Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 4 min6:21 am – 8:25 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 10 h 14 min7:12 am – 5:26 pm
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People10,164 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 36.15,674 householdsMedian household income $83,980Median home value $384,400Median rent $1,486 a month41% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $6,294 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting7.1% unemployment rate77% of adults are in the labour force, 6,629 employedMain industries: professional and business services 23%, education and health care 16%, finance, insurance and real estate 12%Average commute 26 minutes65% drive alone, 4% car-pool, 5% take public transport, 3% walk or cycle, 22% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages46% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher92% finished high school, 17% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 66%, Spanish 29%, Korean 1%11% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month August: highs 94°F, lows 77°FColdest month January: highs 63°F, lows 44°F54 in of rain a year, on about 55 dayswettest month JuneSnow is rare109 days above 90°F, 5 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Houston-port station, 4 mi away
Nearby landmarksSouth Texas College of Lawcollege · 1.1 miUniversity of Houston - Downtowncollege · 1.3 miBeauchamps Springsspring · 3.4 miBrady Islandisland · 4.6 miHouston Heights Waterworks Reservoirreservoir · 5.1 miFidelity Islandisland · 5.6 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsDiscovery Greenpark · under a mileMarron Parkpark · 1.1 miSheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Centerstate park · 12.3 mi · 2,654 acresHouston National Cemeteryhistoric site · 13.3 mi · 407 acresKaminski Parkstate park · 18.7 miBrazos Bend State Parkstate park · 28.2 mi · 5,298 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Very HighHarris County, TX, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsHurricane Very HighTornado Very HighRiver flooding Very HighCold wave Very HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality11% of days had good air in 202540 of 365 days measured287 moderate, 28 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 10 unhealthy daysMedian index 62, worst day 172main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Harris County monitors, TX
Internet at home88% of households have a broadband subscription78% have cable, fibre or DSL9% rely on a mobile data plan alone6% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterCity of Houstonserves 2,970,543 people from surface water1 health-based violation since 2021latest May 2025: surface water treatment, treatment techniqueSource: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation45 ft14 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalSaint Joseph Medical Center1.2 miPost officeSam Houston Post Office1.1 miTown hallHouston City Hall1.6 miPoliceHouston Police Department - Downtown Divisionunder a mileFire stationHouston Fire Department Station 17under a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi29 schools7 elementary, 6 middle, 10 high, 6 otherMiddleBaylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Ruskunder a mileHighEast Early College High Schoolunder a mileHighIncarnate Word Academyunder a mileCollegeSouth Texas College of Law1.1 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportWilliam P. Hobby Airport HOU8.4 miInterstateI-69under a mileUS highwayUS 59under a mileAmtrakAmtrak Station HOS1.7 miLight railCoffee Plant / 2Nd Ward EBMETROunder a mileCoachDowntown HoustonFlixBus1.7 miTransit97 stops within a mileMETRO, Harris County TransitSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 77003 ZIP area.
