77521 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 77521 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 77521 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 77521 is 4.1%.
| Population | 66,215 |
| Population Growth Rate | 10.83% |
| Population Density | 1,517 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 16,905 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $70,436 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $344,560 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 46.07% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 59.36% |
77521 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 37,046 | 46.01% |
| Black | 12,536 | 15.57% |
| Hispanic | 29,471 | 36.6% |
| Asian | 1,154 | 1.43% |
| Native American | 212 | 0.26% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 98 | 0.12% |
77521 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,069 | 19.52% |
| Black | 1,808 | 17.05% |
| Hispanic | 6,435 | 60.7% |
| Asian | 243 | 2.29% |
| Native American | 39 | 0.37% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 7 | 0.07% |
77521 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,502 | 9.94% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,389 | 13.47% |
| High School Diploma | 6,867 | 27.29% |
| No High School Diploma | 502 | 1.99% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,291 | 5.13% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,873 | 23.34% |
| Associates Degree | 2,922 | 11.61% |
| Masters Degree | 1,355 | 5.38% |
| Professional Degree | 263 | 1.05% |
| Doctorate Degree | 203 | 0.81% |
