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ZIP 77042 — 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 77042

77042 has a population of 40,725 with a median age of 34.2 yrs (49.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
36.8%-40% vs US avg
x
Black
24.3%+96% vs US avg
x
Asian
6.7%+13% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
35.6%+90% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.0%-5% vs US avg
x
18–64
68.9%+12% vs US avg
x
65+
10.1%-38% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.4%+2% vs US avg
x
High school
19.5%-25% vs US avg
x
Some college
24.6%-15% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
44.5%+32% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
42.6%-11% vs US avg
x
Never married
42.0%+24% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.2%+18% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.2%
x
Diversity Index
67/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
15.9%+38% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
52.5%+278% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.4%-43% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.2%-31% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
18.0%+122% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
52.6%+807% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 77042

Poverty Rate
15.9%+38% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.4%-43% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
52.5%+278% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
18.0%+122% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.2%-31% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
26.6%+233% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.1%+20% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.4%-96% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
52.6%+807% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population40,725
Median age34.2
Poverty rate15.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White36.8%
Hispanic35.6%
Black24.3%
Asian6.7%
Foreign-born52.5%