77640 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 77640 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 77640 is African American. The current unemployment level in 77640 is 4.1%.
| Population | 16,896 |
| Population Growth Rate | 10.12% |
| Population Density | 43 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,718 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $45,341 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $496,350 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 52.33% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 70.80% |
77640 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5,536 | 28.71% |
| Black | 10,085 | 52.31% |
| Hispanic | 3,213 | 16.66% |
| Asian | 413 | 2.14% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.13% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.04% |
77640 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 29 | 1.89% |
| Black | 1,101 | 71.68% |
| Hispanic | 384 | 25% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.72% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.72% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
77640 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,036 | 11.04% |
| Bachelor Degree | 905 | 9.64% |
| High School Diploma | 3,371 | 35.91% |
| No High School Diploma | 421 | 4.48% |
| GED or Alternate | 549 | 5.85% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,933 | 20.59% |
| Associates Degree | 805 | 8.57% |
| Masters Degree | 342 | 3.64% |
| Professional Degree | 6 | 0.06% |
| Doctorate Degree | 20 | 0.21% |