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Affordable Housing Analysis in Zip Code 77836: LIHTC Projects and Demographic Trends
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Affordable Housing
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LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
The zip code 77836 in Texas covers an area of 442.18 square miles with an estimated population of 12,120 as of 2022. This zip code contains three Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funded affordable housing projects, providing 128 low-income units. Based on the estimated housing inventory of 4,644 units, LIHTC-funded affordable housing comprises approximately 2.76% of the total housing stock in this zip code.
The LIHTC program has supported affordable housing in zip code 77836 since at least 1992, with the completion of the Stone Street Retirement project. The most recent project on record is Burleson Heights Apts, completed in 2000. This indicates a minimum span of 8 years during which affordable housing has been developed in the area.
The largest project in terms of units is Caldwell Heights, offering 72 low-income units. Burleson Heights Apts provides a mix of two-bedroom and three-bedroom units, with 12 units of each type, accommodating families of various sizes.
Over the past decade, the population in zip code 77836 has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 11,341 and 12,412 residents. The median income has shown variability, ranging from $54,462 to $73,347, with the most recent data indicating $63,643 in 2022.
Racial demographics in zip code 77836 have experienced slight changes. The white population has decreased from 68% in 2014 to 63% in 2022, while the Black population has increased from 9% to 13% during the same period. The Hispanic population has remained relatively stable, around 21-22% in recent years.
Zip code 77836 has a modest LIHTC-funded affordable housing inventory, representing about 2.76% of the estimated total housing stock. The area has seen LIHTC projects developed over at least an 8-year span, with the most recent recorded project completed in 2000. While the population has remained relatively stable, there have been slight shifts in racial demographics and fluctuations in median income over the past decade. These factors suggest that continued attention to affordable housing needs may be warranted in this zip code.
