The U.S. ZIP Code 77098 is associated with Houston, TX in Harris County. In this Texas region, an estimated 81.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $84,897. Median househould income in this region is $91,138, while about 2% of the population lives below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 77098 is approximately 34.2 years, and 16.2% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate for this region is 13,818.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 77098 is $91,138, while the region's mean household income is $140,778. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $84,897. The per capita income in ZIP Code 77098 of $84,897 is approximately 171.44% more than the per capita income in Texas overall of $31,277. An estimated 2.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 77.89% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.5% of the population in 77098 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 16.7% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 3.0% of 77098 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 4.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 6.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 15.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 9.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 20.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 77098 are younger than average. The median age of 34.2 years in ZIP Code 77098 is approximately 10.24% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 90.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 16.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 33.0% of the population in 77098 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.4% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.5% of 77098 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 0.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 33.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 14.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.0% |
| 85 years and over | 0.5% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 77098 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 77098 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 77098, 98.2% of the population graduated high school, while 81.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 40.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 3.2% in this Harris County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 0.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 3.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 9.8% |
| Associate's degree | 4.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 40.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 40.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 77098, 95.9% is one race, while 4.1% are two or more races. Approximately 9.8% of 77098 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 77098 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (77.9%), followed by Asian (16.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
| Asian | 16.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 4.9% |
In ZIP Code 77098, 74.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 7.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 8.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 8.5% of homes. Lastly, 1.2% 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 | 74.2% |
| Spanish | 7.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 8.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 8.5% |
| Other languages | 1.2% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 77098 in January 2025 comes in at $763,966. The January 2025 value is approximately 1% higher than the $757,933 median value in August 2024, and 2% higher than the $749,131 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 77098, an estimated 19.6% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 16.3% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 3.5% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Harris County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $763,966 |
| Dec 2024 | $763,567 |
| Nov 2024 | $764,464 |
| Oct 2024 | $763,139 |
| Sep 2024 | $760,745 |
| Aug 2024 | $757,933 |
| Jul 2024 | $758,056 |
| Jun 2024 | $758,822 |
| May 2024 | $758,797 |
| Apr 2024 | $756,397 |
| Mar 2024 | $752,943 |
| Feb 2024 | $749,131 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 5.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 8.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 19.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 16.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 8.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 14.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 10.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 77098 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 77098 | 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 77098 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.7 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.03 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.16 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.63 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.62 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.3 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.51 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.86 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.63 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.6 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.97 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.13 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 77098, 78.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 19.8 minutes. Approximately 26.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 77098 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 24.4% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.0% of 77098 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 4.8% |
| Construction | 2.7% |
| Manufacturing | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.0% |
| Retail trade | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.2% |
| Information | 2.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 12.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 24.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 26.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.7% |
| Public administration | 2.2% |