Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 3 min6:22 am – 8:25 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 10 h 14 min7:13 am – 5:27 pm
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People57,108 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 35.718,278 householdsMedian household income $51,070Median home value $187,800Median rent $1,300 a month45% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,328 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting6.7% unemployment rate62% of adults are in the labour force, 26,224 employedMain industries: education and health care 19%, retail 16%, hospitality, food and recreation 12%Average commute 29 minutes70% drive alone, 15% car-pool, 6% take public transport, 1% walk or cycle, 6% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages18% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher71% finished high school, 5% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 32%, Spanish 42%, Vietnamese 14%, other languages 5%37% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 95°F, lows 76°FColdest month January: highs 64°F, lows 45°F50 in of rain a year, on about 63 dayswettest month AugustSnow is rare112 days above 90°F, 10 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Houston Sugarland Mem station, 7 mi away; snow from Houston-westbury
Nearby landmarksAmerican Intercontinental University Houstoncollege · 2.9 miThe College of Health Care Professionscollege · 4.1 miGannoway Lakelake · 5.2 miAlkire Lakelake · 5.8 miBarker Reservoirreservoir · 6.3 miOyster Creek Channel Reservoirreservoir · 6.6 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsAlief Community Parkrecreation area · under a mileBoone Road Parkpark · under a mileHouston National Cemeteryhistoric site · 17.6 mi · 407 acresJohn Paul's Landingpublic land · 18.3 mi · 862 acresBrazos Bend State Parkstate park · 20.4 mi · 5,298 acresSheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Centerstate park · 26.3 mi · 2,654 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 home86% of households have a broadband subscription67% have cable, fibre or DSL16% rely on a mobile data plan alone11% 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
Elevation73 ft22 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalWest Chase Houston Hospital1.9 miPost officeAlief Post Officeunder a mileTown hallMeadows Place City Hall3.6 miPoliceAlief Independent School District Police Departmentunder a mileFire stationHouston Fire Department Station 76under a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi25 schools11 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high, 5 otherSchoolAlief Learning Centerunder a mileElementaryMartin Elementary Schoolunder a mileMiddleAlief Middle Schoolunder a mileCollegeAmerican Intercontinental University Houston2.9 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportWilliam P. Hobby Airport HOU19 miInterstateI-693.7 miUS highwayUS 593.7 miAmtrakAmtrak Station HOS14 miLight railSmith Lands Stn SBMETRO11 miCoachDowntown HoustonFlixBus13 miTransit39 stops within a mileMETROSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 77072 ZIP area.
