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ZIP 77038 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 77038

77038 has a population of 31,271 with a median age of 29.3 yrs (52.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
23.6%-62% vs US avg
x
Black
21.5%+73% vs US avg
x
Asian
4.4%-25% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
70.4%+276% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
34.6%+57% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.4%-5% vs US avg
x
65+
6.9%-57% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
35.2%+217% vs US avg
x
High school
33.2%+27% vs US avg
x
Some college
19.8%-31% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
11.8%-65% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
44.6%-7% vs US avg
x
Never married
42.9%+27% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.5%-8% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.0%
x
Diversity Index
40/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
25.4%+120% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
22.5%+62% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.9%-51% vs US avg
x
Disability
8.5%-36% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
19.3%+139% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 77038

Poverty Rate
25.4%+120% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.9%-51% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
22.5%+62% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
19.3%+139% vs US avg
x
Disability
8.5%-36% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
36.8%+361% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
23.2%+98% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population31,271
Median age29.3
Poverty rate25.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White23.6%
Hispanic70.4%
Black21.5%
Asian4.4%
Foreign-born22.5%