77701 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 77701 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 77701 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 77701 is 4.1%.
| Population | 12,955 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.16% |
| Population Density | 1,254 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,521 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $40,912 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $827,970 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 39.18% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 49.3% |
77701 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,037 | 26.08% |
| Black | 6,064 | 39.17% |
| Hispanic | 5,039 | 32.55% |
| Asian | 338 | 2.18% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.02% |
77701 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 60 | 2.49% |
| Black | 1,107 | 46.03% |
| Hispanic | 1,203 | 50.02% |
| Asian | 30 | 1.25% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.12% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.08% |
77701 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 405 | 6.04% |
| Bachelor Degree | 397 | 5.92% |
| High School Diploma | 3,017 | 44.96% |
| No High School Diploma | 264 | 3.93% |
| GED or Alternate | 476 | 7.09% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,569 | 23.38% |
| Associates Degree | 381 | 5.68% |
| Masters Degree | 179 | 2.67% |
| Professional Degree | 22 | 0.33% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
