ZIP Code 77009 Demographics & Data

Houston, TX (ZIP Code 77009) Profile

Texas

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 77009

The U.S. ZIP Code 77009 is associated with Houston, TX in Harris County. In this Texas region, an estimated 34.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $41,937. An estimated 16% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $56,316. The median age in ZIP Code 77009 is approximately 36.9 years, and 15.0% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate for this region is 36,147.

Population in 77009

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 77009 is 36,147.

Houston, TX

The 77009 ZIP Code is associated with Houston, TX in Harris County.

Area Codes associated with 77009

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 77009 include 713, and 832.

Sunrise / Sunset in 77009

Sunrise: 7:09 am
Sunset: 5:24 pm
Sunrise in 77009 7:09 am
Sunrise in 77009 5:24 pm

Weather forecast for 77009

This Afternoon's forecast for 77009: Sunny, with a high near 53. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 77009

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 77009 Fair

Internet in 77009

An estimated 87.6% of households in ZIP Code 77009 have a computer, while about 79.4% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 77009

The gender split in ZIP Code 77009 is an estimated 51.6% male and approximately 48.4% female.

Health Insurance in 77009

Approximately 28.5% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 77009 (Houston, TX) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 77009

The median household income in ZIP Code 77009 is $56,316, while the region's mean household income is $104,179. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $41,937. The per capita income in ZIP Code 77009 of $41,937 is approximately 34.08% more than the per capita income in Texas overall of $31,277. An estimated 16.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately70.53% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 13.9% of the population in 77009 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 13.7% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 5.6% of 77009 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 77009. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 77009

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 7.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 5.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 9.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 8.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 13.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 13.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 9.3%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 13.2%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 6.3%
$200,000 or more per year 12.5%

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 77009

Residents of ZIP Code 77009 are younger than average. The median age of 36.9 years in ZIP Code 77009 is approximately 3.15% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 15.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.4% of the population in 77009 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.3% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.2% of 77009 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 77009. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 77009

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 7.2%
5 to 9 years 6.1%
10 to 14 years 5.5%
15 to 19 years 4.8%
20 to 24 years 5.6%
25 to 34 years 18.4%
35 to 44 years 14.2%
45 to 54 years 14.3%
55 to 59 years 6.5%
60 to 64 years 5.7%
65 to 74 years 7.5%
75 to 84 years 3.0%
85 years and over 1.2%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 77009 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 77009. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 77009

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 77009 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 77009 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 71.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 77009 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 77009

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 71.5%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 77009. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 77009. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 77009

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Education levels in ZIP Code 77009

In ZIP Code 77009, 74.4% of the population graduated high school, while 34.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 16.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 13.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 20.4% in this Harris County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 77009

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 16.8%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 8.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 20.4%
Some college, no degree 15.2%
Associate's degree 4.4%
Bachelor's degree 20.7%
Graduate or professional degree 13.7%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 77009. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 77009

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 77009, 98.0% is one race, while 2.0% are two or more races. Approximately 62.7% of 77009 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 77009 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (75.0%), followed by Some other race (17.8%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 77009. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 77009

Industry Percent
White 75.0%
Black or African American 6.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.4%
Some other race 17.8%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 77009

In ZIP Code 77009, 47.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 50.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.9% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Harris County region.

Language Spoken in 77009

Language Spoken Percent
English only 47.9%
Spanish 50.0%
Other Indo-European languages 1.2%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.9%
Other languages 0.1%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 77009. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 77009

The median home value in ZIP Code 77009 in January 2025 comes in at $393,661. The January 2025 value is approximately -1% lower than the $396,149 median value in August 2024, and -1% lower than the $397,884 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 77009, an estimated 37.4% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 18.9% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, while an estimated 2.1% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999 in this Harris County region.

Home Values in 77009

Month Home value
Jan 2025 $393,661
Dec 2024 $394,330
Nov 2024 $394,514
Oct 2024 $394,726
Sep 2024 $395,289
Aug 2024 $396,149
Jul 2024 $397,884
Jun 2024 $399,169
May 2024 $400,003
Apr 2024 $399,741
Mar 2024 $398,715
Feb 2024 $397,884

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 77009. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 77009

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 5.1%
Built between 2010 and 2013 3.3%
Built between 2000 and 2009 6.6%
Built between 1990 and 1999 2.1%
Built between 1980 and 1989 4.7%
Built between 1970 and 1979 3.4%
Built between 1960 and 1969 5.6%
Built between 1950 and 1959 13.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 18.9%
Built in 1939 or earlier 37.4%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 77009. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Utilities in ZIP Code 77009 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 77009 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.22 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 26.7% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.79% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 77009. This visualizes electricity rates in 77009 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 77009

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 77009 10.98¢/kWh 8.16¢/kWh 5.57¢/kWh
Texas 15.84¢/kWh 9.1¢/kWh 6.74¢/kWh
United States 18.07¢/kWh 14.06¢/kWh 9.02¢/kWh

Solar Power in 77009

Month ZIP Code 77009 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.76 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.51 3 6.31
Mar 5.25 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.36 5.13 7.3
May 5.3 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.33 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.45 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.76 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.71 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.9 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.86 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.48 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 77009. This visualizes solar power levels in 77009 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 77009

In 77009, 70.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.3 minutes. Approximately 16.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 77009 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 16.7% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.1% of 77009 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 77009. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 77009

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 4.5%
Construction 10.4%
Manufacturing 9.2%
Wholesale trade 2.9%
Retail trade 8.8%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.5%
Information 1.1%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.4%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 16.8%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 16.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 10.2%
Other services, except public administration 5.4%
Public administration 2.1%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.