77048 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 77048 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 77048 is African American. The current unemployment level in 77048 is 4.4%.
| Population | 19,741 |
| Population Growth Rate | 13.24% |
| Population Density | 1,738 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,242 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $45,671 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $392,900 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (October 2024) | 4.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 63.35% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 58.19% |
77048 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,444 | 15.53% |
| Black | 14,049 | 63.35% |
| Hispanic | 4,278 | 19.29% |
| Asian | 392 | 1.77% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
77048 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 37 | 0.84% |
| Black | 2,583 | 58.88% |
| Hispanic | 1,743 | 39.73% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.07% |
77048 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 598 | 8.3% |
| Bachelor Degree | 658 | 9.13% |
| High School Diploma | 2,829 | 39.25% |
| No High School Diploma | 362 | 5.02% |
| GED or Alternate | 508 | 7.05% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,731 | 24.02% |
| Associates Degree | 209 | 2.9% |
| Masters Degree | 207 | 2.87% |
| Professional Degree | 67 | 0.93% |
| Doctorate Degree | 38 | 0.53% |