77099 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 77099 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 77099 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 77099 is 4.1%.
| Population | 49,541 |
| Population Growth Rate | -3.45% |
| Population Density | 7,815 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 14,553 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $40,710 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $474,430 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 35.29% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 61.49% |
77099 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 16,278 | 26.04% |
| Black | 17,635 | 28.21% |
| Hispanic | 22,033 | 35.24% |
| Asian | 6,353 | 10.16% |
| Native American | 129 | 0.21% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 87 | 0.14% |
77099 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 495 | 3.67% |
| Black | 3,547 | 26.29% |
| Hispanic | 8,341 | 61.82% |
| Asian | 983 | 7.29% |
| Native American | 115 | 0.85% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 12 | 0.09% |
77099 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,309 | 6.55% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,315 | 16.59% |
| High School Diploma | 6,507 | 32.57% |
| No High School Diploma | 743 | 3.72% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,206 | 6.04% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,199 | 21.01% |
| Associates Degree | 1,328 | 6.65% |
| Masters Degree | 951 | 4.76% |
| Professional Degree | 215 | 1.08% |
| Doctorate Degree | 208 | 1.04% |