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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People36,938 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 33.414,801 householdsMedian household income $58,728Median home value $242,900Median rent $1,276 a month41% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $3,543 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting5.6% unemployment rate75% of adults are in the labour force, 20,808 employedMain industries: construction 18%, professional and business services 14%, education and health care 14%Average commute 26 minutes70% drive alone, 10% car-pool, 3% take public transport, 3% walk or cycle, 10% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages26% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher75% finished high school, 9% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 45%, Spanish 53%, other Indo-European languages 1%30% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month August: highs 95°F, lows 75°FColdest month January: highs 64°F, lows 44°F52 in of rain a year, on about 64 dayswettest month JuneSnow is rare111 days above 90°F, 10 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Houston Intercont Ap station, 12 mi away
Nearby landmarksLone Star College - Victory Centercollege · 2.6 miThe College of Health Care Professionscollege · 2.6 miHouston Heights Waterworks Reservoirreservoir · 4.6 miJersey Lakelake · 6.3 miLake Rittenhouselake · 6.5 miBeauchamps Springsspring · 6.6 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsLangwood Parkpark · under a mileT.C. Jester Parkwaypark · 1.1 miHouston National Cemeteryhistoric site · 6.7 mi · 407 acresSheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Centerstate park · 17.2 mi · 2,654 acresJohn Paul's Landingpublic land · 18.9 mi · 862 acresKaminski Parkstate park · 25.7 miSource: 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 home85% of households have a broadband subscription65% have cable, fibre or DSL17% 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 servicesHospitalMemorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital3.0 miPost officeOak Forest Post Office2.0 miTown hallHilshire Village City Hall2.8 miPoliceHouston Police Department - North Division3.7 miFire stationHouston Fire Department Station 50under a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi13 schools9 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 otherHighScarborough High Schoolunder a mileElementaryBenbrook Elementary Schoolunder a mileElementarySt Ambrose Catholic Schoolunder a mileCollegeLone Star College - Victory Center2.6 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH13 miInterstateI-6102.5 miUS highwayUS 2901.3 miAmtrakAmtrak Station HOS7.8 miLight railNorthline Transit Center Hcc SBMETRO5.9 miCoachHoustonAmtrak Chartered Vehicle7.8 miTransit60 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 77092 ZIP area.
