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ZIP Code 77020

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 25,583

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 77020

What is the median household income in 77020?
The median household income in 77020 is $49,481 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 77020?
The poverty rate in 77020 is 21.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 77020?
$133,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 77020?
The median gross rent in 77020 is $942 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 77020 residents have a college degree?
13.2% of adults in 77020 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
25,583
Median Income
$49,481
Median Home Value
$133,600
Poverty Rate
21.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.5%
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$17,274 (+53.6%) Home Value: +$54,700 (+69.3%) Poverty Rate: -8.4 pp (-28%) Bachelor's+: +3.1 pp (+30.7%) Unemployment: +1.2 pp (+14.5%)

Demographics

Total Population 25,583
Median Age 36.0
Female 51.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 69.2% White (non-Hisp.) 4.6% Black 24.2% Asian 1.2% Two or More 21.7% Other 34.0%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.7%
Chinese
0.1%
Filipino
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
59.9%
Puerto Rican
0.2%
Cuban
0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $49,481 ±$2,514
Per Capita Income $69,688
Median Family Income $53,364
Poverty Rate 21.6%
Child Poverty Rate 35.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 22.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 13.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.9%
$10–15k
7.6%
$15–25k
8.5%
$25–35k
10.5%
$35–50k
15.6%
$50–75k
16.7%
$75–100k
12.2%
$100–150k
11.3%
$150–200k
4.5%
$200k+
4.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 10,054
Owner-Occupied 52.0%
Renter-Occupied 48.0%
Vacancy Rate 9.8%
Median Home Value $133,600
Median Gross Rent $942
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 26.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 44.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.1%
$50–100k
28.1%
$100–200k
25.1%
$200–300k
12.6%
$300–500k
15.2%
$500k–$1M
0.3%
$1M+
0.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
10.1%
$500–1k
51.0%
$1–1.5k
29.7%
$1.5–2k
6.7%
$2–2.5k
2.2%
$2.5–3.5k
0.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
15.5%
1 vehicle
36.5%
2 vehicles
28.3%
3+
19.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
70.5%
Single-fam. att.
5.1%
2–4 units
3.7%
5–19 units
3.7%
20+ units
7.4%
Mobile home
0.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
15.7%
1940–1969
22.0%
1970–1999
7.8%
2000–2009
7.3%
2010+
7.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 65.4%
Bachelor's or Higher 13.2%
Graduate Degree 3.7%
Some College / Associate 15.1%
Less Than High School 20.8%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 58.8%
Unemployment Rate 9.5%
Work from Home 7.6%
Self-Employed 6.6%
Government Workers 9.7%
Private For-Profit 83.7%
Industry
Construction
19.6%
Edu/Health
18.6%
Prof. Services
13.2%
Retail
11.0%
Manufacturing
7.5%
Transportation
7.2%
Arts/Entmt.
6.7%
Finance
3.4%
Wholesale
3.3%
Public Admin
1.7%
Agriculture
0.8%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
Sales
21.3%
Construction
20.9%
Food Prep
20.9%
Management
18.8%
Production
18.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 25.1 min
Drove Alone 71.9%
Carpool 13.9%
Public Transit 3.6%
Work from Home 7.6%
Walked 0.9%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 9,065
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 30.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 10.7%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.3%
5–9
5.6%
10–14
6.4%
15–19
7.5%
20–24
7.2%
25–34
13.0%
35–44
12.9%
45–54
12.3%
55–64
6.4%
65–74
6.1%
75–84
8.9%
85+
4.0%
Under 18: 23.7% Working age (18–64): 76.3% 65 and over: 15.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 23.2%
Naturalized Citizen 43.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 24.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
90.2%
Africa
5.8%
Asia
3.5%
Europe
0.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 2.2%
With a Disability 16.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 70.2%
Uninsured 29.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 76.3%
Has a Computer 88.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago 92.1%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023