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 4.2%.
| Population | 40,747 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.94% |
| Population Density | 6,815 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 16,838 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 6.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $48,801 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $546,880 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (January 2025) | 4.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 38.23% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 37.08% |
77042 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 16,957 | 38.22% |
| Black | 12,099 | 27.27% |
| Hispanic | 12,138 | 27.36% |
| Asian | 2,764 | 6.23% |
| Native American | 392 | 0.88% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 17 | 0.04% |
77042 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,325 | 38.49% |
| Black | 2,318 | 20.63% |
| Hispanic | 3,968 | 35.31% |
| Asian | 481 | 4.28% |
| Native American | 102 | 0.91% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 43 | 0.38% |
77042 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,131 | 5.25% |
| Bachelor Degree | 6,981 | 32.39% |
| High School Diploma | 3,108 | 14.42% |
| No High School Diploma | 270 | 1.25% |
| GED or Alternate | 368 | 1.71% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,903 | 22.75% |
| Associates Degree | 1,622 | 7.53% |
| Masters Degree | 2,169 | 10.06% |
| Professional Degree | 562 | 2.61% |
| Doctorate Degree | 438 | 2.03% |