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Zip Code 77531

TX · Population: 15,842

C+
56/100
57
C+
Safety
65
B
Affordability
60
B
Quality of Life
44
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 77531

Zip code 77531 is located in Texas and is home to approximately 15,842 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 56/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

The median household income here is $69,676, with home values near $216,000 and rents around $1,198/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 21.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 7.6% 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
$69,676
Home Value
$216,000
Rent
$1,198/mo
Median Age
30
College Educated
21.7%
Unemployment
7.6%
Owner-Occupied
55.1%
Rent Burden
20.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety57C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability65BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life60BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy44CLower 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).