What to know about ZIP 77542
ZIP code 77542 covers ZIP 77542 with a population of about 6,021.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 32.6 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the HOUSTON media market.
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ZIP Code 77542 — 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
6,021
Density
N/A
Median income
$51,954
-31% vs US avg
Home value
$124,400
-64% vs US avg
Median rent
$725
-38% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 77542
Income and economy in ZIP 77542
Median household income in ZIP 77542 is about $51,954 — about 31% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 12.7%; unemployment rate near 7.4%; 6.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 27.4 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Construction, and Manufacturing; about 1.3% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 13.9 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 77542
Median home value is about $124,400 — about 64% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $725 (about 38% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 52.1% (about 13.3 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 77542, a household would need roughly $34,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $799. That sits below the local median household income ($51,954), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.