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77005 Zip Code (West University Place, TX) Detailed Profile




Estimated zip code population in 2022: 29,235
Zip code population in 2010: 25,528
Zip code population in 2000: 23,338

Houses and condos: 10,957
Renter-occupied apartments: 2,862
% of renters here:

27%
State:

38%
March 2022 cost of living index in zip code 77005: 102.7 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 3.8 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.0 sq. mi.
Population density: 7,603 people per square mile 
 
 (high).

Age and Sex of Residents in zip code 77005
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Real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2022:
This zip code:

0.7% ($10,460)
Texas:

1.5% ($4,050)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $10,505 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $10,700 (0.8%)

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Males: 14,635  (50.1%)
Females: 14,600  (49.9%)

For population 25 years and over in 77005:

  • High school or higher: 102.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 90.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 54.1%
  • Unemployed: 3.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in 77005:

  • Never married: 34.7%
  • Now married: 57.1%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 2.8%
  • Divorced: 5.1%

Zip code 77005 compared to state average:

  • Median household income significantly above state average.
  • Median house value significantly above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.
  • Races in zip code 77005 (2022)
    • 19,96768.3%White
    • 3,87213.2%Asian
    • 2,91710.0%Hispanic or Latino
    • 1,6015.5%Two or more races
    • 7302.5%Black
    • 770.3%Some other race
    • 680.2%American Indian
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Estimated median house/condo value in 2022: $1,500,004
77005:

$1,500,004
Texas:

$275,400



According to our research of Texas and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in 77005 zip code as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in zip code 77005 is 28,104 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this zip code is much lower than the state average.


Median resident age:
This zip code:

37.2 years
Texas median age:

35.6 years
Average household size:
This zip code:

2.5 people
Texas:

2.6 people

Averages for the 2020 tax year for zip code 77005, filed in 2021:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2020: $426,736 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$426,736
State:

$77,054

Salary/wage: $303,822 (reported on 74.8% of returns)
Here:

$303,822
State:

$62,766
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1210.7% for AGIs below $25k, 3804.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 6672.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10603.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 18201.2% for AGIs $100k-200k, 181198.6% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $8,499 (reported on 65.8% of returns)
This zip code:

$8,499
Texas:

$2,665
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 75.3% for AGIs below $25k, 105.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 164.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 345.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 569.1% for AGIs $100k-200k, 4319.8% for AGIs over 200k)

Ordinary dividends: $34,715 (reported on 65.1% of returns)
Here:

$34,715
State:

$10,044
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 215.2% for AGIs below $25k, 342.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 531.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1155.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2319.0% for AGIs $100k-200k, 17673.4% for AGIs over 200k)

Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$102,377 (reported on 61.9% of returns)
Here:

+$102,377
State:

+$39,590
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 164.8% for AGIs below $25k, 347.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 413.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 591.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2098.6% for AGIs $100k-200k, 54217.3% for AGIs over 200k)

Profit/loss from business: +$56,813 (reported on 25.0% of returns)
Here:

+$56,813
State:

+$10,888
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 176.7% for AGIs below $25k, 285.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 389.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 667.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1550.4% for AGIs $100k-200k, 10978.5% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $64,111 (reported on 14.2% of returns)
77005:

$64,111
Texas:

$24,740
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 101.2% for AGIs below $25k, 279.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 361.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 837.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2103.8% for AGIs $100k-200k, 6120.9% for AGIs over 200k)

Self-employed (Keogh) retirement plans: $46,480 (reported on 6.2% of returns)
77005:

$46,480
Texas:

$29,298
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 45.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 150.0% for AGIs $100k-200k, 2450.1% for AGIs over 200k)

Total itemized deductions: $67,144 (reported on 35.5% of returns)
Here:

$67,144
State:

$40,428
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 273.2% for AGIs below $25k, 502.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 620.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1334.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2465.5% for AGIs $100k-200k, 18453.6% for AGIs over 200k)

Charity contributions: $36,422 (reported on 31.5% of returns)
Here:

$36,422
State:

$18,201
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 12.9% for AGIs below $25k, 51.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 86.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 255.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 595.9% for AGIs $100k-200k, 9649.9% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxes paid: $9,398 (reported on 35.1% of returns)
77005:

$9,398
State:

$7,821
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 50.9% for AGIs below $25k, 104.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 139.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 280.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 534.5% for AGIs $100k-200k, 2357.4% for AGIs over 200k)

Earned income credit: $1,172 (reported on 2.6% of returns)
Here:

$1,172
State:

$2,584
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 27.1% for AGIs below $25k, 14.8% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2020 taxes: 90.0%
Here:

90%
State:

92%
(% for various income ranges: 87.3% for AGIs below $25k, 90.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 90.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 89.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 88.4% for AGIs $100k-200k, 91.6% for AGIs over 200k)

Averages for the 2012 tax year for zip code 77005, filed in 2013:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2012: $449,371 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$449,371
State:

$65,384

Salary/wage: $301,843 (reported on 77.6% of returns)
Here:

$301,843
State:

$52,524
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 63.9% for AGIs below $25k, 70.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 68.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 61.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 64.3% for AGIs $100k-200k, 51.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $7,272 (reported on 66.4% of returns)
This zip code:

$7,272
Texas:

$2,372
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.0% for AGIs below $25k, 2.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.3% for AGIs $100k-200k, 1.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Ordinary dividends: $37,474 (reported on 61.6% of returns)
Here:

$37,474
State:

$9,721
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 12.0% for AGIs below $25k, 6.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 5.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 5.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 5.0% for AGIs $100k-200k, 5.1% for AGIs over 200k)

Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$140,481 (reported on 56.3% of returns)
Here:

+$140,481
State:

+$35,319
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.8% for AGIs below $25k, 2.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.8% for AGIs $100k-200k, 18.9% for AGIs over 200k)

Profit/loss from business: +$61,685 (reported on 25.9% of returns)
Here:

+$61,685
State:

+$13,732
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 10.0% for AGIs below $25k, 7.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 8.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 7.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 7.7% for AGIs $100k-200k, 3.2% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $63,621 (reported on 14.3% of returns)
77005:

$63,621
Texas:

$19,511
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.8% for AGIs below $25k, 4.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 4.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 4.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 5.7% for AGIs $100k-200k, 1.7% for AGIs over 200k)

Self-employment retirement plans: $37,417 (reported on 7.4% of returns)
77005:

$37,417
Texas:

$23,938
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.5% for AGIs $100k-200k, 0.6% for AGIs over 200k)

Total itemized deductions: $63,444 (9% of AGI, reported on 59.6% of returns)
Here:

$63,444
State:

$24,724

Here:

9.0% of AGI
State:

15.9% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 20.0% for AGIs below $25k, 15.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 15.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 16.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 16.0% for AGIs $100k-200k, 7.7% for AGIs over 200k)

Charity contributions: $25,103 (reported on 53.7% of returns)
Here:

$25,103
State:

$6,808
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.1% for AGIs below $25k, 1.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.3% for AGIs $100k-200k, 3.1% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxes paid: $20,452 (reported on 59.1% of returns)
77005:

$20,452
State:

$6,921
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 5.4% for AGIs below $25k, 5.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 5.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 5.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 6.6% for AGIs $100k-200k, 2.4% for AGIs over 200k)

Earned income credit: $1,288 (reported on 2.9% of returns)
Here:

$1,288
State:

$2,570
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.6% for AGIs below $25k, 0.2% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2012 taxes: 58.8%
Here:

59%
State:

51%
(% for various income ranges: 47.8% for AGIs below $25k, 42.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 48.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 48.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 57.6% for AGIs $100k-200k, 72.5% for AGIs over 200k)

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 77005, filed in 2005:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $197,526 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$197,526
State:

$47,881

Salary/wage: $164,200 (reported on 75.3% of returns)
Here:

$164,200
State:

$41,947
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 60.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 70.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 68.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 66.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 61.2% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $4,571 (reported on 71.1% of returns)
This zip code:

$4,571
Texas:

$2,255
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 6.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 4.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.3% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $10,313 (reported on 62.9% of returns)
Here:

$10,313
State:

$4,261
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 7.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 4.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 4.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.0% for AGIs over 100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$36,331 (reported on 57.0% of returns)
Here:

+$36,331
State:

+$16,110
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 2.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 11.0% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$39,706 (reported on 25.3% of returns)
Here:

+$39,706
State:

+$11,013
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 8.8% for AGIs $10k-25k, 4.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 4.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 7.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 5.0% for AGIs over 100k)

IRA payment deduction: $3,768 (reported on 3.3% of returns)
77005:

$3,768
Texas:

$3,120
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.0% for AGIs over 100k)

Self-employed pension: $25,451 (reported on 7.5% of returns)
Here:

$25,451
Texas:

$16,401
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.0% for AGIs over 100k)

Total itemized deductions: $37,886 (12% of AGI, reported on 55.3% of returns)
Here:

$37,886
State:

$19,631

Here:

12.4% of AGI
State:

18.9% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 22.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 17.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 18.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 20.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 9.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $10,075 (3% of AGI, reported on 50.2% of returns)
Here:

$10,075
State:

$4,753

Here:

3.1% of AGI
State:

4.2% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $56,694 (reported on 83.5% of returns)
77005:

$56,694
State:

$9,058
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 5.8% for AGIs $10k-25k, 9.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 11.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 12.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 24.9% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $1,035 (reported on 2.6% of returns)
Here:

$1,035
State:

$2,024

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 56.1%
Here:

56%
State:

57%
(% for various income ranges: 51.1% for AGIs below $10k, 48.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 47.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 51.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 53.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 63.8% for AGIs over 100k)

Estimated median household income in 2022:
This zip code:

$210,868
Texas:

$72,284
West University Place, TX (77005) map Nearest zip codes: 77098, 77046, 77030, 77027, 77025, 77019.
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Percentage of family households:
This zip code:

50.6%
Texas:

50.5%
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:

2.0%
Texas:

48.7%
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Household received Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 24
Household did not receive Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 10,437


Women who had a birth in the past 12 months: 372 (379 now married, 0 unmarried)
Women who did not have a birth in the past 12 months: 6,367 (2,997 now married, 3,363 unmarried)


Housing units in zip code 77005 with a mortgage: 4,425 (260 second mortgage, 190 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 29

Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $3,982
Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $1,537

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:

4.3%
Whole state:

14.0%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:

2.1%
Whole state:

7.4%
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

8.3
State:

6.3
Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

3.3
State:

4.0
  • Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages

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  • Notable locations in zip code 77005: West Lot 1 (A), West Lot 2 (B), West Lot 3 (C), West Lot 4 (D), West Lot 5 (E), West Eleventh Place Historic District (F), Southside Place Fire Department (G), West University Place Fire Department (H), Southside Place Police Department (I), Rice College Masters House (J), Rice Memorial Center (K), Rice University Campus Observatory (L), Rice University Humanities Building (M), Rice University Police Department (N), Richardson College Masters House (O), Robert and Agnes Cohen House (P), Robert R Herring Hall (Q), Ryon Engineering Laboratory (R), Seeley G Mudd Computer Science Laboratory (S), Sewell Hall (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Shopping Centers: Weslayan Plaza Shopping Center (1), Montclair Shopping Center (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Churches in zip code 77005 include: Saint George Orthodox Church (A), Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church (B), Rice Memorial Chapel (C), Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church (D), Palmer Episcopal Church (E), Christ the King Lutheran Church (F), West University United Methodist Church (G), Temple Emanuel Church (H), Maryknoll Fathers Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Parks in zip code 77005 include: Cameron Field (1), Jake Hess Tennis Stadium (2), Rice University Track and Soccer Stadium (3), Reckling Park (4), Rice Stadium (5), Fleming Park (6). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Tourist attraction (not listed on the city page) : Aquarium Environments Inc. (Aquariums; 2414 Tangley St).

Year house built
  • Year house built (houses)
  • 182020 or later
  • 1,9822010 to 2019
  • 2,0522000 to 2009
  • 2,0951990 to 1999
  • 1,6651980 to 1989
  • 3141970 to 1979
  • 1921960 to 1969
  • 1591950 to 1959
  • 7091940 to 1949
  • 1,4881939 or earlier

Zip code 77005 satellite photo by USGS

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in West University Place, TX (77005)
  • Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in West University Place, TX (77005)
  • 46no bedroom
  • 1011 bedroom
  • 7942 bedrooms
  • 2,0253 bedrooms
  • 3,6114 bedrooms
  • 1,1325+ bedrooms
Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in West University Place, TX (77005)
  • Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in West University Place, TX (77005)
  • 367no bedroom
  • 1,1041 bedroom
  • 1,0402 bedrooms
  • 2123 bedrooms
  • 1464 bedrooms
  • 395+ bedrooms
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Cars and other vehicles available in West University Place, TX (77005) in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • Cars and other vehicles available in West University Place, TX (77005) in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • 169no vehicle
  • 1,2791 vehicle
  • 4,4032 vehicles
  • 1,3563 vehicles
  • 3684 vehicles
  • 845+ vehicles
Cars and other vehicles available in West University Place, TX (77005) in renter-occupied apartments
  • Cars and other vehicles available in West University Place, TX (77005) in renter-occupied apartments
  • 371no vehicle
  • 1,2941 vehicle
  • 1,0502 vehicles
  • 1333 vehicles
  • 04 vehicles
  • 115+ vehicles

  • Zip code 77005 household income distribution in 2022

  • Zip code 77005 household income distribution in 2022
  • 324Less than $10,000
  • 234$10,000 to $14,999
  • 212$15,000 to $19,999
  • 59$20,000 to $24,999
  • 182$25,000 to $29,999
  • 55$30,000 to $34,999
  • 104$35,000 to $39,999
  • 97$40,000 to $44,999
  • 111$45,000 to $49,999
  • 621$50,000 to $59,999
  • 548$60,000 to $74,999
  • 439$75,000 to $99,999
  • 775$100,000 to $124,999
  • 432$125,000 to $149,999
  • 826$150,000 to $199,999
  • 5,505$200,000 or more
  • Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2022 in zip code 77005

  • Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2022 in zip code 77005
  • 8Less than $10,000
  • 6$100,000 to $124,999
  • 55$125,000 to $149,999
  • 32$150,000 to $174,999
  • 32$175,000 to $199,999
  • 172$200,000 to $249,999
  • 120$250,000 to $299,999
  • 250$300,000 to $399,999
  • 325$400,000 to $499,999
  • 763$500,000 to $749,999
  • 1,291$750,000 to $999,999
  • 2,969$1,000,000 to $1,499,999
  • 2,334$1,500,000 to $1,999,999
  • 1,633$2,000,000 or more
  • Rent paid by renters in 2022 in zip code 77005

  • Rent paid by renters in 2022 in zip code 77005
  • 61Less than $100
  • 8$250 to $299
  • 33$350 to $399
  • 7$550 to $599
  • 21$650 to $699
  • 62$700 to $749
  • 64$800 to $899
  • 26$900 to $999
  • 76$1,000 to $1,249
  • 231$1,250 to $1,499
  • 1,109$1,500 to $1,999
  • 492$2,000 to $2,499
  • 383$2,500 to $2,999
  • 126$3,000 to $3,499
  • 419$3,500 or more
  • 80No cash rent

Median gross rent in 2022: $2,046.


Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2022: $2,423,018.

Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2022 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $1,559,410
  • Black or African American householders: $1,082,923
  • American Indian or Alaska Native householders: $1,134,491
  • Asian householders: $1,297,445
  • Some other race householders: $1,547,034
  • Two or more races householders: $1,502,892
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $983,913

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $1,500,004
77005:

$1,500,004
Texas:

$275,400
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $995,773 - $1,988,129

Mean price in 2022:

Detached houses: $2,066,861
Here:

$2,066,861
State:

$369,058

Townhouses or other attached units: $983,831
Here:

$983,831
State:

$327,631

In 2-unit structures: $4,182,985
Here:

$4,182,985
State:

$374,947

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $1,420,711
Here:

$1,420,711
State:

$209,652

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $320,150
Here:

$320,150
State:

$413,944

Mobile homes: $397,907
Here:

$397,907
State:

$124,413
Owners and renters by unit type in zip code 77005
Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 7,469
  • One, attached: 614
  • Two: 249
  • 3 or 4: 101
  • 5 to 9: 166
  • 10 to 19: 79
  • 20 to 49: 260
  • 50 or more: 2,244
  • Mobile homes: 11

Unemployment: 3.6%

  • Means of transportation to work in zip code 77005

  • Means of transportation to work in zip code 77005
  • 64.8%8,365Drove a car alone
  • 5.9%756Carpooled
  • 0.6%81Bus or trolley bus
  • 0.2%25Taxi
  • 0.1%11Motorcycle
  • 1.2%158Bicycle
  • 4.6%589Walked
  • 2.2%280Other means
  • 22.8%2,949Worked at home
  • Travel time to work (commute) in zip code 77005

  • Travel time to work (commute) in zip code 77005
  • 247Less than 5 minutes
  • 9735 to 9 minutes
  • 1,80010 to 14 minutes
  • 2,43515 to 19 minutes
  • 2,05420 to 24 minutes
  • 60825 to 29 minutes
  • 94230 to 34 minutes
  • 32035 to 39 minutes
  • 30740 to 44 minutes
  • 27445 to 59 minutes
  • 18160 to 89 minutes
  • 10990 or more minutes

Neighborhoods in zip code 77005:

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 95.3%

Household type by relationship:

Households: 29,235
  • Male householders: 5,656 (1,285 living alone), Female householders: 4,860 (1,345 living alone)
  • 6,506 spouses (6,428 opposite-sex spouses), 396 unmarried partners, (350 opposite-sex unmarried partners), 7,659 children (7,459 natural, 87 adopted, 110 stepchildren), 2 grandchildren, 47 brothers or sisters, 223 parents, 0 foster children, 112 other relatives, 551 non-relatives
  • In group quarters: 3,232 (-1 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 3,444 2-persons, 1,445 3-persons, 1,619 4-persons, 502 5-persons, 229 6-persons, 51 7-or-more-persons

Size of nonfamily households: 2,630 1-person, 552 2-persons, 18 3-persons, 13 4-persons, 8 5-persons, 10 6-persons

6,235 married couples with children.
452 single-parent households (31 men, 421 women).

76.9% of residents of 77005 zip code speak English at home.
8.3% of residents speak Spanish at home (90% very well, 4% well, 6% not well).
5.7% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (88% very well, 11% well, 1% not well).
8.6% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (87% very well, 10% well, 3% not well).
1.5% of residents speak other language at home (89% very well, 11% well).

Foreign born population: 5,310 (18.2%)
(52.1% of them are naturalized citizens)
This zip code:

18.2%
Whole state:

17.2%
Most common places of birth for foreign-born residents
  • 10%Bhutan
  • 6%Hong Kong
  • 5%Chile
  • 5%Sweden
  • 4%Honduras
  • 3%Japan
  • 3%India
Most common first ancestries reported in 77005
  • 11%English
  • 8%German
  • 7%American
  • 5%Irish
  • 4%Czech
  • 4%European
  • 2%Italian
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 2,5722010 or later
  • 1,0322000 to 2009
  • 7751990 to 1999
  • 1,478Before 1990

Zip code 77005 topographic map

There are 325 Other Medical Specialists in Zip Code 77005.

Facilities with environmental interests located in this zip code:

  • AD ART PRINTERS (2521 ROBINHOOD in HOUSTON, TX)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
  • ASSOCIATED AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (3651 JENSEN DR in HOUSTON, TX)
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    Business SIC classification: AUTOMOBILE PARKING
  • AVANGARD INDUSTINES, LTD (3000 BRITTMOORE RD in HOUSTON, TX)
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit

Zip code 77005 marital status for males
Zip code 77005 marital status for females

Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 0.2%
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1.2%

Most commonly used house heating fuel
  • 55.2%Utility gas
  • 43.5%Electricity
  • 0.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas

Population in 1990: 21,772. Population change in the 1990s: +1,566 (+7.2%).

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 13,947
  • Northeast: 2,217
  • Midwest: 2,203
  • South: 3,208
  • West: 2,015

51% of the 77005 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 60% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 50% lived in Texas.

84% of the 77005 zip code residents lived in the same house 1 year ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 61% moved from this county.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 14% moved from different county within same state.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 14% moved from different state.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 9% moved from abroad.

Year householders moved into unit in West University Place, TX (77005)

Private vs. public school enrollment:

Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 1,526
Here:

48.3%
Texas:

8.8%
Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 997
Here:

70.7%
Texas:

8.0%
Students in private undergraduate colleges: 2,438
Here:

67.1%
Texas:

16.2%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Class of Workers in 2022
Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months
  • Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months ($)
  • 269,524Legal occupations
  • 243,769Health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations
  • 174,615Management occupations
  • 147,906Architecture and engineering occupations
  • 117,410Business and financial operations occupations
  • 108,913Life, physical, and social science occupations

Companies with federal contracts located in this zip code (HOUSTON, TX):

  • AIG ALLISON INSTRUMENTATION (2715 BISSONNET ST STE 403; small business)
    $98,999 with Navy for Marine Hardware and Hull Items. Signed on 2006-06-09. Completion date: 2006-08-20.
  • AMPAC CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC (4138 UNIVERSITY BLVD; small business) : $53,493 in 2 contracts from 2001 to 2002
    $49,750 with Army for Chemicals. Signed on 2001-09-28. Completion date: 2001-11-12.
    $3,743 with Army for Bulk Explosives. Signed on 2002-09-26. Completion date: 2002-12-31.
  • EXPERT BUILDING MAINTENANCE IN (5615 MORNING SIDE DRIVE SU; small business) : $52,122 in 7 contracts from 2003 to 2006
    Contracts for Custodial Janitorial Services by Army
    Signed by year: 2000: $0; 2001: $0; 2002: $0; 2003: $10,474; 2004: $10,614; 2005: $15,794; 2006: $15,240.

    Biggest contracts:
    $10,754 with Army for Custodial Janitorial Services. Signed on 2005-01-28. Completion date: 2006-03-31.
    $10,614, same as above. Signed on 2004-03-06. Completion date: 2005-03-31.
    $10,474, same as above. Signed on 2003-03-31. Completion date: 2004-03-31.
    $7,620, same as above. Signed on 2006-04-25. Completion date: 2007-03-31.
  • AMERICAN BOARD OF OTOLARYNGOLO (5615 KIRBY DR , STE #600; small business) : $23,763 in 5 contracts from 2004 to 2005
    Contracts for Other Education and Training Services, Certifications and Accreditations for Educational Institutions, Tuition, Registration, and Membership Fees, Books and Pamphlets by Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Air Force, Navy
    Signed by year: 2000: $0; 2001: $0; 2002: $0; 2003: $0; 2004: $4,530; 2005: $19,233; 2006: $0.

    Biggest contracts:
    $6,010 with Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences for Other Education and Training Services. Taking place in MD. Signed on 2005-03-03. Completion date: 2005-03-05.
    $5,671 with Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences for Certifications and Accreditations for Educational Institutions. Taking place in MD. Signed on 2005-10-26. Completion date: 2006-03-04.
    $4,580 with Air Force for Tuition, Registration, and Membership Fees. Signed on 2005-10-01. Completion date: 2005-10-17.
    $4,530, same as above. Signed on 2004-11-10. Completion date: 2005-03-05.
  • WILLIAMS, BRENNA (4041 LAW STE 602; small business) : $19,800 in 2 contracts in 2006
    $12,540 with Air Force for Chaplain Services. Taking place in AZ. Signed on 2006-02-17. Completion date: 2006-09-30.
    $7,260, same as above. Signed on 2006-02-08. Completion date: 2006-09-30.

Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Accommodation and Food Services: Full-Service Restaurants (50-99 employees: 6 establishments, 20-49 employees: 13 establishments, 10-19 employees: 9 establishments, 5-9 employees: 8 establishments, 1-4 employees: 5 establishments)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration): Religious Organizations (100-249: 2, 50-99: 2, 20-49: 1, 10-19: 3, 5-9: 1, 1-4: 4)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Limited-Service Restaurants (50-99: 1, 20-49: 9, 10-19: 4, 5-9: 3, 1-4: 5)
  • Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (250-499: 1)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (100-249: 1, 20-49: 3, 10-19: 3, 5-9: 3, 1-4: 4)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (100-249: 1, 10-19: 5, 5-9: 4, 1-4: 31)
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation: Museums (100-249: 2)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration): Beauty Salons (100-249: 1, 20-49: 1, 10-19: 2, 5-9: 5, 1-4: 13)

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Noninstitutionalized Residents with Employment Disability

People in group quarters in 2010:

  • 2,322 people in college/university student housing
  • 12 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers

People in group quarters in 2000:

  • 1,119 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 17 people in other group homes
  • 2 people in religious group quarters

Fatal accident statistics in 2012:

  • Fatal accident count: 1
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 1
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
  • Fatalities: 1
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 1
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 1
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 6 full and 8 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED15$227,186743$488,0571,632$370,70334$210,3725$32,903,47674$333,4160$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$075$557,227106$357,1253$178,5530$07$205,8560$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$140,690117$479,965272$424,32128$152,8631$194,69019$223,4731$21,050
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN1$211,530108$453,961248$404,1811$21,0500$017$275,7800$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS2$148,78036$543,34990$509,7750$00$01$61,0400$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 1999
Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 4 full and 8 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED33$333,3306$358,147
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED9$349,7692$313,740
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$354,8300$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN3$321,3800$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 1999
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in zip code 77005
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in zip code 77005 - Value

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 22. The highest number of reported fires - 51 took place in 2005, and the least - 10 in 2014. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Zip Code 77005 When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (59.7%), and Outside Fires (19.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Zip Code 77005
    • 22259.7%Structure Fires
    • 7119.1%Outside Fires
    • 4913.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 308.1%Other

See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for zip code 77005, Texas

Most common first names in zip code 77005 among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary16881.7 years
John16174.3 years
William16077.6 years
James13074.2 years
Robert10574.0 years
Charles7874.5 years
Margaret6679.5 years
George6675.8 years
Joseph5978.6 years
Elizabeth5580.5 years
Most common last names in zip code 77005 among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith6678.9 years
Jones3679.4 years
Williams3477.1 years
Moore2977.0 years
Brown2973.9 years
Miller2977.1 years
Davis2275.4 years
Johnson2279.4 years
Jackson2277.8 years
Wilson2181.2 years
Businesses in zip code 77005
NameCountNameCount
24 Hour Fitness1Kroger1
AT&T2Marriott2
Ann Taylor2Motherhood Maternity1
Banana Republic1New Balance1
Baskin-Robbins1New York & Co1
Bath & Body Works1Nike7
Ben & Jerry's1OfficeMax1
Blockbuster1Papa John's Pizza1
CVS1Pier 1 Imports1
Chico's1Quiznos1
Chipotle1RadioShack1
Chuck E. Cheese's1Safeway1
Cricket Wireless1Sephora1
Curves1Soma Intimates1
DHL1Sprint Nextel1
Express1Starbucks4
Famous Footwear1Subway3
FedEx5T-Mobile1
Firestone Complete Auto Care1Talbots1
GNC2UPS4
GameStop1Urban Outfitters1
Gap2Vans1
Gymboree1Victoria's Secret1
H&R Block1Vons1
JoS. A. Bank1Walgreens2
Jones New York1
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