77004 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 77004 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 77004 is African American. The current unemployment level in 77004 is 4.1%.
| Population | 35,506 |
| Population Growth Rate | -9.15% |
| Population Density | 6,941 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,361 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 8.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $57,078 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $496,460 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 47.33% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 63.43% |
77004 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 11,312 | 31.9% |
| Black | 16,786 | 47.33% |
| Hispanic | 4,861 | 13.71% |
| Asian | 2,444 | 6.89% |
| Native American | 63 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
77004 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 276 | 5.26% |
| Black | 3,369 | 64.22% |
| Hispanic | 1,495 | 28.5% |
| Asian | 94 | 1.79% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.21% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.02% |
77004 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 728 | 4.67% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,983 | 25.54% |
| High School Diploma | 2,577 | 16.53% |
| No High School Diploma | 260 | 1.67% |
| GED or Alternate | 505 | 3.24% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,725 | 17.48% |
| Associates Degree | 593 | 3.8% |
| Masters Degree | 2,709 | 17.37% |
| Professional Degree | 873 | 5.6% |
| Doctorate Degree | 640 | 4.1% |
