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ZIP Code 77048

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 20,430

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 — 77048

What is the median household income in 77048?
The median household income in 77048 is $54,625 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 77048?
The poverty rate in 77048 is 25.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 77048?
$190,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 77048?
The median gross rent in 77048 is $1,317 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 77048 residents have a college degree?
20.6% of adults in 77048 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
20,430
Median Income
$54,625
Median Home Value
$190,900
Poverty Rate
25.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
14.0%
Median Age
32.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$13,325 (+32.3%) Home Value: +$109,900 (+135.7%) Poverty Rate: +2.4 pp (+10.6%) Bachelor's+: +3.4 pp (+19.8%) Unemployment: +0.4 pp (+2.9%)

Demographics

Total Population 20,430
Median Age 32.0
Female 54.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 23.8% White (non-Hisp.) 1.8% Black 69.9% Asian 3.7% Two or More 5.9% Other 6.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
1.7%
Vietnamese
0.6%
Indian
0.4%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
16.9%
Puerto Rican
1.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $54,625 ±$13,991
Per Capita Income $68,774
Median Family Income $64,657
Poverty Rate 25.1%
Child Poverty Rate 30.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 27.0%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 16.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
12.8%
$10–15k
7.5%
$15–25k
11.1%
$25–35k
5.6%
$35–50k
11.6%
$50–75k
17.2%
$75–100k
13.7%
$100–150k
15.5%
$150–200k
1.3%
$200k+
3.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 8,029
Owner-Occupied 58.2%
Renter-Occupied 41.8%
Vacancy Rate 7.3%
Median Home Value $190,900
Median Gross Rent $1,317
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 32.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 63.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
8.5%
$50–100k
11.3%
$100–200k
17.2%
$200–300k
41.9%
$300–500k
3.3%
$500k–$1M
1.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
6.3%
$500–1k
25.9%
$1–1.5k
30.9%
$1.5–2k
20.3%
$2–2.5k
15.5%
$2.5–3.5k
1.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
12.2%
1 vehicle
35.9%
2 vehicles
32.5%
3+
19.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
70.7%
Single-fam. att.
1.2%
2–4 units
0.3%
5–19 units
8.8%
20+ units
5.7%
Mobile home
3.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.0%
1940–1969
1.3%
1970–1999
25.9%
2000–2009
14.2%
2010+
28.9%

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

Education

High School or Higher 83.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 20.6%
Graduate Degree 6.1%
Some College / Associate 26.6%
Less Than High School 7.8%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 63.4%
Unemployment Rate 14.0%
Work from Home 5.1%
Self-Employed 3.7%
Government Workers 18.1%
Private For-Profit 78.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
33.7%
Retail
11.7%
Transportation
10.0%
Finance
8.8%
Arts/Entmt.
7.7%
Prof. Services
7.6%
Construction
6.3%
Manufacturing
6.1%
Public Admin
3.3%
Wholesale
1.2%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
Management
33.4%
Sales
21.3%
Production
18.8%
Food Prep
17.9%
Construction
8.7%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 27.0 min
Drove Alone 79.1%
Carpool 8.3%
Public Transit 1.1%
Work from Home 5.1%
Walked 4.2%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 7,439
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 35.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 13.8%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
8.4%
5–9
7.4%
10–14
7.6%
15–19
7.6%
20–24
5.8%
25–34
16.9%
35–44
10.3%
45–54
14.3%
55–64
4.7%
65–74
5.8%
75–84
7.4%
85+
3.4%
Under 18: 27.9% Working age (18–64): 72.1% 65 and over: 11.3%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 12.1%
Naturalized Citizen 35.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 10.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
73.6%
Asia
22.0%
Europe
2.2%
Africa
1.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 3.6%
With a Disability 16.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 83.5%
Uninsured 16.5%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 85.1%
Has a Computer 93.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago 87.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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