NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 77861

TX · Population: 2,921

B
68/100
54
C+
Safety
76
B+
Affordability
74
B+
Quality of Life
68
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 77861

Zip code 77861 is located in Texas and is home to approximately 2,921 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 68/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

With a median household income of $67,113 and home values around $244,800, 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 23.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.5%, 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
$67,113
Home Value
$244,800
Rent
$882/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
23.3%
Unemployment
4.5%
Owner-Occupied
85.8%
Rent Burden
15.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety54C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability76B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life74B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy68BLower unemployment = higher
Overall68BWeighted 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).