77042 ZIP Code – Houston, Texas
77042 is a ZIP code serving Houston, Texas in Harris County with a population of approximately 40,747 residents. The median household income is $51,723 — below the Texas average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $320,400, above the national average, with 26.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,224 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 24% single-family (decreasing), 64% apartments (increasing), 11% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 10.0%, well above the national average. The poverty rate of 15.9% is above the U.S. average. An estimated 44.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. The population has a median age of 34.2, below the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 77063, 77036, 77072.
ZIP Code 77042 Data
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ZIP 77042 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 77042 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 40k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $51k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $320k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,224 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 34.2 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.0% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.9% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 44.5% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 77063 – Houston
- 77036 – Houston
- 77072 – Houston
- 77079 – Houston
- 77024 – Houston
- 77057 – Houston
- 77074 – Houston
- 77043 – Houston
- 77077 – Houston
- 77082 – Houston
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77063 | HOUSTON | 39,554 | $51,899 |
| 77036 | HOUSTON | 72,278 | $41,899 |
| 77072 | HOUSTON | 61,688 | $50,886 |
| 77079 | HOUSTON | 35,097 | $99,164 |
| 77024 | HOUSTON | 37,269 | $132,710 |