77705 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 77705 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 77705 is African American. The current unemployment level in 77705 is 7.6%.
| Population | 38,228 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.31% |
| Population Density | 172 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,984 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $46,751 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $49,760 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 7.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 40.84% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 47.37% |
77705 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 18,415 | 39.79% |
| Black | 18,903 | 40.84% |
| Hispanic | 7,833 | 16.92% |
| Asian | 974 | 2.1% |
| Native American | 157 | 0.34% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
77705 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 958 | 23.35% |
| Black | 1,980 | 48.27% |
| Hispanic | 1,074 | 26.18% |
| Asian | 69 | 1.68% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.44% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.07% |
77705 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,898 | 8.96% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,763 | 8.32% |
| High School Diploma | 7,266 | 34.29% |
| No High School Diploma | 474 | 2.24% |
| GED or Alternate | 3,383 | 15.97% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,537 | 21.41% |
| Associates Degree | 1,061 | 5.01% |
| Masters Degree | 554 | 2.61% |
| Professional Degree | 163 | 0.77% |
| Doctorate Degree | 91 | 0.43% |