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ZIP 77048 — 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 77048

77048 has a population of 20,430 with a median age of 32.3 yrs (45.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
13.0%-79% vs US avg
x
Black
69.8%+463% vs US avg
x
Asian
3.7%-37% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
23.8%+27% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
27.9%+27% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.8%-1% vs US avg
x
65+
11.3%-31% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
16.9%+53% vs US avg
x
High school
29.0%+11% vs US avg
x
Some college
33.5%+16% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
20.6%-39% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
40.0%-17% vs US avg
x
Never married
41.5%+23% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.7%+23% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.8%
x
Diversity Index
44/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
27.3%+138% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
16.2%+16% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.6%-41% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
22.2%+174% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
65.2%+1024% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanIrishAfrican

Health & Community Indicators in 77048

Poverty Rate
27.3%+138% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.6%-41% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
16.2%+16% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
22.2%+174% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
16.5%+106% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
27.0%+131% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
65.2%+1024% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population20,430
Median age32.3
Poverty rate27.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White13.0%
Hispanic23.8%
Black69.8%
Asian3.7%
Foreign-born16.2%