77071 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 77071 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 77071 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 77071 is 4.1%.
| Population | 26,990 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.72% |
| Population Density | 6,124 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,492 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $53,406 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $427,290 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 44.01% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 54.86% |
77071 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 7,127 | 23.27% |
| Black | 13,477 | 44.01% |
| Hispanic | 8,110 | 26.48% |
| Asian | 1,782 | 5.82% |
| Native American | 127 | 0.41% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
77071 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 46 | 1.69% |
| Black | 1,126 | 41.43% |
| Hispanic | 1,502 | 55.26% |
| Asian | 39 | 1.43% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
77071 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 599 | 4.28% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,914 | 20.81% |
| High School Diploma | 3,517 | 25.11% |
| No High School Diploma | 206 | 1.47% |
| GED or Alternate | 511 | 3.65% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,512 | 25.07% |
| Associates Degree | 861 | 6.15% |
| Masters Degree | 1,371 | 9.79% |
| Professional Degree | 350 | 2.5% |
| Doctorate Degree | 165 | 1.18% |
