77072 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 77072 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 77072 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 77072 is 4.1%.
| Population | 61,688 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.29% |
| Population Density | 8,485 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 16,915 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $46,376 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $443,550 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 41.04% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 62.28% |
77072 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 15,494 | 20.42% |
| Black | 15,152 | 19.97% |
| Hispanic | 31,136 | 41.04% |
| Asian | 13,719 | 18.08% |
| Native American | 373 | 0.49% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
77072 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 437 | 2.92% |
| Black | 3,264 | 21.84% |
| Hispanic | 9,352 | 62.58% |
| Asian | 1,783 | 11.93% |
| Native American | 89 | 0.6% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 19 | 0.13% |
77072 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,059 | 4.66% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,494 | 15.37% |
| High School Diploma | 8,530 | 37.53% |
| No High School Diploma | 805 | 3.54% |
| GED or Alternate | 937 | 4.12% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,308 | 23.36% |
| Associates Degree | 1,302 | 5.73% |
| Masters Degree | 900 | 3.96% |
| Professional Degree | 248 | 1.09% |
| Doctorate Degree | 143 | 0.63% |