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South Houston city, TX

ZIP 77587 — 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 77587

77587 has a population of 16,058 with a median age of 30.5 yrs (47.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
36.7%-40% vs US avg
x
Black
2.3%-82% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.6%-73% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
91.1%+387% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
32.2%+46% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.0%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
8.8%-46% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
40.3%+263% vs US avg
x
High school
32.4%+24% vs US avg
x
Some college
18.1%-37% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
9.2%-73% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
47.8%-1% vs US avg
x
Never married
39.5%+17% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.4%-19% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.3%
x
Diversity Index
4/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
23.4%+104% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
19.2%+38% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.7%-55% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.2%-24% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.2%+88% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
63.3%+991% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AfricanAmericanEuropean

Health & Community Indicators in 77587

Poverty Rate
23.4%+104% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.7%-55% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
19.2%+38% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.2%+88% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.2%-24% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
30.9%+287% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
22.4%+91% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
63.3%+991% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population16,058
Median age30.5
Poverty rate23.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White36.7%
Hispanic91.1%
Black2.3%
Asian1.6%
Foreign-born19.2%