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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People60,098 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 35.827,830 householdsMedian household income $72,871Median home value $379,700Median rent $1,430 a month37% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $5,740 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting7.0% unemployment rate71% of adults are in the labour force, 31,824 employedMain industries: education and health care 23%, professional and business services 20%, retail 11%Average commute 29 minutes63% drive alone, 6% car-pool, 3% take public transport, 3% walk or cycle, 23% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages59% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher95% finished high school, 24% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 65%, Spanish 16%, other Indo-European languages 6%, other Asian or Pacific languages 3%10% 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 home95% 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
