77642 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 77642 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 77642 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 77642 is 4.1%.
| Population | 38,720 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.48% |
| Population Density | 1,455 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,905 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $40,227 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $325,770 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 31.86% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 59.38% |
77642 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 14,018 | 30.3% |
| Black | 13,748 | 29.72% |
| Hispanic | 14,717 | 31.81% |
| Asian | 3,224 | 6.97% |
| Native American | 488 | 1.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 70 | 0.15% |
77642 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 443 | 5.02% |
| Black | 2,629 | 29.81% |
| Hispanic | 5,296 | 60.05% |
| Asian | 261 | 2.96% |
| Native American | 190 | 2.15% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
77642 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,501 | 9.03% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,600 | 9.62% |
| High School Diploma | 6,083 | 36.58% |
| No High School Diploma | 629 | 3.78% |
| GED or Alternate | 726 | 4.37% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,267 | 25.66% |
| Associates Degree | 1,192 | 7.17% |
| Masters Degree | 496 | 2.98% |
| Professional Degree | 97 | 0.58% |
| Doctorate Degree | 38 | 0.23% |