The U.S. ZIP Code 77008 is associated with Houston, TX in Harris County. In this Texas region, an estimated 65.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $71,336. Median househould income in this region is $108,644, while about 4% of the population lives below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 77008 is approximately 34.5 years, and 13.3% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate for this region is 34,895.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 77008 is $108,644, while the region's mean household income is $149,180. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $71,336. The per capita income in ZIP Code 77008 of $71,336 is approximately 128.08% more than the per capita income in Texas overall of $31,277. An estimated 3.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 62.11% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 27.1% of the population in 77008 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 15.0% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.6% of 77008 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 | 2.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 3.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 8.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 10.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 15.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 11.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 27.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 77008 are younger than average. The median age of 34.5 years in ZIP Code 77008 is approximately 9.45% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 13.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 30.0% of the population in 77008 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 16.7% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.9% of 77008 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 30.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 16.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 5.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.5% |
| 85 years and over | 1.9% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 77008 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 77008 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 88.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 77008, 93.4% of the population graduated high school, while 65.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 27.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 11.5% in this Harris County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 11.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 11.8% |
| Associate's degree | 4.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 38.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 27.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 77008, 97.8% is one race, while 2.2% are two or more races. Approximately 25.8% of 77008 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 77008 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (88.4%), followed by Asian (6.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88.4% |
| Black or African American | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 2.9% |
In ZIP Code 77008, 75.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 18.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.4% 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 | 75.0% |
| Spanish | 18.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 3.2% |
| Other languages | 0.4% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 77008 in July 2024 comes in at $600,494. The July 2024 value is approximately 1% higher than the $596,810 median value in February 2024, and 2% higher than the $588,213 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 77008, an estimated 22.2% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 16.4% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 5.3% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989 in this Harris County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | $600,494 |
| Jun 2024 | $600,549 |
| May 2024 | $600,220 |
| Apr 2024 | $599,524 |
| Mar 2024 | $597,942 |
| Feb 2024 | $596,810 |
| Jan 2024 | $595,289 |
| Dec 2023 | $594,370 |
| Nov 2023 | $594,235 |
| Oct 2023 | $593,192 |
| Sep 2023 | $591,241 |
| Aug 2023 | $588,213 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 11.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 5.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 22.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 5.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 8.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 16.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 77008 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.24 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 27.18% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.49% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 77008 | 10.98¢/kWh | 8.16¢/kWh | 5.57¢/kWh |
| Texas | 14.83¢/kWh | 9.14¢/kWh | 6.55¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 77008 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.7 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.49 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.3 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.68 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.53 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.4 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.35 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.81 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.71 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.96 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.84 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.11 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 77008, 81.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.9 minutes. Approximately 21.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 77008 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 17.3% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.8% of 77008 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 7.9% |
| Construction | 5.9% |
| Manufacturing | 8.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.2% |
| Retail trade | 5.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.8% |
| Information | 1.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 21.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 17.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.6% |
| Public administration | 2.2% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 77008, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 77008 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Harris County region was improper use of a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 421 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 224 |
| Debt collection | 47 |
| Checking or savings account | 24 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 24 |
| Other | 55 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Improper use of your report | 241 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 220 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 124 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 60 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 31 |
| Other | 119 |