What to know about ZIP 77236
ZIP code 77236 covers ZIP 77236 with a population of about 5,485.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 26.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the HOUSTON media market.
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ZIP Code 77236 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
5,485
Density
N/A
Median income
$54,679
-27% vs US avg
Home value
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Median rent
$978
-16% vs US avg
Timezone
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Overview of ZIP Code 77236
Income and economy in ZIP 77236
Median household income in ZIP 77236 is about $54,679 — about 27% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 25.2%; unemployment rate near 6.3%; 27.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 6.7 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Healthcare, and Construction; about 1.1% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 14.1 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 77236
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $978 (about 16% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 31.4% (about 34.0 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).