NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 77517

TX · Population: 6,160

C+
58/100
72
B+
Safety
90
A+
Affordability
56
C+
Quality of Life
16
F
Jobs
Zip 77517, TX — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 77517

Zip code 77517 is located in Texas and is home to approximately 6,160 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 58/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

With a median household income of $81,618 and home values around $263,000, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 13.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 19.2% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$81,618
Home Value
$263,000
Rent
$830/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
13.7%
Unemployment
19.2%
Owner-Occupied
89.9%
Rent Burden
12.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety72B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability90A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life56C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy16FLower unemployment = higher
Overall58C+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).