77502 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 77502, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

77502 is a zip code in Harris County, Texas, which covers Houston CCD and Pasadena, with a total population of 37,665 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 77502 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 77502.

The estimated population of people living in 77502 is 37,665, with a median age of 29.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 77502 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
37,665
 -1.19% -3.52%
2020
38,117
 -0.21% -
2019
38,199
 -0.19% -
2018
38,272
 -1.97% -
2017
39,040
 - -

Population of 77502 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 77502 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
11.4%
17%
 -32.94%
Black/African American
1.6%
1.5%
 +6.67%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
86.2%
79.7%
 +8.16%
Asian
0.3%
0.8%
 -62.50%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.5%
0.6%
 -16.67%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 77502 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 77502 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 77502 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 77502 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 29.3 +2.81% 28 +0.72% 30.4 +2.01%
2020 28.5 -7.17% 27.8 -8.25% 29.8 -4.18%
2019 30.7 -0.65% 30.3 0% 31.1 -0.96%
2018 30.9 +1.64% 30.3 +5.94% 31.4 -1.88%
2017 30.4 - 28.6 - 32 -

The median age of the 77502 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 77502 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 3,556 +8.05% 3,201 +3.44% 3,776 3,293
10 to 19 3,798 -5.74% 3,569 -7.98% 3,560 3,253
20 to 29 2,559 -1.77% 2,677 -0.069999999999999% 2,514 2,672
30 to 39 2,444 -5.4% 2,665 -1.73% 2,273 2,619
40 to 49 2,679 -9.1% 2,228 +8.75% 2,426 2,426
50 to 59 1,934 +27.03% 2,458 -11.69% 2,485 2,166
60 to 69 1,117 +7.92% 1,293 -7.21% 1,182 1,151
70+ 1,124 -34.8% 1,738 -41.77% 770 1,099

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 77502 zip code is $57,980.00.

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 77502.

  • Under 25
    $17,117.00
  • 25 to 44
    $58,246.00
  • 45 to 64
    $74,369.00
  • 65 and over
    $38,147.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 77502 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 77502, 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 77502 is currently $68,329.00.

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.

1.34% of households in 77502 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 77502 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.33%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.61%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.35%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.10%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.39%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.87%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.34%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 77502 is $20,041.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 77502 by the total population of 77502.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 77502 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 77502 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
    2.17%
  • Bachelor's degree
    13.58%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.11%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    61.51%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8.64%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 77502 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 77502 zip over the age of 16 is 26,435.

Of those people, a total of 67.10% 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 77502 is 60.30%.

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 77502 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,652 37.60% 27.70%
20 to 24 years 2,576 85.60% 17.30%
25 to 29 years 2,610 86.70% 11.90%
30 to 34 years 2,503 79.20% 9.40%
35 to 44 years 4,844 80.70% 7.80%
45 to 54 years 4,442 71.60% 6.80%
55 to 59 years 2,606 71.10% 3.50%
60 to 64 years 1,197 59.50% 7.30%
65 to 74 years 1,841 31.90% 6.80%
75 years and over 1,164 4.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 77502. 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 18,488 65.40% 8.90%
Black or African American 362 61.00% 6.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 47 51.10% 54.20%
Asian 100 59.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,871 68.90% 9.70%
Two or more races 5,567 72.80% 14.00%
Hispanic or Latino 21,812 70.50% 10.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,976 49.40% 8.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 77502 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 77502 is 15,951, with median earnings of $31,905.00.

Women in 77502 are earning approximately 59.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 15,951 $31,905.00
Male 9,829 $38,278.00
Female 6,122 $22,716.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 77502 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 500 $47,723.00
Business and Financial 193 $40,268.00
Computer and Mathematical 233 $51,063.00
Architecture and Engineering 134 $72,135.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 57 $65,598.00
Community and Social Service 52 $37,667.00
Legal 82 $56,591.00
Educational and Library 476 $52,955.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 58 $15,938.00
Healthcare Practitioners 439 $32,431.00
Healthcare Support 648 $22,262.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 186 $22,987.00
Law Enforcement 55 $41,809.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,389 $12,472.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,084 $22,658.00
Personal Care and Service 220 $12,289.00
Sales 1,361 $16,064.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,548 $32,146.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 71 $45,886.00
Construction and Extraction 2,856 $37,167.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,267 $58,183.00
Production 1,358 $39,712.00
Transportation and Material Moving 501 $43,342.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 77502 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 77502.

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 335 $52,802.00 165 $30,670.00
Business and Financial 59 $19,861.00 134 $40,357.00
Computer and Mathematical 197 $36,758.00 36 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 134 $72,135.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00 48 $66,087.00
Community and Social Service 21 $0.00 31 $36,625.00
Legal 10 $0.00 72 $56,212.00
Educational and Library 152 $53,580.00 324 $50,726.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 39 $0.00 19 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 93 $48,094.00 346 $23,125.00
Healthcare Support 34 $0.00 614 $23,024.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 126 $19,773.00 60 $23,627.00
Law Enforcement 55 $41,809.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 678 $7,202.00 711 $14,544.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 543 $27,192.00 541 $11,931.00
Personal Care and Service 37 $0.00 183 $20,625.00
Sales 523 $30,819.00 838 $13,611.00
Office and Administrative Support 274 $55,759.00 1,274 $30,575.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 63 $0.00 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 2,807 $37,428.00 49 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,202 $59,128.00 65 $0.00
Production 1,087 $43,201.00 271 $31,306.00
Transportation and Material Moving 417 $48,185.00 84 $26,136.00

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 10,845 households in 77502, with an average household size of 3.46 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 8,763 families living in the 77502 zip code with an average family size of 3.85 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 77502:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,021 671 2,071 2,082
Average Household Size 4.02 3.68 4.06 1.18
Total Families 6,021 671 2,071 0
Average Household Size 3.98 3.09 3.72 0

Poverty

Of the 8,763 families living in 77502, 20.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 77502:

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 11,619 housing units in 77502.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,845 93.34%
Vacant 774 6.66%

32.15% of the total 11,619 housing units in 77502 are rental units. This is approximately 3,736 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,957 are occupied by the owner - or 59.88% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 77502 is $1,054.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 77502 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
    152
  • Less than $500
    113
  • $500 to $999
    1,526
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,606
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    303
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    188
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 77502 is $126,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 77502 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    716
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,769
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2,119
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,575
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    686
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    89
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    3

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 77502. The chart below shows the number of properties in 77502 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    102
  • 1940 to 1949
    347
  • 1950 to 1959
    3,881
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,926
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,091
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,038
  • 1990 to 1999
    634
  • 2000 to 2009
    495
  • 2010 to 2013
    105
  • 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 77502 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    604
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,611
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,014
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,616

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 77502 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 77502 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 77502.

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
    204
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,454
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,125
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,488
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,029
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,037
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,140
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    536
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,062
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,213
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,062
  • 90 or more minutes
    384

Summary

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