77040 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Texas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 77040 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 77040 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 77040 is 4.7%.
| Population | 49,762 |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.98% |
| Population Density | 3,490 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 15,439 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $61,528 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $57,270 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (March 2024) | 4.7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 41.43% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 64.14% |
77040 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 26,368 | 41.37% |
| Black | 7,657 | 12.01% |
| Hispanic | 25,016 | 39.24% |
| Asian | 4,359 | 6.84% |
| Native American | 246 | 0.39% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 98 | 0.15% |
77040 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 915 | 10.54% |
| Black | 1,168 | 13.46% |
| Hispanic | 5,666 | 65.29% |
| Asian | 853 | 9.83% |
| Native American | 70 | 0.81% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 6 | 0.07% |
77040 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,379 | 5.98% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,439 | 19.26% |
| High School Diploma | 7,059 | 30.62% |
| No High School Diploma | 502 | 2.18% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,125 | 4.88% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,968 | 21.55% |
| Associates Degree | 1,487 | 6.45% |
| Masters Degree | 1,466 | 6.36% |
| Professional Degree | 345 | 1.5% |
| Doctorate Degree | 280 | 1.21% |