77021 ZIP Code – Houston, Texas
77021 is a large ZIP code in Houston, Texas, part of Harris County with a population of approximately 25,500 residents. The median household income of $46,508 is below the Texas average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $163,300, below the national average, with 41.8% owner-occupied housing (stable). , and the median rent of $1,170 is near the national average. Housing consists of 59% single-family (decreasing), 37% apartments (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 9.3%, which is well above the U.S. rate. An estimated 28.7% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. An estimated 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average. The population has a median age of 36.8, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 77204, 77004, 77033.
ZIP Code 77021 Data
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ZIP 77021 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 77021 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $46k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $163k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,170 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.8 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.3% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 28.7% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 33.9% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 77204 – Houston
- 77004 – Houston
- 77033 – Houston
- 77030 – Houston
- 77023 – Houston
- 77054 – Houston
- 77051 – Houston
- 77087 – Houston
- 77006 – Houston
- 77003 – Houston
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77204 | HOUSTON | 4,310 | Not provided |
| 77004 | HOUSTON | 35,506 | $68,141 |
| 77033 | HOUSTON | 28,255 | $39,118 |
| 77030 | HOUSTON | 12,546 | $90,475 |
| 77023 | HOUSTON | 25,680 | $47,697 |