77021 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 77021 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 77021 is African American. The current unemployment level in 77021 is 4.7%.
| Population | 25,500 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.38% |
| Population Density | 4,088 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,743 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $40,444 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $44,930 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 4.7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 61.09% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 76.03% |
77021 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5,456 | 18.91% |
| Black | 17,628 | 61.09% |
| Hispanic | 4,951 | 17.16% |
| Asian | 657 | 2.28% |
| Native American | 164 | 0.57% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
77021 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 28 | 0.73% |
| Black | 2,947 | 76.61% |
| Hispanic | 837 | 21.76% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.73% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 6 | 0.16% |
77021 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 722 | 5.42% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,957 | 14.7% |
| High School Diploma | 4,122 | 30.96% |
| No High School Diploma | 389 | 2.92% |
| GED or Alternate | 638 | 4.79% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,091 | 23.21% |
| Associates Degree | 537 | 4.03% |
| Masters Degree | 1,047 | 7.86% |
| Professional Degree | 605 | 4.54% |
| Doctorate Degree | 207 | 1.55% |