The 77055 zip code in Houston, Texas, is classified as a Majority-Minority community with Moderate Diversity as of 2022. The Hispanic population represents 50% of the total, followed by White (34%), Asian (6%), and Black (6%) residents. The area has a median income of $87,557 and a population of 42,335, indicating a diverse, middle to upper-middle-class urban neighborhood.

This zip code has transitioned from a Hispanic Majority to a Majority-Minority community over the past decade. In 2013, the Hispanic population comprised 57% of the total, qualifying as a Racial Majority. By 2022, this percentage decreased to 50%, at the threshold between Racial Majority and Racial Plurality. The area has experienced an increase in diversity, with Asian and Black populations growing from 4% each in 2013 to 6% each in 2022. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races increased from 1% to 3%. The White population remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 34% and 36% throughout the decade.

The demographic shifts have coincided with significant economic changes. The median income increased from $69,920 in 2013 to $87,557 in 2022, a rise of approximately 25%. This income growth correlates with the increasing diversity of the area, suggesting a potential link between the influx of diverse populations and economic opportunities or gentrification processes. Despite the income growth, the overall population decreased slightly from 42,648 in 2013 to 42,335 in 2022, possibly indicating a trend of smaller, higher-income households replacing larger, lower-income families.