77840 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 77840 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 77840 is White. The current unemployment level in 77840 is 4.1%.
| Population | 53,891 |
| Population Growth Rate | -16.13% |
| Population Density | 5,369 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 19,179 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $27,953 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $415,400 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 60.91% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 47.01% |
77840 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 33,407 | 60.88% |
| Black | 5,746 | 10.47% |
| Hispanic | 10,678 | 19.46% |
| Asian | 4,918 | 8.96% |
| Native American | 96 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 28 | 0.05% |
77840 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,043 | 48.76% |
| Black | 970 | 15.54% |
| Hispanic | 1,811 | 29.02% |
| Asian | 379 | 6.07% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.48% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.13% |
77840 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 579 | 4.04% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,537 | 31.66% |
| High School Diploma | 1,877 | 13.1% |
| No High School Diploma | 197 | 1.37% |
| GED or Alternate | 299 | 2.09% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,307 | 16.1% |
| Associates Degree | 624 | 4.35% |
| Masters Degree | 2,364 | 16.49% |
| Professional Degree | 398 | 2.78% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1,150 | 8.02% |
