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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 77079: Racial Composition and Trends
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 77079 in Houston, Texas is classified as a "White Majority" community with moderate diversity as of 2022. The population is 33,827 with a median household income of $116,656. The racial composition is 55% White, 19% Hispanic, 11% Asian, and 10% Black.
Over the past decade, this zip code has transitioned from a "Low Diversity" area to a "Moderate Diversity" community. The white population decreased from 63% in 2013 to 55% in 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 15% to 19%, the Asian population from 8% to 11%, and the Black population from 8% to 10% during this period.
The median household income has fluctuated but remained high, changing from $120,502 in 2013 to $126,876 in 2018, and then to $116,656 in 2022. The area has maintained its affluent status despite increasing diversity, suggesting incoming minority populations have similar socioeconomic standing to existing residents.
The population grew from 31,012 in 2013 to 33,827 in 2022. This growth, combined with increasing diversity, indicates the area's attractiveness to various ethnic groups within a similar economic bracket.
The demographic shifts in this Houston zip code align with national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The maintenance of high median incomes despite increasing diversity may reflect a trend of economic integration among high-earning professionals from various ethnic backgrounds.
The persistence of a 55% white majority suggests that diversification is occurring at a slower rate compared to some other major metropolitan areas. Zip code 77079 represents a transitional, affluent suburban community gradually becoming more diverse while maintaining its economic status, reflecting broader national trends of suburban diversification.
