77051 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 77051 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 77051 is African American. The current unemployment level in 77051 is 4.1%.
| Population | 16,974 |
| Population Growth Rate | 14.5% |
| Population Density | 2,659 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,515 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $35,760 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $405,830 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 70.88% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 73.4% |
77051 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,470 | 11.91% |
| Black | 14,700 | 70.88% |
| Hispanic | 3,197 | 15.42% |
| Asian | 316 | 1.52% |
| Native American | 56 | 0.27% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
77051 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 43 | 1.51% |
| Black | 2,108 | 73.91% |
| Hispanic | 677 | 23.74% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.6% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.14% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.11% |
77051 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 671 | 8.94% |
| Bachelor Degree | 539 | 7.18% |
| High School Diploma | 3,286 | 43.78% |
| No High School Diploma | 314 | 4.18% |
| GED or Alternate | 511 | 6.81% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,654 | 22.04% |
| Associates Degree | 356 | 4.74% |
| Masters Degree | 146 | 1.95% |
| Professional Degree | 28 | 0.37% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
