Zip Code 77098

TX · Population: 15,553

C+
54/100
31
D
Safety
60
B
Affordability
63
B
Quality of Life
62
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 77098

Zip code 77098 is located in Texas and is home to approximately 15,553 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 54/100), 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.

The median household income here is $108,799, with home values near $717,000 and rents around $1,862/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

The community is highly educated — 83.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 3.2%, 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
$108,799
Home Value
$717,000
Rent
$1,862/mo
Median Age
35
College Educated
83.3%
Unemployment
3.2%
Owner-Occupied
32.2%
Rent Burden
20.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety31DLower crime = higher score
Affordability60BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life63BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy62BLower unemployment = higher
Overall54C+Weighted 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).