Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 4 min6:21 am – 8:25 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 10 h 14 min7:13 am – 5:26 pm
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People49,591 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 34.516,246 householdsMedian household income $81,658Median home value $253,100Median rent $1,532 a month64% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $4,064 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting5.7% unemployment rate71% of adults are in the labour force, 25,765 employedMain industries: education and health care 16%, manufacturing 12%, professional and business services 12%Average commute 29 minutes72% drive alone, 16% car-pool, 10% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages29% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher81% finished high school, 6% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 48%, Spanish 37%, Vietnamese 10%, other Indo-European languages 2%20% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
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 home96% of households have a broadband subscription83% have cable, fibre or DSL10% rely on a mobile data plan alone3% 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
