ZIP Code 77039 Demographics & Data

Houston, TX (ZIP Code 77039) Profile

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In-depth Statistics and Demographics About 77039

The U.S. ZIP Code 77039 is associated with Houston, TX in Harris County. In this Texas region, an estimated 4.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $13,601. An estimated 30% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $36,769. The median age in ZIP Code 77039 is approximately 27.6 years, and 9.9% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate for this region is 28,877.

Population in 77039

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 77039 is 28,877.

Houston, TX

The 77039 ZIP Code is associated with Houston, TX in Harris County.

Area Codes associated with 77039

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 77039 include 281, 713, and 832.

Sunrise / Sunset in 77039

Sunrise: 7:09 am
Sunset: 7:18 pm
Sunrise in 77039 7:09 am
Sunrise in 77039 7:18 pm

Weather forecast for 77039

Today's forecast for 77039: Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 107. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.

Current air quality in 77039

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 77039 Good

Internet in 77039

An estimated 66.0% of households in ZIP Code 77039 have a computer, while about 58.5% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 77039

The gender split in ZIP Code 77039 is an estimated 50.7% male and approximately 49.3% female.

Health Insurance in 77039

Approximately 46.6% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 77039 (Houston, TX) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 77039

The median household income in ZIP Code 77039 is $36,769, while the region's mean household income is $47,955. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $13,601. The per capita income in ZIP Code 77039 of $13,601 is approximately 56.51% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 29.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately213.68% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.8% of the population in 77039 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.1% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 0.7% of 77039 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 77039. 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 77039

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 9.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 8.5%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 13.2%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 16.1%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 16.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 17.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 10.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 6.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 2.2%
$200,000 or more per year 0.7%

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 77039

Residents of ZIP Code 77039 are younger than average. The median age of 27.6 years in ZIP Code 77039 is approximately 27.56% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 66.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 9.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.4% of the population in 77039 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.1% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.4% of 77039 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 77039. 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 77039

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 9.5%
5 to 9 years 8.6%
10 to 14 years 8.8%
15 to 19 years 10.3%
20 to 24 years 8.5%
25 to 34 years 14.4%
35 to 44 years 12.2%
45 to 54 years 13.1%
55 to 59 years 3.8%
60 to 64 years 2.8%
65 to 74 years 4.5%
75 to 84 years 3.0%
85 years and over 0.4%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 77039 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 77039. 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 77039

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 77039 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 77039 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 53.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 77039 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 77039

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 53.4%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 77039. 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 77039. 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 77039

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Education levels in ZIP Code 77039

In ZIP Code 77039, 50.0% of the population graduated high school, while 4.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 28.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 28.8% in this Harris County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 77039

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 28.3%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 21.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 28.8%
Some college, no degree 13.4%
Associate's degree 3.8%
Bachelor's degree 3.4%
Graduate or professional degree 0.7%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 77039. 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 77039

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 77039, 99.8% is one race, while 0.2% are two or more races. Approximately 85.4% of 77039 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 77039 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (86.7%), followed by Black or African American (8.8%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 77039. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 77039

Industry Percent
White 86.7%
Black or African American 8.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 3.4%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 77039

In ZIP Code 77039, 22.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 76.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.3% 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 in 77039

Language Spoken Percent
English only 22.8%
Spanish 76.3%
Other Indo-European languages 0.2%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.3%
Other languages 0.3%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 77039. 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 77039

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 77039, an estimated 35.8% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 34.3% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Harris County region.

Age of Housing in 77039

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.3%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.9%
Built between 2000 and 2009 5.6%
Built between 1990 and 1999 5.5%
Built between 1980 and 1989 9.8%
Built between 1970 and 1979 35.8%
Built between 1960 and 1969 34.3%
Built between 1950 and 1959 5.5%
Built between 1940 and 1949 1.4%
Built in 1939 or earlier 0.8%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 77039. 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 77039 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 77039 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.18 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 25.73% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 21.4% 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 77039. This visualizes electricity rates in 77039 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 77039

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 77039 10.98¢/kWh 8.16¢/kWh 5.57¢/kWh
Texas 14.47¢/kWh 9.11¢/kWh 6.2¢/kWh
United States 16.41¢/kWh 13.1¢/kWh 8.44¢/kWh

Solar Power in 77039

Month ZIP Code 77039 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.42 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.02 3 6.31
Mar 5.23 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.13 5.13 7.3
May 5.26 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.24 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.41 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.73 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.66 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.91 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.79 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.37 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 77039. This visualizes solar power levels in 77039 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 77039

In 77039, 58.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 30.7 minutes. Approximately 26.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 77039 work in construction, while an estimated 12.8% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.3% of 77039 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 77039. 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 77039

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.3%
Construction 26.9%
Manufacturing 10.0%
Wholesale trade 2.5%
Retail trade 12.8%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 7.4%
Information 1.7%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 2.6%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 9.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 10.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 7.3%
Other services, except public administration 4.7%
Public administration 2.9%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 77039 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 77039, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 77039 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Harris County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 77039. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 77039

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 90
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 32
Debt collection 24
Checking or savings account 4
Credit card or prepaid card 2
Other 5
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 77039

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 56
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 39
Improper use of your report 18
Attempts to collect debt not owed 14
Written notification about debt 10
Other 20
* 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 77039. 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.