ZIP Code 77012 Demographics & Data

Houston, TX (ZIP Code 77012) Profile

Texas

Demographics Data and Detailed Statistics About 77012

The U.S. ZIP Code 77012 is associated with Houston, TX in Harris County. In this Texas region, an estimated 7.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $15,658. Approximately 21% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $39,489. The median age in ZIP Code 77012 is approximately 33.6 years, and 13.2% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate for this region is 19,597.

Population in 77012

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 77012 is 19,597.

Houston, TX

The 77012 ZIP Code is associated with Houston, TX in Harris County.

Area Codes associated with 77012

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 77012 include 713.

Sunrise / Sunset in 77012

Sunrise: 6:30 am
Sunset: 8:04 pm
Sunrise in 77012 6:30 am
Sunrise in 77012 8:04 pm

Weather forecast for 77012

Today's forecast for 77012: A slight chance of rain showers between 3pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Current air quality in 77012

Air quality: Moderate Air quality scale in 77012 Moderate

Internet in 77012

An estimated 71.4% of households in ZIP Code 77012 have a computer, while about 55.9% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 77012

The gender split in ZIP Code 77012 is an estimated 53.3% male and approximately 46.7% female.

Health Insurance in 77012

Approximately 47.1% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 77012 (Houston, TX) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 77012

The median household income in ZIP Code 77012 is $39,489, while the region's mean household income is $46,942. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $15,658. The per capita income in ZIP Code 77012 of $15,658 is approximately 49.94% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 21.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately124.21% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.1% of the population in 77012 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 19.1% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.2% of 77012 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 77012. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 77012

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 9.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 4.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 19.1%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 13.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 13.2%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 22.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 8.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 8.0%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 1.0%
$200,000 or more per year 0.2%

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 77012

Residents of ZIP Code 77012 are younger than average. The median age of 33.6 years in ZIP Code 77012 is approximately 11.81% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 71.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 13.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.1% of the population in 77012 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.5% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.4% of 77012 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 77012. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 77012

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 7.8%
5 to 9 years 8.1%
10 to 14 years 8.6%
15 to 19 years 5.8%
20 to 24 years 5.6%
25 to 34 years 16.1%
35 to 44 years 14.5%
45 to 54 years 12.4%
55 to 59 years 5.0%
60 to 64 years 4.2%
65 to 74 years 7.8%
75 to 84 years 3.7%
85 years and over 0.4%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 77012 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 77012. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 77012

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 77012 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 77012 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 52.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 77012 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 77012

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 52.9%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 77012. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 77012. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 77012

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Education levels in ZIP Code 77012

In ZIP Code 77012, 51.4% of the population graduated high school, while 7.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 32.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 29.8% in this Harris County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 77012

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 32.8%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 15.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 29.8%
Some college, no degree 10.6%
Associate's degree 3.7%
Bachelor's degree 6.4%
Graduate or professional degree 0.9%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 77012. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 77012

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 77012, 99.3% is one race, while 0.7% are two or more races. Approximately 93.9% of 77012 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 77012 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (61.0%), followed by Some other race (34.7%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 77012. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 77012

Industry Percent
White 61.0%
Black or African American 3.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 34.7%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 77012

In ZIP Code 77012, 10.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 88.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.5% 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 in 77012

Language Spoken Percent
English only 10.9%
Spanish 88.2%
Other Indo-European languages 0.2%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.5%
Other languages 0.2%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 77012. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 77012

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 77012, an estimated 22.4% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 20.6% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, while an estimated 0.4% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Harris County region.

Age of Housing in 77012

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.4%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.8%
Built between 2000 and 2009 2.9%
Built between 1990 and 1999 7.1%
Built between 1980 and 1989 3.7%
Built between 1970 and 1979 13.5%
Built between 1960 and 1969 11.7%
Built between 1950 and 1959 22.4%
Built between 1940 and 1949 20.6%
Built in 1939 or earlier 17.0%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 77012. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Utilities in ZIP Code 77012 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 77012 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.32 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 29.13% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 19.27% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 77012. This visualizes electricity rates in 77012 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 77012

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 77012 10.98¢/kWh 8.16¢/kWh 5.57¢/kWh
Texas 14.89¢/kWh 8.64¢/kWh 6.03¢/kWh
United States 16.44¢/kWh 13.09¢/kWh 8.23¢/kWh

Solar Power in 77012

Month ZIP Code 77012 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.42 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.05 3 6.31
Mar 5.22 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.59 5.13 7.3
May 5.46 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.48 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.4 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.77 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.68 5.15 7.02
Oct 6.18 3.32 6.92
Nov 5 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.64 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 77012. This visualizes solar power levels in 77012 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 77012

In 77012, 63.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 29.3 minutes. Approximately 23.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 77012 work in construction, while an estimated 10.9% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 77012 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 77012. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 77012

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.1%
Construction 23.9%
Manufacturing 9.5%
Wholesale trade 3.7%
Retail trade 10.2%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 8.0%
Information 0.6%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 10.2%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 10.4%
Other services, except public administration 6.8%
Public administration 0.8%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 77012 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 77012, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 77012 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.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 77012. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 77012

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 92
Credit reporting or credit repair services 69
Debt collection 6
Vehicle loan or lease 3
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 2
Other 5
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 77012

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 80
Incorrect information on your report 64
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 12
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 8
Attempts to collect debt not owed 5
Other 8
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 77012. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.