77047 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 77047 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 77047 is African American. The current unemployment level in 77047 is 4.1%.
| Population | 33,569 |
| Population Growth Rate | 12.88% |
| Population Density | 2,362 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,764 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $68,806 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $301,690 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 52.88% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 63.33% |
77047 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 7,151 | 19.06% |
| Black | 19,846 | 52.88% |
| Hispanic | 9,636 | 25.68% |
| Asian | 852 | 2.27% |
| Native American | 43 | 0.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
77047 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 32 | 0.82% |
| Black | 2,511 | 63.96% |
| Hispanic | 1,360 | 34.64% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.08% |
77047 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 796 | 6.81% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,200 | 18.83% |
| High School Diploma | 3,119 | 26.69% |
| No High School Diploma | 198 | 1.69% |
| GED or Alternate | 387 | 3.31% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,054 | 26.14% |
| Associates Degree | 830 | 7.1% |
| Masters Degree | 901 | 7.71% |
| Professional Degree | 85 | 0.73% |
| Doctorate Degree | 115 | 0.98% |
