77012 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 77012 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 77012 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 77012 is 4.1%.
| Population | 17,950 |
| Population Growth Rate | -10.72% |
| Population Density | 3,622 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,212 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $39,094 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $137,000 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 67.31% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 96.84% |
77012 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 6,646 | 27.59% |
| Black | 1,130 | 4.69% |
| Hispanic | 16,216 | 67.31% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 79 | 0.33% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
77012 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 59 | 0.71% |
| Black | 168 | 2.03% |
| Hispanic | 8,024 | 96.91% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
77012 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 339 | 5.38% |
| Bachelor Degree | 618 | 9.81% |
| High School Diploma | 2,682 | 42.57% |
| No High School Diploma | 261 | 4.14% |
| GED or Alternate | 544 | 8.63% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,475 | 23.41% |
| Associates Degree | 256 | 4.06% |
| Masters Degree | 68 | 1.08% |
| Professional Degree | 32 | 0.51% |
| Doctorate Degree | 25 | 0.4% |
