NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 77521

TX · Population: 66,215

C+
56/100
63
B
Safety
68
B
Affordability
55
C+
Quality of Life
39
D
Jobs
Zip 77521, TX — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 77521

Zip code 77521 is located in Texas and is home to approximately 66,215 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 56/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

The median household income here is $74,948, with home values near $202,100 and rents around $1,285/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 18% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8.6% 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
$74,948
Home Value
$202,100
Rent
$1,285/mo
Median Age
33
College Educated
18%
Unemployment
8.6%
Owner-Occupied
59%
Rent Burden
20.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety63BLower crime = higher score
Affordability68BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life55C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy39DLower unemployment = higher
Overall56C+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).