| Official Zip Code Name | Houston |
| Zip Code State | Texas |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Harris |
| Area Code | 281 / 346 / 713 / 832 |
| Current Population: | 28521 |
| Racial Majority: | White 12.22% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | Hispanic 67% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 5.1% |
| Median Household Income | $45622 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $48220 |
| School Test Performance: | Above Average |
| Average Commute Time | 26 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Central Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 16 - 46 ft. |
| Area | 24 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 29.83449600, -95.14871700 |
The current unemployment level in 77049 is 5.1% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 5.8% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 4.7% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 3.6%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 77049 increased to 28521 from 16598 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 77049 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 77049 public schools is Hispanic. 74.9% of students in 77049 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3720 | 12.22% | 4201 | -11% |
| Black Or African American | 6633 | 21.79% | 7123 | -7% |
| Hispanic | 18197 | 59.77% | 15839 | +15% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 66 | 0.22% | 60 | +10% |
| Asian | 1552 | 5.1% | 962 | +61% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.07% | 5 | +340% |
| Other Race | 51 | 0% | 51 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 280 | 0.84% | 280 | -9% |
| White | 6.4% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 23.7% |
| Hispanic | 67% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 28521 | 16598 |
| Male Population | 49.30% | |
| Female Population | 50.70% | |
| Total Households | 8541 |
| Test Score Performance | Above Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 74.9% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $45622 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 54.60% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 30.90% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 14.50% |
| 77049 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Texas District 36 | Brian Babin | Republican |
| Texas District 29 | Sylvia Garcia | Democrat |
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Zip Code 77049 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 42 | 45 | 52 | 59 | 67 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 69 | 60 | 51 | 44 | 59 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 62 | 66 | 72 | 78 | 84 | 90 | 93 | 93 | 89 | 81 | 72 | 64 | 79 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.44 | 3.1 | 3.53 | 3.48 | 5.21 | 6.53 | 4.07 | 4.1 | 5.29 | 4.67 | 4.6 | 3.93 | 52.96 |
| East Houston |
| El Dorado - Oates Prarie |
| Hunterwood |
| Northshore |