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.
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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 | 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% |
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 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% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
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.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 71.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
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 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% |
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%) .
| 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% |
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 | 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% |
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.
| 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 |
| 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% |
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).
| 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 |
| 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 |
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.
| 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% |