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Zip Code 70037 Map And Demographics

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  • Population
    16,093
  • Density
    257 / sqml.
  • Med. Home Value
    $228,200
  • Med. Rent
    $1,126

Zip Code Rankings

The table shows the top 5 positions of zip code 70037 on our zip code ranking charts. For example, a rank of 10 means that a zip code ranks #10 on the list of the top zip codes in America for a particular value. The lists were created for all zip codes in America with the population of 1000 residents or higher.

Rank Report Value
#2,503 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of People Who Drive To Work 96.74%
#2,560 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of College Undergrads 7.42%
#3,288 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Median Apartment Rent $1,126
#4,604 Top Zip Codes With The Most Business Establishments 480
#5,417 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Median Home Value 228200

Population breakdown by gender

Population in zip code 70037 is 16,093 residents | Male to Female ratio is 1:1.02 | Zip Code 70037 land area is 62.5195 sq. miles | Population density is 257.41 residents per square mile

Median age

  Median Age
Zip Code Median Age 34.7
Median Age - Male 34
Median Age - Female 35.5

Median age of zip code 70037 is 9.9% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 6.7% lower compared to the United States median age. Comparing gender-specific madian age yields the following results. Male median age of zip code 70037 is 10.3% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 5% lower compared to the United States male median age. Female zip code 70037 median age is 9.9% lower in comparison to nearby zip codes and 7.8% lower compared to female national median age average.

Population breakdown by age

Racial makeup

Race Count
White population 13207
Black or African American population 1651
Asian population 656
American Indian and Alaska Native population 140
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander population 0
Other population 232

Region of birth

Ancestry distribution

Ancestry Percent Ancestry Percent
Arab 0.1% Czech 0.2%
Danish 0% Dutch 1.1%
English 6.9% French No Basque 25.4%
French Canadian 3% German 13.3%
Greek 0.1% Hungarian 0.2%
Irish 10.7% Italian 9.8%
Lithuanian 0.3% Norwegian 0.4%
Polish 0.9% Portuguese 0%
Russian 0.1% Scotch-Irish 0.6%
Scottish 0.8% Slovak 0.1%
Subsaharan African 0.5% Swedish 0.7%
Swiss 0% Ukrainian 0%
USA 8.6% Welsh 0.2%
West Indian No Hispanic Groups 0% Other Ancestries 19.6%

Family type by presence of children under 18 by age

Family Type Distribution
Total families 4521
Married couples 75.38%
Other couples 24.62%

Family and household income distribution

  Family income (%) Household income (%)
$30,000 or less 10.11% 19.94%
$30,000 and $50,000 14.4% 15.57%
$50,000 and $100,000 36.32% 32.98%
$100,000 and $200,000 35.32% 28.5%
$200,000 or more 3.85% 3%

Households by size

Household language

Language Spoken Percent
English language 91.16%
Spanish language 2.91%
Other European language 2.63%
Asian language 3.3%
Other language 0%

Population by housing unit

Housing Unit Percent
Total Occupied housing units 5792
Detached housing units 62.4%
Attached housing units 9.03%
2 units 8.15%
3 - 4 units 5.23%
5 - 9 units 1.8%
10 - 19 units 1.17%
20 - 49 units 0%
50 or more units 0%
Mobile homes 12.22%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Means of transportation to work

Means Percent
Use car, track or Van 96.63%
Use public transportation 0.16%
Use Motorcycle 0.11%
Use bicycle 0.13%
Walk to work 1.02%
Work at home 1.95%

School attendance

Attendance Percent
Attent Preschool programs 2.44%
Attend Public School 21.09%
Attend college undergraduate program 7.42%
Attent graduate studies 0.69%
Not enrolled in school 68.37%

Highest school attainment

Attainment Percent
Less then 9th grade 5.7%
Grade 9 to 12, no diploma 12.16%
High school diploma 31.17%
Some college, no degree 24.89%
Associate degree 7.42%
Bachelor's degree 17.24%
Graduate or professional degree 1.42%

Business Counts by Industry

Industry Type Count
Total of all sectors 480
Construction 58
Transportation and Warehousing 47
Wholesale Trade 46
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 45
Other Services (except Public Administration) 44
Retail Trade 39
Manufacturing 36
Accommodation and Food Services 33
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 32
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 24
Health Care and Social Assistance 20
Finance and Insurance 19
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction 18
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 8
Educational Services 4
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 4
Information 1
Utilities 1
Management of Companies and Enterprises 1

Real Estate

Metric Value
Housing occupied 91.91%
Housing vacant 8.09%
Housing occupied by owner 69.51%
Housing occupied by tenant 30.49%
Total Rented Units 1766
Median Contract Gross Rent $1,062
Median Gross Rent $1,126
Median Home Value $228,200

Contract rent is the monthly cash rent agreed to, regardless of any furnishings, utilities, fees, meals, or services that may be included. Gross rent is the contract rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. In zip code 70037 median gross rent is 6.03% larger then the median contract rent.

Average estimated apartment rent

Apartment Type Average Rent
Studio $930
1 Bedroom $1,030
2 Bedrooms $1,210
3 Bedrooms $1,550
4 Bedrooms $1,610
AVERAGE RENT $1,266

Average rent in zip code 70037 ($1,266.00) is 19.5% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 35.4% higher compared to the average rent in the US. The following illustrates how zip code 70037 rent compares to the nearby zip code rents by unit type: studio apartment rent is 19.2% higher, one bedroom apartment rent is 18.9% higher, two bedroom rent is 19.6% higher, three bedroom rent is 19.5% higher, four bedroom rent is 20% higher.

Housing units

Housing Unit Percent
Total housing units 6302
Detached housing units 60.52%
Attached housing units 8.74%
2 units 8.35%
3 - 4 units 5.59%
5 - 9 units 3.73%
10 - 19 units 1.57%
20 - 49 units 0%
50 or more units 0%
Mobile homes 11.5%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Real Estate taxes paid

Tax Amount
Total Real Estate Taxes $3,131,300
Real estate taxes paid for units with a mortgage $2,170,300
Real estate taxes paid for units with no mortgage $961,000

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