The U.S. ZIP Code 77547 is associated with Galena Park, TX in Harris County. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $46,176, and approximately 28% of the population lives below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 77547 has a median age of approximately 27.3 years, with 9.4% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this Texas region, an estimated 9.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $16,842. The current population estimate for this region is 9,925.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 77547 is $46,176, while the region's mean household income is $59,755. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $16,842. The per capita income in ZIP Code 77547 of $16,842 is approximately 46.15% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 27.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately192.63% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.4% of the population in 77547 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.9% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 1.6% of 77547 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 14.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 17.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 9.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 77547 are younger than average. The median age of 27.3 years in ZIP Code 77547 is approximately 28.35% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 67.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 9.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.3% of the population in 77547 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.3% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 77547 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 12.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 9.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 14.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 3.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 4.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.0% |
| 85 years and over | 1.5% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 77547 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 62.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 77547 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 62.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 77547, 60.5% of the population graduated high school, while 9.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 20.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 1.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 28.0% in this Harris County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 20.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 19.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 28.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.1% |
| Associate's degree | 1.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 8.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 1.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 77547, 99.2% is one race, while 0.8% are two or more races. Approximately 81.2% of 77547 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 77547 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (79.0%), followed by Black or African American (10.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 9.9% |
In ZIP Code 77547, 25.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 73.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.3% 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 | 25.8% |
| Spanish | 73.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.3% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 77547, an estimated 42.3% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 19.0% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.6% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Harris County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 11.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 19.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 42.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 15.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 4.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 77547 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 77547 | 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 77547 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.49 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.79 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.32 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.57 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.5 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.45 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.3 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.66 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.68 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.99 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.89 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.46 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 77547, 65.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.9 minutes. Approximately 17.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 77547 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.7% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 77547 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.5% |
| Construction | 15.7% |
| Manufacturing | 13.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 6.3% |
| Retail trade | 9.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 11.2% |
| Information | 0.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 17.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.4% |
| Public administration | 1.8% |