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ZIP Code 77039

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 28,335

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 — 77039

What is the median household income in 77039?
The median household income in 77039 is $44,567 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 77039?
The poverty rate in 77039 is 22.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 77039?
$148,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 77039?
The median gross rent in 77039 is $1,169 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 77039 residents have a college degree?
5.3% of adults in 77039 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
28,335
Median Income
$44,567
Median Home Value
$148,600
Poverty Rate
22.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.7%
Median Age
32.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$7,798 (+21.2%) Home Value: +$45,900 (+44.7%) Poverty Rate: -7.6 pp (-25.5%) Bachelor's+: +1.3 pp (+32.5%) Unemployment: +1.3 pp (+54.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 28,335
Median Age 32.0
Female 46.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 83.8% White (non-Hisp.) 5.2% Black 8.8% Asian 2.2% Two or More 15.2% Other 34.3%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
1.2%
Vietnamese
0.4%
Filipino
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
71.3%
Puerto Rican
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $44,567 ±$4,347
Per Capita Income $65,549
Median Family Income $46,964
Poverty Rate 22.2%
Child Poverty Rate 34.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 20.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 13.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.6%
$10–15k
6.4%
$15–25k
11.4%
$25–35k
9.5%
$35–50k
23.8%
$50–75k
13.8%
$75–100k
15.5%
$100–150k
9.1%
$150–200k
3.7%
$200k+
3.2%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 8,692
Owner-Occupied 59.9%
Renter-Occupied 40.1%
Vacancy Rate 7.4%
Median Home Value $148,600
Median Gross Rent $1,169
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 30.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 44.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
10.5%
$50–100k
13.0%
$100–200k
27.0%
$200–300k
20.0%
$300–500k
1.7%
$500k–$1M
1.4%
$1M+
1.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
8.5%
$500–1k
23.5%
$1–1.5k
57.3%
$1.5–2k
7.9%
$2–2.5k
2.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
10.1%
1 vehicle
25.1%
2 vehicles
34.1%
3+
30.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
60.6%
Single-fam. att.
4.0%
2–4 units
2.5%
5–19 units
2.0%
20+ units
6.5%
Mobile home
11.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.8%
1940–1969
3.1%
1970–1999
28.2%
2000–2009
9.4%
2010+
4.9%

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

Education

High School or Higher 57.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 5.3%
Graduate Degree 1.3%
Some College / Associate 16.0%
Less Than High School 27.2%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 59.2%
Unemployment Rate 3.7%
Work from Home 7.9%
Self-Employed 9.8%
Government Workers 7.9%
Private For-Profit 82.2%
Industry
Construction
32.1%
Edu/Health
11.2%
Retail
10.7%
Manufacturing
9.2%
Arts/Entmt.
8.9%
Prof. Services
8.5%
Transportation
6.9%
Finance
2.8%
Wholesale
1.2%
Agriculture
1.0%
Public Admin
0.7%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
Construction
32.5%
Food Prep
22.1%
Sales
16.3%
Production
16.3%
Management
12.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 29.1 min
Drove Alone 75.2%
Carpool 5.8%
Public Transit 1.4%
Work from Home 7.9%
Walked 0.8%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 8,047
Avg. Household Size 3.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 46.6%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 17.7%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
8.2%
5–9
7.8%
10–14
8.3%
15–19
8.6%
20–24
8.5%
25–34
13.9%
35–44
12.6%
45–54
11.7%
55–64
5.6%
65–74
5.1%
75–84
6.8%
85+
2.0%
Under 18: 29.9% Working age (18–64): 70.1% 65 and over: 9.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 38.0%
Naturalized Citizen 29.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 57.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
96.9%
Asia
3.1%
Africa
0.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 2.4%
With a Disability 8.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 63.4%
Uninsured 36.6%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 77.2%
Has a Computer 85.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.1%
Moved from Abroad 0.9%

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