City

South Houston, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Harris County  ·  Texas

👥16,058Population
💰$52,407Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂30.5Median Age
🏠$177,000Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓20.5%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊9.3%Unemployment▲ 90% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 4.8%Hispanic: 91.1%Black: 2.2%Asian: 1.6%Other: 0.2%Race
White4.8%
Hispanic91.1%
Black2.2%
Asian1.6%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
25%
18–24
13%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.19
Below Poverty23.4% ▲ 134% above avg
College Grads20.5% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment9.3% ▲ 90% above avg
No HS Diploma613 (9.9%)
HS Graduate2,537 (41%)
Some College1,077 (17.4%)
Associates689 (11.1%)
Bachelors463 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree803 (13%)

Education

No HS: 9.9%HS Grad: 41%Some College: 17.4%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 13%Edu
No HS9.9%
HS Grad41.0%
Some College17.4%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate13.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.3%Renter: 45.7%Tenure
Owner54.3%
Renter45.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,407 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$177,000 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,174/mo
Total Housing Units5,549
Vacant Units509

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
54%
About South Houston, TX

South Houston is a city in Texas, located in Harris County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,058 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.5 years.

Economically, South Houston is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,407 is below the national average. Approximately 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in South Houston is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $177,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,174 per month.

The population of South Houston is less-educated. 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (91.07%).

South Houston, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in South Houston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77587 16,058 $52,407 $177,000 $1,174 9.3% 20.5% 54.3%