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ZIP Code 77051

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 18,506

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 — 77051

What is the median household income in 77051?
The median household income in 77051 is $40,030 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 77051?
The poverty rate in 77051 is 30.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 77051?
$171,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 77051?
The median gross rent in 77051 is $1,332 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 77051 residents have a college degree?
14.7% of adults in 77051 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
18,506
Median Income
$40,030
Median Home Value
$171,900
Poverty Rate
30.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
19.4%
Median Age
31.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$9,384 (+30.6%) Home Value: +$93,900 (+120.4%) Poverty Rate: 0.0 pp (+0%) Bachelor's+: +2.8 pp (+23.5%) Unemployment: +7.4 pp (+61.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 18,506
Median Age 31.0
Female 54.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 15.9% White (non-Hisp.) 3.2% Black 78.8% Asian 0.7% Two or More 10.7% Other 3.1%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.5%
Filipino
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
6.1%
Puerto Rican
1.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $40,030 ±$5,939
Per Capita Income $57,363
Median Family Income $45,406
Poverty Rate 30.7%
Child Poverty Rate 40.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 32.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 21.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
11.9%
$10–15k
8.0%
$15–25k
12.8%
$25–35k
10.2%
$35–50k
17.0%
$50–75k
15.0%
$75–100k
10.9%
$100–150k
8.3%
$150–200k
4.9%
$200k+
1.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 7,453
Owner-Occupied 38.8%
Renter-Occupied 61.2%
Vacancy Rate 11.9%
Median Home Value $171,900
Median Gross Rent $1,332
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 24.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 60.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.7%
$50–100k
22.5%
$100–200k
11.7%
$200–300k
30.1%
$300–500k
9.9%
$500k–$1M
1.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
9.1%
$500–1k
17.0%
$1–1.5k
37.4%
$1.5–2k
20.5%
$2–2.5k
11.6%
$2.5–3.5k
4.0%
$3.5k+
0.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
17.4%
1 vehicle
51.9%
2 vehicles
23.4%
3+
7.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
55.2%
Single-fam. att.
6.4%
2–4 units
5.2%
5–19 units
10.3%
20+ units
15.1%
Mobile home
0.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.2%
1940–1969
5.3%
1970–1999
3.9%
2000–2009
20.7%
2010+
23.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 77.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 14.7%
Graduate Degree 3.6%
Some College / Associate 21.3%
Less Than High School 7.7%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 56.3%
Unemployment Rate 19.4%
Work from Home 11.4%
Self-Employed 2.9%
Government Workers 15.3%
Private For-Profit 81.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
35.8%
Retail
11.1%
Transportation
10.6%
Prof. Services
9.5%
Arts/Entmt.
6.7%
Manufacturing
5.9%
Construction
5.8%
Public Admin
4.3%
Finance
3.6%
Wholesale
2.6%
Agriculture
0.7%
Occupation
Sales
26.7%
Management
24.7%
Production
22.1%
Food Prep
19.5%
Construction
7.1%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 28.2 min
Drove Alone 70.4%
Carpool 9.2%
Public Transit 6.7%
Work from Home 11.4%
Walked 0.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 6,568
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 16.6%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 9.1%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
9.7%
5–9
8.9%
10–14
9.0%
15–19
8.1%
20–24
7.2%
25–34
10.9%
35–44
13.9%
45–54
7.4%
55–64
6.1%
65–74
5.0%
75–84
6.5%
85+
5.4%
Under 18: 32.0% Working age (18–64): 68.0% 65 and over: 13.8%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 7.6%
Naturalized Citizen 40.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 5.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
71.6%
Africa
11.6%
Asia
11.2%
Europe
5.7%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.6%
With a Disability 22.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 79.2%
Uninsured 20.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 80.4%
Has a Computer 88.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 81.3%
Moved from Abroad 2.8%

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