ZIP Code 77042 - Houston Texas

ZIP Code 77042 is located in Houston Texas. 77042 is entirely within Harris County. Regionally, it is located in Metro Houston.

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ZIP Code 77042 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameHouston
Primary CountyHarris County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)40,747
Area Code(s)281 / 346 / 713 / 832
Current Time
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77042 Demographics

77042 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 77042 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 77042 is White. The current unemployment level in 77042 is 4.7%.

Population40,747
Population Growth Rate-2.94%
Population Density6,815 People per Square Mile
Total Households16,838
Percentage High Income Households6.1%
Median Houshold Income (2021)$48,801
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$72,300
Current Unemployment Rate (February 2024)4.7%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 38.23%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 37.08%

77042 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White16,95738.22%
Black12,09927.27%
Hispanic12,13827.36%
Asian2,7646.23%
Native American3920.88%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander170.04%

77042 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White4,32538.49%
Black2,31820.63%
Hispanic3,96835.31%
Asian4814.28%
Native American1020.91%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander430.38%

77042 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College1,1315.25%
Bachelor Degree6,98132.39%
High School Diploma3,10814.42%
No High School Diploma2701.25%
GED or Alternate3681.71%
1 or More Years of College4,90322.75%
Associates Degree1,6227.53%
Masters Degree2,16910.06%
Professional Degree5622.61%
Doctorate Degree4382.03%

77042 Geography

Coordinates29.73969269,-95.55864716
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 77042
Neighborhoods in 77042
RegionMetro Houston
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaHouston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
Time ZoneCentral Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Area6 Square Miles

77042 Politics

US Congressional Districts in 77042
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77042 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 9a: 20F to 25F
Average First Frost DateDecember 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateFebruary 11 - 20
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneCfa - Humid Subtropical Climate
Ecoregion34a - Northern Humid Gulf Coastal Prairies

77042 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)42455258667274736959514459
Avg Max Temp (°F)62667379859194948982726479
Avg Precip (In.)43.043.323.325.035.633.474.235.184.184.493.6549.54

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