77016 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 77016 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 77016 is African American. The current unemployment level in 77016 is 4.7%.
| Population | 29,376 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.21% |
| Population Density | 2,807 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,359 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $39,266 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $30,140 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 4.7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 47.02% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 59.93% |
77016 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 7,509 | 20% |
| Black | 17,649 | 47% |
| Hispanic | 12,145 | 32.34% |
| Asian | 220 | 0.59% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 18 | 0.05% |
77016 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 29 | 1.39% |
| Black | 1,261 | 60.25% |
| Hispanic | 795 | 37.98% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.14% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.24% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
77016 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,002 | 7.34% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,162 | 8.52% |
| High School Diploma | 6,366 | 46.66% |
| No High School Diploma | 618 | 4.53% |
| GED or Alternate | 903 | 6.62% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,477 | 18.15% |
| Associates Degree | 604 | 4.43% |
| Masters Degree | 438 | 3.21% |
| Professional Degree | 38 | 0.28% |
| Doctorate Degree | 36 | 0.26% |