The U.S. ZIP Code 77049 is associated with Houston, TX in Harris County. In this Texas region, an estimated 13.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $23,574. An estimated 12% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $62,994. The median age in ZIP Code 77049 is approximately 28.9 years, and 8.2% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate for this region is 36,434.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 77049 is $62,994, while the region's mean household income is $75,898. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $23,574. The per capita income in ZIP Code 77049 of $23,574 is approximately 24.63% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 11.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately24.21% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.6% of the population in 77049 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 19.8% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 1.8% of 77049 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 5.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 22.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 19.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 6.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 77049 are younger than average. The median age of 28.9 years in ZIP Code 77049 is approximately 24.15% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 67.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 8.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.4% of the population in 77049 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 14.0% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.3% of 77049 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 8.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 9.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 9.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 14.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 15.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 3.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 4.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 1.7% |
| 85 years and over | 0.3% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 77049 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 71.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 77049 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 71.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 77049, 75.6% of the population graduated high school, while 13.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 13.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 26.5% in this Harris County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 13.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 10.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 26.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 24.5% |
| Associate's degree | 10.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 77049, 98.3% is one race, while 1.7% are two or more races. Approximately 63.8% of 77049 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 77049 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (68.1%), followed by Black or African American (23.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68.1% |
| Black or African American | 23.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
| Asian | 3.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 6.2% |
In ZIP Code 77049, 41.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 55.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.6% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% 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 | 41.6% |
| Spanish | 55.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.6% |
| Other languages | 0.2% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 77049, an estimated 35.9% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 17.0% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.1% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Harris County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 6.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 13.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 35.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 17.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.1% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 77049 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.26 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 27.67% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.18% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 77049 | 10.98¢/kWh | 8.16¢/kWh | 5.57¢/kWh |
| Texas | 16.04¢/kWh | 8.19¢/kWh | 6.63¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.78¢/kWh | 13.19¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 77049 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.74 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.89 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.21 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.54 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.57 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.22 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.43 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.59 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.78 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.76 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.34 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 77049, 71.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 29.1 minutes. Approximately 19.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 77049 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.5% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.3% of 77049 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.3% |
| Construction | 11.6% |
| Manufacturing | 12.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 5.4% |
| Retail trade | 12.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 11.0% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 19.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.0% |
| Public administration | 2.5% |