77063 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 77063, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

77063 is a zip code in Harris County, Texas, which covers Houston, with a total population of 39,855 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 77063 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 77063.

The estimated population of people living in 77063 is 39,855, with a median age of 33.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 77063 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
39,855
 -4.72% +2.37%
2020
41,829
+6.57%
-
2019
39,249
+0.74%
-
2018
38,961
+0.08%
-
2017
38,931
 - -

Population of 77063 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 77063 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
31.6%
37.4%
 -15.51%
Black/African American
22.9%
15.8%
 +44.94%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
30.2%
33.2%
 -9.04%
Asian
11.7%
10.6%
 +10.38%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.3%
2.4%
 +37.50%
Other
0.3%
0.6%
 -50.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 77063 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 77063 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 77063 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 77063 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 33.8 +2.42% 33.1 +2.16% 34.8 +2.35%
2020 33 +1.85% 32.4 +1.25% 34 +3.66%
2019 32.4 +0.31% 32 +1.27% 32.8 -0.91%
2018 32.3 +1.25% 31.6 +1.61% 33.1 +0.91%
2017 31.9 - 31.1 - 32.8 -

The median age of the 77063 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 77063 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 3,623 -38.73% 2,831 -27.46% 2,386 2,080
10 to 19 1,537 -6.23% 1,098 +16.93% 1,414 1,279
20 to 29 4,447 +14.55% 4,008 +10.43% 5,084 4,440
30 to 39 4,483 -3.65% 4,022 -19.71% 4,308 3,265
40 to 49 2,295 1.62% 1,744 +49.32% 2,293 2,735
50 to 59 1,292 +52.34% 2,049 +7.2% 2,096 2,148
60 to 69 1,258 +28.31% 1,467 +16.37% 1,653 1,706
70+ 1,185 +21.5% 1,592 -0.07% 1,398 1,570

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 77063 zip code is $44,745.00.

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 77063.

  • Under 25
    $34,255.00
  • 25 to 44
    $46,125.00
  • 45 to 64
    $46,528.00
  • 65 and over
    $47,577.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 77063 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 77063, 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 77063 is currently $75,037.00.

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.

5.22% of households in 77063 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 77063 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    26.08%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.22%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.18%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.64%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.39%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.27%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.22%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 77063 is $37,765.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 77063 by the total population of 77063.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 77063 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 77063 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
    18.07%
  • Bachelor's degree
    47.12%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.50%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    22.91%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.39%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 77063 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 77063 zip over the age of 16 is 33,759.

Of those people, a total of 71.50% 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 77063 is 65.10%.

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 77063 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,063 36.20% 4.90%
20 to 24 years 3,373 76.30% 10.20%
25 to 29 years 6,151 79.90% 11.00%
30 to 34 years 4,133 82.90% 9.40%
35 to 44 years 6,085 89.10% 8.30%
45 to 54 years 4,582 83.10% 4.50%
55 to 59 years 2,045 67.20% 4.70%
60 to 64 years 1,814 60.10% 18.00%
65 to 74 years 2,473 37.30% 3.60%
75 years and over 2,040 10.60% 27.20%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 77063. 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 15,721 66.20% 5.60%
Black or African American 8,206 81.00% 15.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 73 54.80% 0.00%
Asian 4,065 65.90% 3.20%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 81 100.00% 0.00%
Other 2,565 78.10% 10.60%
Two or more races 3,048 74.30% 8.60%
Hispanic or Latino 9,516 75.10% 8.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,942 63.20% 4.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 77063 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 77063 is 21,975, with median earnings of $36,647.00.

Women in 77063 are earning approximately 80.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 21,975 $36,647.00
Male 11,607 $40,048.00
Female 10,368 $32,156.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 77063 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 2,277 $53,723.00
Business and Financial 1,537 $61,975.00
Computer and Mathematical 764 $89,181.00
Architecture and Engineering 689 $67,636.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 212 $47,619.00
Community and Social Service 389 $52,732.00
Legal 193 $80,398.00
Educational and Library 1,241 $34,358.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 630 $50,595.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,134 $56,333.00
Healthcare Support 378 $26,150.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 373 $23,258.00
Law Enforcement 47 $51,369.00
Food Preparation and Serving 2,197 $21,569.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 894 $15,833.00
Personal Care and Service 556 $19,828.00
Sales 2,525 $28,038.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,989 $37,245.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 40 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 710 $21,875.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 650 $41,029.00
Production 790 $28,816.00
Transportation and Material Moving 995 $32,800.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 77063 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 77063.

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 1,378 $53,622.00 899 $53,775.00
Business and Financial 612 $84,826.00 925 $53,721.00
Computer and Mathematical 588 $92,917.00 176 $76,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 593 $68,995.00 96 $62,768.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 63 $106,750.00 149 $14,538.00
Community and Social Service 122 $35,242.00 267 $53,125.00
Legal 89 $155,388.00 104 $63,816.00
Educational and Library 322 $39,409.00 919 $29,489.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 233 $81,508.00 397 $43,363.00
Healthcare Practitioners 272 $44,951.00 862 $57,250.00
Healthcare Support 81 $12,201.00 297 $26,492.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 305 $23,381.00 68 $19,797.00
Law Enforcement 47 $51,369.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,235 $31,378.00 962 $14,483.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 399 $28,477.00 495 $11,821.00
Personal Care and Service 15 $0.00 541 $19,612.00
Sales 1,183 $41,203.00 1,342 $22,293.00
Office and Administrative Support 665 $35,817.00 1,324 $38,146.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 40 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 710 $21,875.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 630 $36,429.00 20 $0.00
Production 411 $34,771.00 379 $23,666.00
Transportation and Material Moving 875 $34,039.00 120 $20,769.00

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 19,672 households in 77063, with an average household size of 2.02 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 9,111 families living in the 77063 zip code with an average family size of 2.89 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 77063:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,606 1,205 2,300 10,561
Average Household Size 3.01 2.71 3.04 1.19
Total Families 5,606 1,205 2,300 0
Average Household Size 2.97 2.5 2.9 0

Poverty

Of the 9,111 families living in 77063, 17.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 77063:

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 22,159 housing units in 77063.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 19,672 88.78%
Vacant 2,487 11.22%

67.32% of the total 22,159 housing units in 77063 are rental units. This is approximately 14,918 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,561 are occupied by the owner - or 20.58% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 77063 is $1,180.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 77063 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
    193
  • Less than $500
    58
  • $500 to $999
    4,671
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    7,201
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    2,577
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    305
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    80
  • $3,000 or more
    26

Property Value

The median value of a property in 77063 is $239,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 77063 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    182
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    627
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    767
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    465
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    660
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    804
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    831
  • $1,000,000 or more
    225

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 77063. The chart below shows the number of properties in 77063 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    171
  • 1940 to 1949
    37
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,106
  • 1960 to 1969
    4,497
  • 1970 to 1979
    7,247
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,229
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,626
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,169
  • 2010 to 2013
    2,024
  • 2014 or later
    53

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 77063 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    2,322
  • 1 vehicle available
    9,927
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,858
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,565

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 77063 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 77063 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 77063.

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
    138
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,028
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,010
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,908
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    3,400
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,725
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    3,474
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    696
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,067
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,676
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    638
  • 90 or more minutes
    263

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 77063 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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