Zip Code 77085

TX · Population: 16,550

C
40/100
31
D
Safety
33
D
Affordability
38
D
Quality of Life
57
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 77085

Zip code 77085 is located in Texas and is home to approximately 16,550 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 40/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area experiences higher crime rates than the national average. Residents should be aware of safety considerations.

Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $159,800 and median rent of $1,288/month against a median income of $65,715. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 15.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 3.6%, which is near the national average.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$65,715
Home Value
$159,800
Rent
$1,288/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
15.4%
Unemployment
3.6%
Owner-Occupied
65.2%
Rent Burden
23.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety31DLower crime = higher score
Affordability33DLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life38DEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy57C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall40CWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).