77049 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Texas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 77049 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 77049 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 77049 is 4.1%.
| Population | 41,035 |
| Population Growth Rate | 17.08% |
| Population Density | 1,665 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,433 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $65,872 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $512,510 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 49.54% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 71.73% |
77049 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 19,033 | 34.37% |
| Black | 7,443 | 13.44% |
| Hispanic | 27,438 | 49.54% |
| Asian | 1,234 | 2.23% |
| Native American | 233 | 0.42% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
77049 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 566 | 4.31% |
| Black | 2,867 | 21.84% |
| Hispanic | 9,508 | 72.43% |
| Asian | 121 | 0.92% |
| Native American | 56 | 0.43% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 10 | 0.08% |
77049 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 934 | 7.61% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,529 | 12.45% |
| High School Diploma | 4,106 | 33.44% |
| No High School Diploma | 438 | 3.57% |
| GED or Alternate | 489 | 3.98% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,789 | 22.71% |
| Associates Degree | 1,145 | 9.32% |
| Masters Degree | 623 | 5.07% |
| Professional Degree | 147 | 1.2% |
| Doctorate Degree | 79 | 0.64% |