ZIP Code 77859
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 7,516
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 — 77859
- What is the median household income in 77859?
- The median household income in 77859 is $52,214 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 77859?
- The poverty rate in 77859 is 22.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 77859?
- $160,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 77859?
- The median gross rent in 77859 is $651 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 77859 residents have a college degree?
- 14.1% of adults in 77859 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
7,516
Median Income
$52,214
Median Home Value
$160,900
Poverty Rate
22.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
12.5%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-5,410 (-9.4%)
Home Value:
+$66,300 (+70.1%)
Poverty Rate:
+9.5 pp (+75.4%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.9 pp (+25.9%)
Unemployment:
+6.9 pp (+123.2%)
Demographics
Total Population
7,516
Median Age
40.0
Female
49.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 29.8%
White (non-Hisp.) 40.2%
Black 29.9%
Two or More 15.3%
Other 5.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
27.3%
Puerto Rican
0.7%
Cuban
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$52,214
±$7,057
Per Capita Income
$70,012
Median Family Income
$58,898
Poverty Rate
22.1%
Child Poverty Rate
39.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
23.3%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
32.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
11.7%
$10–15k
10.6%
$15–25k
7.6%
$25–35k
8.1%
$35–50k
8.4%
$50–75k
21.5%
$75–100k
11.5%
$100–150k
11.8%
$150–200k
5.2%
$200k+
3.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
3,361
Owner-Occupied
69.2%
Renter-Occupied
30.8%
Vacancy Rate
11.8%
Median Home Value
$160,900
Median Gross Rent
$651
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
18.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
59.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
12.3%
$50–100k
23.9%
$100–200k
9.6%
$200–300k
10.7%
$300–500k
16.8%
$500k–$1M
8.4%
$1M+
0.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
36.3%
$500–1k
40.6%
$1–1.5k
15.1%
$1.5–2k
5.0%
$3.5k+
2.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
14.0%
1 vehicle
28.8%
2 vehicles
33.4%
3+
23.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
65.2%
Single-fam. att.
1.0%
2–4 units
13.1%
5–19 units
0.7%
Mobile home
13.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
8.2%
1940–1969
5.1%
1970–1999
20.2%
2000–2009
16.1%
2010+
6.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
82.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
14.1%
Graduate Degree
4.3%
Some College / Associate
17.1%
Less Than High School
6.5%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
53.5%
Unemployment Rate
12.5%
Work from Home
4.6%
Self-Employed
5.4%
Government Workers
25.5%
Private For-Profit
69.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.0%
Retail
13.7%
Prof. Services
12.1%
Arts/Entmt.
11.5%
Construction
8.3%
Manufacturing
5.5%
Transportation
4.7%
Public Admin
4.4%
Wholesale
3.9%
Agriculture
3.1%
Finance
2.2%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
Food Prep
28.9%
Management
24.4%
Sales
20.2%
Production
17.0%
Construction
9.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
21.7 min
Drove Alone
74.9%
Carpool
20.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
4.6%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
2,963
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
37.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
11.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.1%
5–9
5.3%
10–14
4.9%
15–19
8.8%
20–24
8.1%
25–34
12.1%
35–44
10.4%
45–54
15.0%
55–64
3.9%
65–74
7.9%
75–84
11.4%
85+
2.9%
Under 18: 21.1%
Working age (18–64): 78.9%
65 and over: 17.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
7.8%
Naturalized Citizen
41.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
4.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
71.3%
Europe
9.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.8%
With a Disability
18.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
83.1%
Uninsured
16.9%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
81.5%
Has a Computer
83.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago
89.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023