Household Size 2.55 2.79 2.33 0

Poverty

Of the 5,390 families living in 77056, 4.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 77056:

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 14,647 housing units in 77056.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 11,805 80.60%
Vacant 2,842 19.40%

48.71% of the total 14,647 housing units in 77056 are rental units. This is approximately 7,135 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,497 are occupied by the owner - or 30.70% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 77056 is $1,731.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 77056 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
    173
  • Less than $500
    23
  • $500 to $999
    227
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,319
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    2,157
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    1,335
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    471
  • $3,000 or more
    603

Property Value

The median value of a property in 77056 is $721,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 77056 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    22
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    111
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    87
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    266
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    470
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    616
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,363
  • $1,000,000 or more
    1,562

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 77056. The chart below shows the number of properties in 77056 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    120
  • 1940 to 1949
    97
  • 1950 to 1959
    722
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,965
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,566
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,725
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,770
  • 2000 to 2009
    3,825
  • 2010 to 2013
    2,845
  • 2014 or later
    12

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 77056 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    542
  • 1 vehicle available
    6,127
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,072
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,064

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 77056 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 77056 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 77056.

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
    285
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,426
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,929
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,682
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,056
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    507
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,625
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    238
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    217
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    673
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    317
  • 90 or more minutes
    201

Summary

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