Area Code 281

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Area Code 281 Map

Area Code 281 Overview

4,574,961
TOTAL POPULATION
2,284,276
MALE POPULATION
2,290,685
FEMALE POPULATION
99.72
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.28
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$42,543
PER CAPITA INCOME
$97,886
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$84,892
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
31.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
68.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,285
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
50.63
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,317,166
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Area Code 281

The most populous races in Area Code 281 are White / Caucasian (2,257,223 | 49.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1,703,400 | 37.2%), and Black / African American (798,588 | 17.5%).
Race in Area Code 281
Race# Population% Population
Asian412,6979.0%
Black / African American798,58817.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific3,4950.1%
Hispanic or Latino1,703,40037.2%
Native / Alaskan28,1340.6%
White / Caucasian2,257,22349.3%
Two or more Races638,76414.0%
Some other Race436,0609.5%
Total4,574,961100.0%

Ancestry in Area Code 281

The most populous ancestries reported in Area Code 281 are Mexican (1,163,054 | 25.4%), German (326,828 | 7.1%), English (277,653 | 6.1%), Central American (269,337 | 5.9%), and Irish (222,670 | 4.9%), together accounting for 49.4% of all Area Code 281 residents.
Ancestry in Area Code 281
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan1,9860.0%
African35,4320.8%
Alaska Native1530.0%
Alaskan Athabascan860.0%
Albanian6780.0%
Aleut610.0%
Alsatian1220.0%
American165,7673.6%
Apache1,0790.0%
Arab41,7010.9%
Argentinean6,4420.1%
Armenian1,6270.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac600.0%
Australian8120.0%
Austrian4,6370.1%
Bahamian1,6070.0%
Bangladeshi3040.0%
Barbadian4910.0%
Basque4300.0%
Belgian2,3940.1%
Belizean1,7340.0%
Bermudan100.0%
Bhutanese11,3730.3%
Blackfeet1,0560.0%
Bolivian1,3960.0%
Brazilian5,7510.1%
British23,1690.5%
British West Indian1,9470.0%
Bulgarian5240.0%
Burmese19,2780.4%
Cajun2,9990.1%
Cambodian620.0%
Canadian6,9800.2%
Cape Verdean600.0%
Celtic9180.0%
Central American269,3375.9%
Central American Indian6,7570.2%
Cherokee9,1510.2%
Cheyenne2460.0%
Chickasaw4390.0%
Chilean3,7110.1%
Chinese300.0%
Chippewa4560.0%
Choctaw3,1250.1%
Colombian39,1810.9%
Comanche6300.0%
Costa Rican2,6210.1%
Cree280.0%
Creek7180.0%
Croatian2,9370.1%
Crow900.0%
Cuban36,1420.8%
Cypriot430.0%
Czech24,3820.5%
Czechoslovakian3,0760.1%
Danish6,8680.2%
Delaware1870.0%
Dominican8,4770.2%
Dutch23,0610.5%
Dutch West Indian4590.0%
Eastern European4,7520.1%
Ecuadorian5,9350.1%
Egyptian6,2610.1%
English277,6536.1%
Estonian1050.0%
Ethiopian2,7740.1%
European59,1551.3%
Fijian350.0%
Filipino6,0760.1%
Finnish2,3970.1%
French83,4891.8%
French American Indian4270.0%
French Canadian11,6640.3%
German326,8287.1%
German Russian4250.0%
Ghanaian2,5990.1%
Greek9,8660.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro2,6350.1%
Guatemalan41,8350.9%
Guyanese6250.0%
Haitian3,1630.1%
Hmong280.0%
Honduran65,3311.4%
Hopi610.0%
Houma1150.0%
Hungarian5,1910.1%
Icelander4870.0%
Indian (Asian)85,3601.9%
Indonesian1,6630.0%
Inupiat450.0%
Iranian10,4210.2%
Iraqi5,0080.1%
Irish222,6704.9%
Iroquois2500.0%
Israeli1,4930.0%
Italian91,2522.0%
Jamaican11,4330.3%
Japanese7,0720.2%
Jordanian2,5200.1%
Kenyan1,8810.0%
Kiowa150.0%
Korean51,8931.1%
Laotian3,3690.1%
Latvian2980.0%
Lebanese7,2760.2%
Liberian7240.0%
Lithuanian2,8910.1%
Lumbee750.0%
Luxembourger1610.0%
Macedonian7420.0%
Malaysian3,1090.1%
Maltese1800.0%
Menominee140.0%
Mexican1,163,05425.4%
Mexican American Indian13,0680.3%
Mongolian1,4970.0%
Moroccan2,0500.0%
Native Hawaiian3,0780.1%
Navajo1,1960.0%
Nepalese130.0%
New Zealander1270.0%
Nicaraguan9,0730.2%
Nigerian37,1320.8%
Northern European3,4150.1%
Norwegian19,9570.4%
Okinawan3920.0%
Osage6340.0%
Ottawa400.0%
Pakistani4,3760.1%
Palestinian3,3430.1%
Panamanian3,8030.1%
Paraguayan5230.0%
Pennsylvania German3670.0%
Peruvian11,3960.3%
Pima140.0%
Polish47,2381.0%
Portuguese7,7950.2%
Potawatomi420.0%
Pueblo4260.0%
Puerto Rican37,6490.8%
Puget Sound Salish210.0%
Romanian4,0320.1%
Russian13,6730.3%
Salvadoran146,1913.2%
Samoan1,2430.0%
Scandinavian7,7390.2%
Scotch-Irish29,7420.6%
Scottish48,4211.1%
Seminole600.0%
Senegalese6910.0%
Serbian1,9290.0%
Shoshone1630.0%
Sierra Leonean1,1610.0%
Sioux5290.0%
Slavic1,2650.0%
Slovak2,0590.1%
Slovene9510.0%
Somali1380.0%
South African2,0870.1%
South American109,0422.4%
South American Indian3030.0%
Soviet Union240.0%
Spaniard17,8480.4%
Spanish10,0250.2%
Spanish American2010.0%
Spanish American Indian2450.0%
Sri Lankan108,7182.4%
Subsaharan African93,1642.0%
Sudanese1,0930.0%
Swedish19,3180.4%
Swiss4,0310.1%
Syrian3,2570.1%
Thai120,0902.6%
Tlingit-Haida330.0%
Tohono O'Odham1080.0%
Tongan730.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian3,3810.1%
Turkish4,4640.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander5260.0%
Ugandan3830.0%
Ukrainian6,1110.1%
Uruguayan1,6200.0%
Ute910.0%
Venezuelan38,6690.9%
Vietnamese3,7660.1%
Welsh14,6940.3%
West Indian4,0810.1%
Yakama1460.0%
Yaqui2400.0%
Yugoslavian1,9860.0%
Yup'ik270.0%
Zimbabwean1420.0%
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Immigrants in Area Code 281

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Area Code 281 came from Latin America (663,230 | 14.5%), Central America (525,000 | 11.5%), Mexico (348,747 | 7.6%), Asia (317,953 | 7.0%), and South Central Asia (112,398 | 2.5%), together accounting for 43.0% of all Area Code 281 residents.
Immigrants in Area Code 281
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1,7650.0%
Africa70,2481.5%
Albania3810.0%
Argentina5,0560.1%
Armenia3240.0%
Asia317,9537.0%
Australia1,5590.0%
Austria2120.0%
Azores80.0%
Bahamas7600.0%
Bangladesh3,6380.1%
Barbados5920.0%
Belarus2870.0%
Belgium3970.0%
Belize1,1180.0%
Bolivia1,4420.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina1,4360.0%
Brazil6,7370.2%
Bulgaria3860.0%
Cabo Verde180.0%
Cambodia2,9880.1%
Cameroon4,2700.1%
Canada14,1520.3%
Caribbean47,7021.0%
Central America525,00011.5%
Chile2,5410.1%
China52,9261.2%
Colombia27,2120.6%
Congo2040.0%
Costa Rica1,6320.0%
Croatia3540.0%
Cuba24,2230.5%
Czechoslovakia3840.0%
Denmark8420.0%
Dominica1,2760.0%
Dominican Republic4,2070.1%
Eastern Africa8,4810.2%
Eastern Asia66,7601.5%
Eastern Europe15,7650.3%
Ecuador4,0660.1%
Egypt4,4750.1%
El Salvador86,2261.9%
England5,1050.1%
Eritrea6610.0%
Ethiopia2,1840.1%
Europe51,5651.1%
Fiji870.0%
France2,6750.1%
Germany5,3750.1%
Ghana2,6050.1%
Greece1,2930.0%
Grenada1940.0%
Guatemala30,3600.7%
Guyana6780.0%
Haiti1,3130.0%
Honduras49,5371.1%
Hong Kong3,2110.1%
Hungary5230.0%
India71,5341.6%
Indonesia2,9480.1%
Iran8,5040.2%
Iraq7,3910.2%
Ireland5840.0%
Israel5880.0%
Italy2,3250.1%
Jamaica7,1760.2%
Japan4,0210.1%
Jordan2,3910.1%
Kazakhstan8590.0%
Kenya2,6670.1%
Korea9,7280.2%
Kuwait9150.0%
Laos9460.0%
Latin America663,23014.5%
Latvia970.0%
Lebanon2,9920.1%
Liberia1,1350.0%
Lithuania390.0%
Malaysia2,4780.1%
Mexico348,7477.6%
Micronesia2220.0%
Middle Africa6,9840.2%
Moldova1460.0%
Morocco1,4390.0%
Nepal2,9000.1%
Netherlands1,8410.0%
Nicaragua5,5660.1%
Nigeria32,1970.7%
North Macedonia3980.0%
Northern Africa8,4780.2%
Northern Europe18,3460.4%
Norway1,2370.0%
Oceania2,4430.1%
Pakistan20,6150.4%
Panama1,6810.0%
Peru7,1060.2%
Philippines27,9970.6%
Poland1,6440.0%
Portugal6410.0%
Romania2,1330.1%
Russia4,3780.1%
Saudi Arabia2,2470.1%
Scotland1,9160.0%
Senegal1,0570.0%
Serbia4570.0%
Sierra Leone1,6210.0%
Singapore1,1020.0%
Somalia2030.0%
South Africa2,9390.1%
South America90,5282.0%
South Central Asia112,3982.5%
South Eastern Asia110,7562.4%
Southern Europe6,4130.1%
Spain2,1330.1%
Sri Lanka1,5880.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines1280.0%
Sudan9590.0%
Sweden8450.0%
Switzerland4710.0%
Syria2,3510.1%
Taiwan9,2220.2%
Thailand2,8960.1%
Trinidad and Tobago4,6290.1%
Turkey3,3510.1%
Uganda8630.0%
Ukraine1,8880.0%
Uruguay1,2400.0%
Uzbekistan3800.0%
Venezuela33,7670.7%
Vietnam68,1061.5%
West Indies5690.0%
Western Africa41,6940.9%
Western Asia26,8060.6%
Western Europe10,9980.2%
Yemen2770.0%
Zaire6630.0%
Zimbabwe4270.0%
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Sex and Age in Area Code 281

Sex and Age in Area Code 281

The most populous age groups in Area Code 281 are 10 to 14 Years (185,782 | 8.1%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (176,085 | 7.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Area Code 281
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years156,468 (6.9%)154,489 (6.7%)
5 to 9 Years174,949 (7.7%)166,585 (7.3%)
10 to 14 Years185,782 (8.1%)176,085 (7.7%)
15 to 19 Years171,073 (7.5%)162,181 (7.1%)
20 to 24 Years149,441 (6.5%)143,390 (6.3%)
25 to 29 Years163,528 (7.2%)156,290 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Years167,173 (7.3%)166,627 (7.3%)
35 to 39 Years171,779 (7.5%)173,416 (7.6%)
40 to 44 Years170,458 (7.5%)164,487 (7.2%)
45 to 49 Years156,234 (6.8%)151,766 (6.6%)
50 to 54 Years144,097 (6.3%)141,575 (6.2%)
55 to 59 Years128,204 (5.6%)129,935 (5.7%)
60 to 64 Years115,395 (5.1%)121,122 (5.3%)
65 to 69 Years88,732 (3.9%)97,218 (4.2%)
70 to 74 Years64,062 (2.8%)75,320 (3.3%)
75 to 79 Years38,408 (1.7%)48,269 (2.1%)
80 to 84 Years21,365 (0.9%)29,820 (1.3%)
85 Years and over17,128 (0.7%)32,110 (1.4%)
Total2,284,276 (100.0%)2,290,685 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Area Code 281

Median Family Size in Area Code 281

The median family size in Area Code 281 is 3.34 persons per family, with married-couple families (826,831 | 72.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.43189 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (91,946 | 8.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.89 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Area Code 281
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple826,831 (72.7%)3.43
Single Male/Father91,946 (8.1%)2.89
Single Female/Mother219,325 (19.3%)3.23
Total Families1,138,102 (100.0%)3.34

Median Household Size in Area Code 281

The median household size in Area Code 281 is 2.80 persons per household, with married-couple households (826,831 | 51.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.4556 persons per household. non-family households (462,005 | 28.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Area Code 281
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple826,831 (51.7%)3.46
Single Male/Father91,946 (5.8%)3.24
Single Female/Mother219,325 (13.7%)3.45
Non-family462,005 (28.9%)1.22
Total Households1,600,107 (100.0%)2.80

Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 281

Out of a total of 1,600,107 households in Area Code 281, 1,138,102 (71.1%) are family households, while 462,005 (28.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 395,142, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 380,662.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 281
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-380,662 (23.8%)
2-Person Households395,142 (24.7%)69,673 (4.3%)
3-Person Households273,520 (17.1%)7,843 (0.5%)
4-Person Households257,325 (16.1%)2,676 (0.2%)
5-Person Households133,514 (8.3%)730 (0.1%)
6-Person Households49,723 (3.1%)191 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households28,878 (1.8%)230 (0.0%)
Total1,138,102 (71.1%)462,005 (28.9%)

Female Fertility in Area Code 281

Fertility by Age in Area Code 281

Average fertility rate in Area Code 281 is 56.4 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 95.5 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 68.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Area Code 281
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years2,697 (4.2%)52.2
20 to 34 years44,104 (68.4%)95.5
35 to 50 years17,641 (27.4%)34.4
Total64,442 (100.0%)56.4

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 281

68.2% of women with births (64,442) in Area Code 281 are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 97.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 30.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 281
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years80 (3.0%)2,617 (97.0%)
20 to 34 years27,727 (62.9%)16,377 (37.1%)
35 to 50 years12,345 (70.0%)5,296 (30.0%)
Total43,953 (68.2%)20,489 (31.8%)

Fertility by Education in Area Code 281

Average fertility rate in Area Code 281 is 56.4 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 73.6 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 46.3 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 28.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Area Code 281
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School7,778 (12.1%)46.3
High School Diploma15,916 (24.7%)73.6
College or Associate's Degree18,246 (28.3%)60.1
Bachelor's Degree15,481 (24.0%)68.1
Graduate Degree7,021 (10.9%)71.3
Total64,442 (100.0%)56.4

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 281

31.8% of women with births in Area Code 281 are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 66.9% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 63.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 281
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School2,807 (36.1%)4,971 (63.9%)
High School Diploma8,344 (52.4%)7,572 (47.6%)
College or Associate's Degree9,683 (53.1%)8,563 (46.9%)
Bachelor's Degree10,125 (65.4%)5,356 (34.6%)
Graduate Degree4,697 (66.9%)2,324 (33.1%)
Total43,953 (68.2%)20,489 (31.8%)

Income in Area Code 281

Income Overview in Area Code 281

Per Capita Income in Area Code 281 is $42,543, while median incomes of families and households are $97,886 and $84,892 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income4,574,961$42,543
Median Family Income1,138,102$97,886
Mean Family Income1,138,102$14,794,243
Median Household Income1,600,107$84,892
Mean Household Income1,600,107$12,929,154
Income Deficit1,138,102$11,285
Wage / Income Gap (%)4,574,96131.44%
Wage / Income Gap ($)4,574,96168.56¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4,574,96150.63

Earnings by Sex in Area Code 281

Average Earnings in Area Code 281 are $48,126, $58,629 for men and $38,939 for women, a difference of 33.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Area Code 281
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,317,415 (54.9%)$58,629
Female1,083,538 (45.1%)$38,939
Total2,400,953 (100.0%)$48,126

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 281

The most common earnings brackets in Area Code 281 are $100,000+ for men (305,410 | 23.2%) and $100,000+ for women (106,971 | 9.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 281
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less45,210 (3.4%)60,106 (5.6%)
$2,500 to $4,99926,727 (2.0%)41,686 (3.8%)
$5,000 to $7,49931,581 (2.4%)39,902 (3.7%)
$7,500 to $9,99924,287 (1.8%)33,723 (3.1%)
$10,000 to $12,49933,054 (2.5%)42,298 (3.9%)
$12,500 to $14,99926,484 (2.0%)37,889 (3.5%)
$15,000 to $17,49928,431 (2.2%)37,105 (3.4%)
$17,500 to $19,99925,478 (1.9%)29,130 (2.7%)
$20,000 to $22,49933,304 (2.5%)38,546 (3.6%)
$22,500 to $24,99940,800 (3.1%)40,026 (3.7%)
$25,000 to $29,99972,509 (5.5%)71,081 (6.6%)
$30,000 to $34,99975,858 (5.8%)65,399 (6.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99961,157 (4.6%)53,457 (4.9%)
$40,000 to $44,99957,144 (4.3%)47,778 (4.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99958,604 (4.4%)45,194 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $54,99949,016 (3.7%)37,486 (3.5%)
$55,000 to $64,99993,862 (7.1%)90,173 (8.3%)
$65,000 to $74,99983,319 (6.3%)68,637 (6.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999145,180 (11.0%)96,951 (8.9%)
$100,000+305,410 (23.2%)106,971 (9.9%)
Total1,317,415 (100.0%)1,083,538 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 281

Average earnings in Area Code 281 are $7,471,385 for men and $5,062,199 for women, a difference of 32.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $10,789,778, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $3,820,166. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $7,886,291, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $2,111,716.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 281
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$3,820,166$2,111,716
High School Diploma$5,208,856$3,138,657
College or Associate's Degree$6,289,329$4,278,363
Bachelor's Degree$9,426,125$6,199,824
Graduate Degree$10,789,778$7,886,291
Total$7,471,385$5,062,199

Family Income in Area Code 281

Family Income Brackets in Area Code 281

According to the Area Code 281 family income data, there are 24,388,388 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 2,142.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2,954,513 families (259.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Area Code 281
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0005,123,735450.2%
$10,000 to $14,9992,954,513259.6%
$15,000 to $24,9996,777,397595.5%
$25,000 to $34,9998,283,106727.8%
$35,000 to $49,99912,420,1071,091.3%
$50,000 to $74,99919,470,6491,710.8%
$75,000 to $99,99917,016,9011,495.2%
$100,000 to $149,99924,388,3882,142.9%
$150,000 to $199,99914,335,5331,259.6%
$200,000+21,246,0881,866.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 281

6-person families (44,947 | 4.0%) account for the highest median family income in Area Code 281 with $117,154 per family, while 2-person families (427,552 | 37.6%) have the highest median income of $43,656 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 281
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families427,552 (37.6%)$87,313
3-Person Families270,266 (23.7%)$98,498
4-Person Families247,054 (21.7%)$113,264
5-Person Families123,418 (10.8%)$113,373
6-Person Families44,947 (4.0%)$117,154
7+ Person Families24,865 (2.2%)$112,549
Total1,138,102 (100.0%)$97,886

Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 281

The median family income in Area Code 281 is $97,886, with families comprising 3+ earners (148,837) having the highest median family income of $144,129, while families with no earners (113,057) have the lowest median family income of $50,806, accounting for 13.1% and 9.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 281
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners113,057 (9.9%)$50,806
1 Earner393,534 (34.6%)$74,440
2 Earners482,674 (42.4%)$121,471
3+ Earners148,837 (13.1%)$144,129
Total1,138,102 (100.0%)$97,886

Household Income in Area Code 281

Household Income Brackets in Area Code 281

With 30,930,068 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Area Code 281, accounting for 1,933.0% of all households. In contrast, only 5,806,788 households (362.9%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Area Code 281
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0008,963,799560.2%
$10,000 to $14,9995,806,788362.9%
$15,000 to $24,99912,037,605752.3%
$25,000 to $34,99913,552,906847.0%
$35,000 to $49,99919,902,1311,243.8%
$50,000 to $74,99930,893,2661,930.7%
$75,000 to $99,99922,356,6951,397.2%
$100,000 to $149,99930,930,0681,933.0%
$150,000 to $199,99917,561,1741,097.5%
$200,000+23,611,1791,475.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 281

The median household income in Area Code 281 is $84,892, with the highest median household income of $100,625 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 602,585 households (37.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $48,427, with 62,071 households (3.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 281
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years62,071 (3.9%)$48,427
25 to 44 Years638,859 (39.9%)$84,515
45 to 64 Years602,585 (37.7%)$100,625
65+ Years296,592 (18.5%)$65,477
Total1,600,107 (100.0%)$84,892

Poverty in Area Code 281

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 281

With 11.2% poverty level for males and 14.0% for females among the residents of Area Code 281, 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 7,567 males (20.8%) and 30,848 females (20.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 281
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years30,139 (19.5%)30,848 (20.4%)
5 Years7,567 (20.8%)5,135 (16.7%)
6 to 11 Years38,258 (18.0%)37,205 (18.1%)
12 to 14 Years16,675 (15.3%)16,597 (16.2%)
15 Years6,299 (17.7%)5,940 (17.2%)
16 and 17 Years10,271 (14.4%)10,406 (14.9%)
18 to 24 Years27,085 (12.9%)36,175 (18.2%)
25 to 34 Years28,787 (8.8%)49,988 (15.5%)
35 to 44 Years28,676 (8.5%)41,411 (12.3%)
45 to 54 Years20,537 (6.9%)27,946 (9.5%)
55 to 64 Years19,342 (8.0%)23,852 (9.5%)
65 to 74 Years13,289 (8.8%)18,464 (10.8%)
75 Years and over6,381 (8.5%)14,051 (13.1%)
Total253,306 (11.2%)318,018 (14.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 281

According to the poverty statistics in Area Code 281, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 55 to 64 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.1% of males and 90.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 281
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years124,345 (80.5%)120,348 (79.6%)
5 Years28,751 (79.2%)25,667 (83.3%)
6 to 11 Years174,124 (82.0%)167,930 (81.9%)
12 to 14 Years92,205 (84.7%)85,651 (83.8%)
15 Years29,256 (82.3%)28,488 (82.8%)
16 and 17 Years60,875 (85.6%)59,356 (85.1%)
18 to 24 Years182,401 (87.1%)162,986 (81.8%)
25 to 34 Years296,393 (91.1%)272,383 (84.5%)
35 to 44 Years307,988 (91.5%)295,747 (87.7%)
45 to 54 Years275,954 (93.1%)264,956 (90.5%)
55 to 64 Years221,861 (92.0%)226,681 (90.5%)
65 to 74 Years138,014 (91.2%)152,908 (89.2%)
75 Years and over68,987 (91.5%)92,851 (86.9%)
Total2,001,154 (88.8%)1,955,952 (86.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 281

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Area Code 281 show that 5.7% or 46,902 of the total 826,831 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 29.0%, comprising of 1,781 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.2%, which includes 16,987 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 281
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children388,340 (95.8%)16,987 (4.2%)
1 or 2 Children314,289 (94.8%)17,277 (5.2%)
3 or 4 Children72,931 (87.0%)10,857 (13.0%)
5 or more Children4,369 (71.0%)1,781 (29.0%)
Total779,929 (94.3%)46,902 (5.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 281

According to the poverty data in Area Code 281, 11.7% or 10,779 single-father households and 25.8% or 56,507 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 506 households (57.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 2,325 households (79.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 281
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children2,658 (6.4%)7,968 (10.3%)
1 or 2 Children5,674 (13.5%)32,633 (28.4%)
3 or 4 Children1,941 (25.4%)13,581 (56.1%)
5 or more Children506 (57.6%)2,325 (79.7%)
Total10,779 (11.7%)56,507 (25.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 281

The poverty data for Area Code 281 shows that 46,902 of the married-couple family households (5.7%) and 67,286 of the single-parent households (21.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,781 households (29.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 2,831 household (74.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 281
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children16,987 (4.2%)10,626 (8.9%)
1 or 2 Children17,277 (5.2%)38,307 (24.4%)
3 or 4 Children10,857 (13.0%)15,522 (48.7%)
5 or more Children1,781 (29.0%)2,831 (74.6%)
Total46,902 (5.7%)67,286 (21.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Area Code 281

Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 281

Among the 2,160,146 employed individuals in Area Code 281, private company employees (1,556,530 | 72.1%), local government employees (151,653 | 7.0%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (137,870 | 6.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 281
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,556,53072.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)75,6403.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)137,8706.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations120,7975.6%
Local Government Employees151,6537.0%
State Government Employees74,0633.4%
Federal Government Employees38,4961.8%
Unpaid Family Workers5,0970.2%
Total2,160,146100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Area Code 281

According to the labor force statistics for Area Code 281, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,490,434), 66.4% or 2,317,299 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.0% or 139,270 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 82.0% or 273,850 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 1,811.0% or 1,563,690 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Area Code 281
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years86,348 (32.8%)1,563,690 (1,811.0%)
20 to 24 Years217,445 (74.3%)2,621,215 (1,205.4%)
25 to 29 Years258,377 (80.8%)1,905,043 (737.3%)
30 to 34 Years273,866 (82.0%)1,666,103 (608.4%)
35 to 44 Years555,141 (81.6%)2,971,611 (535.3%)
45 to 54 Years483,310 (81.4%)2,463,421 (509.7%)
55 to 59 Years191,966 (74.4%)954,131 (497.0%)
60 to 64 Years146,893 (62.1%)869,948 (592.2%)
65 to 74 Years97,069 (29.8%)576,164 (593.5%)
75 Years and over17,580 (9.4%)104,572 (594.6%)
Total2,317,166 (66.4%)139,183 (6.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 281

According to labor force statistics for Area Code 281, 78.7% of individuals (1,906,182) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,422,086) are in the labor force, with 565.5% or 10,779,459 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.2% or 769,344 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 768.0% or 1,749,281 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 281
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School227,776 (68.3%)2,562,301 (768.0%)
High School Diploma380,665 (73.6%)3,495,989 (675.5%)
College / Associate Degree540,450 (79.7%)4,669,335 (688.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher769,358 (86.2%)3,633,781 (407.0%)
Total1,906,140 (78.7%)13,696,896 (565.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Area Code 281

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 281 are Management (246,170 | 11.2%), Community & Social Service (232,810 | 10.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (169,548 | 7.7%), Education Instruction & Library (143,747 | 6.5%), and Business & Financial (136,936 | 6.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Area Code 281

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 281, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (83.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (77.1%), and Computers & Mathematics (75.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (74.1%), Education Instruction & Library (73.7%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (73.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Area Code 281
OccupationMaleFemale
Management154,452 (62.7%)91,718 (37.3%)
Business & Financial66,578 (48.6%)70,358 (51.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science130,723 (77.1%)38,825 (22.9%)
Computers & Mathematics54,100 (75.6%)17,434 (24.4%)
Architecture & Engineering60,207 (83.5%)11,897 (16.5%)
Life, Physical & Social Science16,416 (63.4%)9,494 (36.6%)
Community & Social Service 76,542 (32.9%)156,268 (67.1%)
Education, Arts & Media10,096 (32.9%)20,565 (67.1%)
Legal Services & Support10,559 (44.4%)13,238 (55.6%)
Education Instruction & Library37,778 (26.3%)105,969 (73.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment18,109 (52.3%)16,496 (47.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating32,458 (26.8%)88,899 (73.3%)
Health Technologists21,887 (25.9%)62,586 (74.1%)
Total (Category)460,753 (50.8%)446,068 (49.2%)
Total (Overall)1,220,161 (55.4%)982,904 (44.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Area Code 281 are Food Preparation & Serving (110,838 | 5.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (71,926 | 3.3%), Healthcare Support (53,348 | 2.4%), Personal Care & Service (53,035 | 2.4%), and Security & Protection (44,005 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Area Code 281

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Area Code 281, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (75.2%), Security & Protection (71.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (68.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (85.2%), Personal Care & Service (77.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (55.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Area Code 281
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support7,907 (14.8%)45,441 (85.2%)
Security & Protection31,420 (71.4%)12,585 (28.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention17,031 (68.5%)7,829 (31.5%)
Law Enforcement14,389 (75.2%)4,756 (24.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving49,699 (44.8%)61,139 (55.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance38,014 (52.8%)33,912 (47.1%)
Personal Care & Service11,728 (22.1%)41,307 (77.9%)
Total (Category)138,768 (41.6%)194,384 (58.4%)
Total (Overall)1,220,161 (55.4%)982,904 (44.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Area Code 281 are Office & Administration (234,255 | 10.6%), and Sales & Related (226,679 | 10.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Area Code 281

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Area Code 281
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related117,796 (52.0%)108,883 (48.0%)
Office & Administration64,729 (27.6%)169,526 (72.4%)
Total (Category)182,525 (39.6%)278,409 (60.4%)
Total (Overall)1,220,161 (55.4%)982,904 (44.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Area Code 281 are Construction & Extraction (142,888 | 6.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (71,452 | 3.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (3,306 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Area Code 281

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Area Code 281
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry2,644 (80.0%)662 (20.0%)
Construction & Extraction137,595 (96.3%)5,293 (3.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair68,818 (96.3%)2,634 (3.7%)
Total (Category)209,057 (96.1%)8,589 (4.0%)
Total (Overall)1,220,161 (55.4%)982,904 (44.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Area Code 281 are Production (106,563 | 4.8%), Transportation (97,489 | 4.4%), and Material Moving (80,460 | 3.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Area Code 281

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Area Code 281
OccupationMaleFemale
Production86,173 (80.9%)20,390 (19.1%)
Transportation81,707 (83.8%)15,782 (16.2%)
Material Moving61,178 (76.0%)19,282 (24.0%)
Total (Category)229,058 (80.5%)55,454 (19.5%)
Total (Overall)1,220,161 (55.4%)982,904 (44.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 281

Employment Industries in Area Code 281

The major employment industries in Area Code 281 include Health Care & Social Assistance (245,492 | 11.1%), Retail Trade (236,260 | 10.7%), Educational Services (210,757 | 9.6%), Manufacturing (209,263 | 9.5%), and Construction (204,666 | 9.3%).
Employment Industries in Area Code 281

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 281

The Area Code 281 industries that see more men than women are Construction (88.5%), Manufacturing (76.3%), and Transportation & Warehousing (75.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (77.0%), Educational Services (71.0%), and Finance & Insurance (57.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 281
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting4,002 (70.5%)1,673 (29.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction47,143 (73.8%)16,732 (26.2%)
Construction181,039 (88.5%)23,627 (11.5%)
Manufacturing159,630 (76.3%)49,633 (23.7%)
Wholesale Trade47,591 (72.3%)18,241 (27.7%)
Retail Trade124,476 (52.7%)111,784 (47.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing99,750 (75.5%)32,297 (24.5%)
Utilities17,071 (72.0%)6,627 (28.0%)
Information17,816 (64.3%)9,895 (35.7%)
Finance & Insurance38,138 (42.6%)51,372 (57.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing21,355 (47.9%)23,202 (52.1%)
Professional & Scientific104,556 (58.2%)75,028 (41.8%)
Enterprise Management4,090 (59.8%)2,749 (40.2%)
Administrative & Support59,401 (58.6%)42,008 (41.4%)
Educational Services61,088 (29.0%)149,669 (71.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance56,536 (23.0%)188,956 (77.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation15,651 (53.5%)13,598 (46.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services71,996 (47.5%)79,441 (52.5%)
Public Administration36,035 (54.3%)30,298 (45.7%)
Total1,220,161 (55.4%)982,904 (44.6%)

Education in Area Code 281

School Enrollment in Area Code 281

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,270,353 students in Area Code 281 are high school (286,917 | 22.6%), middle school (284,447 | 22.4%), and elementary school (275,987 | 21.7%).
School Enrollment in Area Code 281
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool72,3265.7%
Kindergarten66,8735.3%
Elementary School275,98721.7%
Middle School284,44722.4%
High School286,91722.6%
College / Undergraduate223,78417.6%
Graduate / Professional60,0194.7%
Total1,270,353100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 281

Out of a total of 1,270,353 students who are enrolled in schools in Area Code 281, 159,043 (12.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,111,310 (87.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 25,859 (46.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 328,066 (92.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 281
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds29,920 (53.6%)25,859 (46.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old288,571 (89.6%)33,300 (10.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds328,066 (92.5%)26,477 (7.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds188,553 (92.2%)15,924 (7.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds78,070 (89.2%)9,427 (10.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds90,390 (83.3%)18,190 (16.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds60,407 (82.2%)13,120 (17.8%)
35 Years and over47,266 (73.8%)16,813 (26.2%)
Total1,111,310 (87.5%)159,043 (12.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 281

Business (270,916 | 23.9%), engineering (155,176 | 13.7%), science & technology (105,073 | 9.3%), education (102,097 | 9.0%), and social sciences (69,453 | 6.1%) are the most common fields of study among 1,132,015 individuals in Area Code 281 who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 281
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics57,7115.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural65,4835.8%
Physical & Health Sciences48,5784.3%
Psychology46,0894.1%
Social Sciences69,4536.1%
Engineering155,17613.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies13,9541.2%
Science & Technology105,0739.3%
Business270,91623.9%
Education102,0979.0%
Literature & Languages33,0182.9%
Liberal Arts & History36,3873.2%
Visual & Performing Arts28,1542.5%
Communications39,0843.5%
Arts & Humanities60,8425.4%
Total1,132,015100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Area Code 281

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 281

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Area Code 281 are males with 2 vehicles (533,877, accounting for 44.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (403,218, making up 55.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 281
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle31,873 (2.7%)25,864 (2.7%)
1 Vehicle212,847 (17.7%)217,894 (22.8%)
2 Vehicles533,877 (44.5%)403,218 (42.1%)
3 Vehicles263,802 (22.0%)197,069 (20.6%)
4 Vehicles112,577 (9.4%)80,496 (8.4%)
5 or more Vehicles45,451 (3.8%)33,325 (3.5%)
Total1,200,427 (100.0%)957,866 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Area Code 281

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Area Code 281 are 30 to 34 minutes (345,832 commuters, 17.9%), 20 to 24 minutes (263,152 commuters, 13.6%), and 15 to 19 minutes (250,261 commuters, 13.0%).
Commute Time in Area Code 281
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes26,7551.4%
5 to 9 Minutes114,1125.9%
10 to 14 Minutes183,9619.5%
15 to 19 Minutes250,26113.0%
20 to 24 Minutes263,15213.6%
25 to 29 Minutes124,2686.4%
30 to 34 Minutes345,83217.9%
35 to 39 Minutes76,3154.0%
40 to 44 Minutes108,1755.6%
45 to 59 Minutes235,90012.2%
60 to 89 Minutes156,6038.1%
90 or more Minutes45,7942.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 281

The most common commute times in Area Code 281 are 30 to 34 minutes (206,612 commuters, 19.0%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (139,220 commuters, 16.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 281
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes13,590 (1.3%)13,165 (1.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes55,544 (5.1%)58,568 (7.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes89,665 (8.2%)94,296 (11.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes130,444 (12.0%)119,817 (14.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes139,560 (12.8%)123,592 (14.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes68,811 (6.3%)55,457 (6.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes206,612 (19.0%)139,220 (16.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes43,464 (4.0%)32,851 (3.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes63,501 (5.8%)44,674 (5.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes142,955 (13.1%)92,945 (11.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes102,156 (9.4%)54,447 (6.5%)
90 or more Minutes32,188 (3.0%)13,606 (1.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 281

The most frequent times of departure to work in Area Code 281 are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (159,668, 14.7%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (137,463, 16.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 281
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM81,108 (7.4%)29,574 (3.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM76,643 (7.0%)26,525 (3.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM69,077 (6.4%)32,690 (3.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM141,753 (13.0%)80,533 (9.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM98,279 (9.0%)87,899 (10.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM159,668 (14.7%)137,463 (16.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM92,200 (8.5%)95,625 (11.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM108,688 (10.0%)101,483 (12.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM41,314 (3.8%)46,914 (5.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM59,075 (5.4%)64,632 (7.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM28,734 (2.6%)29,366 (3.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM11,322 (1.0%)12,003 (1.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM62,351 (5.7%)47,084 (5.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM58,278 (5.3%)50,847 (6.0%)
Total1,088,490 (100.0%)842,638 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Area Code 281

Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 281

Of the total 1,600,107 dwellings in Area Code 281, owner-occupied units account for 984,885 (61.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 615,222 (38.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 281
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units984,88561.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units615,22238.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,600,107100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 281

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 281
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household380,66223.8%
2-Person Household464,81529.0%
3-Person Household281,36317.6%
4+ Person Household473,26729.6%
Total Housing Units1,600,107100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 281

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 281
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household163,433 (42.9%)217,229 (57.1%)
2-Person Household302,084 (65.0%)162,731 (35.0%)
3-Person Household184,244 (65.5%)97,119 (34.5%)
4+ Person Household335,124 (70.8%)138,143 (29.2%)
Total Housing Units984,885 (61.6%)615,222 (38.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 281

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 281
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School101,926 (53.4%)89,107 (46.6%)
High School Diploma162,238 (53.9%)138,908 (46.1%)
College/Associate Degree271,645 (58.2%)195,395 (41.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher449,076 (70.1%)191,812 (29.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 281

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 281
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years342,28521.4%
35 to 44 Years358,64522.4%
45 to 54 Years324,10620.3%
55 to 64 Years278,47917.4%
65 to 74 Years187,71211.7%
75 to 84 Years79,3755.0%
85 Years and Over29,5051.8%
Total1,600,107100.0%

Housing Finances in Area Code 281

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 281

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 281
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied984,885 (61.6%)$12,048,693
Renter-Occupied615,222 (38.5%)$6,622,937
Average1,600,107 (100.0%)$9,762,630

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 281

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 281
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00016,303 (1.7%)29,180 (4.7%)
$5,000 to $9,9999,578 (1.0%)16,021 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $14,99916,478 (1.7%)28,284 (4.6%)
$15,000 to $19,99915,538 (1.6%)27,030 (4.4%)
$20,000 to $24,99919,766 (2.0%)31,180 (5.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99945,177 (4.6%)66,681 (10.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99973,808 (7.5%)93,224 (15.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999134,561 (13.7%)125,701 (20.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999125,942 (12.8%)74,593 (12.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999205,895 (20.9%)75,535 (12.3%)
$150,000 or more321,839 (32.7%)47,793 (7.8%)
Total984,885 (100.0%)615,222 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 281

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 281
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30036,748 (3.7%)5,830 (0.9%)
$300 to $49970,151 (7.1%)5,910 (1.0%)
$500 to $799122,847 (12.5%)29,795 (4.8%)
$800 to $99974,378 (7.5%)75,226 (12.2%)
$1,000 to $1,499173,026 (17.6%)250,232 (40.7%)
$1,500 to $1,999178,849 (18.2%)151,414 (24.6%)
$2,000 to $2,499129,176 (13.1%)49,559 (8.1%)
$2,500 to $2,99974,684 (7.6%)14,879 (2.4%)
$3,000 or more125,026 (12.7%)13,563 (2.2%)
Total984,885 (100.0%)615,222 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Area Code 281

Housing Structures in Area Code 281

Housing Structures in Area Code 281
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,036,13464.7%
Single Unit, Attached48,5533.0%
2 Unit Apartments13,4040.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments41,9422.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments72,2404.5%
10 or more Apartments324,59120.3%
Mobile Home / Other63,2434.0%
Total1,600,107100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 281

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 281
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached888,650 (85.8%)147,484 (14.2%)
Single Unit, Attached31,442 (64.8%)17,111 (35.2%)
2 Unit Apartments990 (7.4%)12,414 (92.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3,272 (7.8%)38,670 (92.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments5,280 (7.3%)66,960 (92.7%)
10 or more Apartments12,389 (3.8%)312,202 (96.2%)
Mobile Home / Other42,862 (67.8%)20,381 (32.2%)
Total984,885 (61.6%)615,222 (38.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 281

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 281
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room5,026 (0.5%)32,450 (5.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms20,166 (2.1%)201,150 (32.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms210,170 (21.3%)253,062 (41.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms368,712 (37.4%)97,086 (15.8%)
8 or more Rooms380,811 (38.7%)31,474 (5.1%)
Total984,885 (100.0%)615,222 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 281

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 281
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas614,782 (62.4%)112,386 (18.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas20,653 (2.1%)6,199 (1.0%)
Electricity341,835 (34.7%)488,879 (79.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene1,030 (0.1%)273 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke319 (0.0%)83 (0.0%)
All other Fuels3,318 (0.3%)1,052 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used2,948 (0.3%)6,350 (1.0%)
Total984,885 (100.0%)615,222 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 281

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 281
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle16,750 (1.7%)64,829 (10.5%)
1 Vehicle201,629 (20.5%)299,890 (48.7%)
2 Vehicles466,507 (47.4%)194,853 (31.7%)
3 or more Vehicles299,999 (30.5%)55,650 (9.0%)
Total984,885 (100.0%)615,222 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Area Code 281

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Area Code 281

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units382,373602,512
Median Property Value$28,588,300$33,525,800
Median Household Income$9,480,325$228,745
Monthly Housing Costs$86,134$118,211
Real Estate Taxes$428,528$24,145

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 281

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 281
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00028,970 (7.6%)13,044 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $99,99931,012 (8.1%)14,947 (2.5%)
$100,000 to $299,999200,681 (52.5%)325,172 (54.0%)
$300,000 to $499,99976,286 (20.0%)168,465 (28.0%)
$500,000 to $749,99923,758 (6.2%)47,593 (7.9%)
$750,000 to $999,9998,574 (2.2%)15,990 (2.6%)
$1,000,000 or more13,092 (3.4%)17,301 (2.9%)
Total382,373 (100.0%)602,512 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 281

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 281
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00016,316 (4.3%)6,480 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $24,99934,175 (8.9%)9,565 (1.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99927,043 (7.1%)17,607 (2.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99938,304 (10.0%)18,134 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99958,759 (15.4%)35,504 (5.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99947,669 (12.5%)75,802 (12.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99967,013 (17.5%)78,273 (13.0%)
$150,000 or more93,094 (24.3%)138,882 (23.1%)
Total382,373 (100.0%)602,512 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 281

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 281
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x145,353 (38.0%)13,467,052 (2,235.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x72,192 (18.9%)243,907 (40.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x42,804 (11.2%)164,775 (27.4%)
4.0x or more117,485 (30.7%)76,056 (12.6%)
Total382,373 (100.0%)602,512 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 281

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 281
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80044,014 (11.5%)2,213 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,49938,163 (10.0%)23,512 (3.9%)
$800 to $1,499267,198 (69.9%)32,733 (5.4%)
Total382,373 (100.0%)602,512 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Area Code 281

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 281

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 281
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years343,530 (90.6%)35,607 (9.4%)
6 to 18 Years788,474 (86.6%)121,946 (13.4%)
19 to 25 Years286,986 (70.3%)121,190 (29.7%)
26 to 34 Years413,109 (70.6%)172,064 (29.4%)
35 to 44 Years513,306 (76.3%)159,684 (23.7%)
45 to 54 Years469,658 (79.7%)119,376 (20.3%)
55 to 64 Years418,502 (85.1%)73,233 (14.9%)
65 to 74 Years312,374 (96.8%)10,301 (3.2%)
75 Years and older178,703 (98.0%)3,567 (2.0%)
Total3,724,642 (82.0%)816,968 (18.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 281

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 281
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born343,530 (90.6%)35,607 (9.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen788,474 (86.6%)121,946 (13.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen286,986 (70.3%)121,190 (29.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 281

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 281
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000310,150 (70.9%)127,175 (29.1%)
$25,000 to $49,999489,547 (70.2%)207,457 (29.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999522,009 (76.1%)164,320 (23.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999470,843 (80.6%)113,352 (19.4%)
$100,000 and over1,924,160 (90.5%)202,800 (9.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 281

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 281
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6153,358 (40.5%)199,450 (52.6%)
6 to 18 Years287,338 (31.6%)526,340 (57.8%)
19 to 25 Years39,387 (9.7%)253,941 (62.2%)
25 to 34 Years48,358 (8.3%)376,987 (64.4%)
35 to 44 Years55,083 (8.2%)474,568 (70.5%)
45 to 54 Years48,723 (8.3%)435,777 (74.0%)
55 to 64 Years62,866 (12.8%)372,369 (75.7%)
65 to 74 Years289,063 (89.6%)152,105 (47.1%)
75 Years and over174,738 (95.9%)85,031 (46.7%)
Total1,158,914 (25.5%)2,876,568 (63.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 281

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 281
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years597 (0.4%)938 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years28,797 (6.2%)17,505 (3.9%)
18 to 34 Years32,866 (6.1%)28,191 (5.4%)
35 to 64 Years76,152 (8.7%)84,319 (9.6%)
65 to 74 Years35,789 (23.6%)38,428 (22.4%)
75 Years and over32,413 (43.0%)52,330 (48.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Area Code 281

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 281: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years498 (0.3%)715 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years2,952 (0.6%)2,252 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years3,703 (0.7%)3,076 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years21,354 (2.5%)13,956 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years16,551 (10.9%)8,941 (5.2%)
75 Years and over18,400 (24.4%)18,050 (16.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 281: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years316 (0.2%)527 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years4,399 (0.9%)3,643 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years7,006 (1.3%)7,382 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years17,363 (2.0%)19,649 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years7,059 (4.7%)8,135 (4.8%)
75 Years and over6,186 (8.2%)11,124 (10.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 281: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years22,843 (4.9%)11,866 (2.7%)
18 to 34 Years20,703 (3.9%)15,687 (3.0%)
35 to 64 Years27,308 (3.1%)28,777 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years7,470 (4.9%)8,159 (4.8%)
75 Years and over7,777 (10.3%)16,027 (15.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 281: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,936 (0.6%)2,127 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years6,303 (1.2%)5,366 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years35,565 (4.1%)45,515 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years17,948 (11.9%)27,949 (16.3%)
75 Years and over19,365 (25.7%)39,515 (37.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 281: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years5,145 (1.1%)2,829 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years4,575 (0.9%)2,743 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years13,770 (1.6%)14,399 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years5,573 (3.7%)7,151 (4.2%)
75 Years and over7,216 (9.6%)16,642 (15.6%)

Technology Access in Area Code 281

Computing Device Access in Area Code 281

Computing Device Access in Area Code 281
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,315,54082.2%
Smartphone1,486,11992.9%
Tablet1,079,99967.5%
No Computing Device57,3663.6%
Total1,600,107100.0%

Internet Access in Area Code 281

Internet Access in Area Code 281
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2,0550.1%
Broadband Home1,235,62377.2%
Cellular Data Only184,34111.5%
Satellite Internet132,9318.3%
No Internet131,2498.2%
Total1,600,107100.0%

Area Code 281 Summary

Geography

Area code 281 is a telephone area code in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) for the U.S. state of Texas. It was created on June 13, 1997, in a split from area code 713. It covers the Houston metropolitan area, including the cities of Houston, Baytown, Sugar Land, and The Woodlands.

Social

Area code 281 is a vibrant and diverse area, with a wide range of cultural and recreational activities. The area is home to many professional sports teams, including the Houston Astros, Houston Rockets, and Houston Texans. The area is also home to many museums, galleries, and other attractions, such as the Houston Museum of Natural Science, the Houston Zoo, and the Houston Space Center.

Economics

Area code 281 is an economically prosperous area, with a strong job market and a high median household income. The area is home to many major corporations, including ExxonMobil, Chevron, and Halliburton. The area is also home to many small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.

Demographics

Area code 281 is home to a diverse population, with a wide range of ethnicities and backgrounds. The area is home to a large Hispanic population, as well as a significant African American population. The area is also home to a large number of immigrants from around the world. The median age in the area is 33.5, and the median household income is $63,845.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Area Code 281?
Total Population of Area Code 281 is 4,574,961.
What is the Total Male Population of Area Code 281?
Total Male Population of Area Code 281 is 2,284,276.
What is the Total Female Population of Area Code 281?
Total Female Population of Area Code 281 is 2,290,685.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Area Code 281?
There are 99.72 Males per 100 Females in Area Code 281.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Area Code 281?
There are 100.28 Females per 100 Males in Area Code 281.
What is the Median Population Age in Area Code 281?
Median Population Age in Area Code 281 is 35.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Area Code 281
Average Family Size in Area Code 281 is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Area Code 281
Average Household Size in Area Code 281 is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Area Code 281?
Per Capita income in Area Code 281 is $42,543.
What is the Median Family Income in Area Code 281?
Median Family Income in Area Code 281 is $97,886.
What is the Median Household income in Area Code 281?
Median Household Income in Area Code 281 is $84,892.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 281?
Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 281 is 31.4%.
Women in Area Code 281 earn 68.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Area Code 281?
Family Income Deficit in Area Code 281 is $11,285.
Families that are below poverty line in Area Code 281 earn $11,285 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 281?
Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 281 is 50.63.
How Large is the Labor Force in Area Code 281?
There are 2,317,166 People in the Labor Forcein in Area Code 281.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Area Code 281?
66.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Area Code 281.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Area Code 281?
Unemployment Rate in Area Code 281 is 6.0%.