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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People718 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 39.9417 householdsMedian household income $189,315Median rent $3,500+ a month0% of homes owner-occupiedSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting0.0% unemployment rate84% of adults are in the labour force, 538 employedMain industries: professional and business services 35%, hospitality, food and recreation 12%, farming, forestry and mining 12%Average commute 19 minutes14% drive alone, 6% car-pool, 1% take public transport, 42% walk or cycle, 37% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages63% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher100% finished high school, 33% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 87%, Russian or other Slavic 6%, German or Dutch 5%, French or Haitian Creole 3%Source: 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, 5 mi away
Nearby landmarksSouth Texas College of Lawcollege · under a mileUniversity of Houston - Downtowncollege · under a mileBeauchamps Springsspring · 2.8 miHouston Heights Waterworks Reservoirreservoir · 4.4 miBrady Islandisland · 5.4 miFidelity Islandisland · 6.4 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsDiscovery Greenpark · within reachSam Houston Parkpark · under a mileSheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Centerstate park · 12.8 mi · 2,654 acresHouston National Cemeteryhistoric site · 12.8 mi · 407 acresKaminski Parkstate park · 19.4 miBrazos Bend State Parkstate park · 28.0 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 home93% of households have a broadband subscription79% have cable, fibre or DSL14% rely on a mobile data plan alone0% 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
Elevation44 ft13 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalSaint Joseph Medical Centerunder a milePost officeSam Houston Post Officeunder a mileTown hallHouston City Hallunder a milePoliceHouston Police Department - Downtown Divisionunder a mileFire stationHouston Fire Department Station 8under a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi27 schools7 elementary, 6 middle, 8 high, 6 otherHighIncarnate Word Academyunder a mileHighKinder High School for the Performing and Visual Artsunder a mileSchoolYoung Scholars Academy for Excellenceunder a mileCollegeSouth Texas College of Lawunder a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportWilliam P. Hobby Airport HOU9.0 miInterstateI-69under a mileUS highwayUS 59under a mileAmtrakAmtrak Station HOS1.1 miLight railConvention District Rusk EBMETROunder a mileCoachDowntown HoustonFlixBusunder a mileTransit304 stops within a mileMETRO, The Woodlands Express, Town Center TrolleySources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 77010 ZIP area.