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Greenspoint
ZIP 77016 -- Houston, Harris County -- Population: 29,376
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What Your Neighbors Are Saying
Top concerns reported in this ZIP code.
infrastructure
Responsible: Houston Public Works
The roads in Kashmere Gardens look like a different country than the rest of Houston.
We have been promised road improvements for years. The money goes somewhere else every time.
flooding
Responsible: Harris County Flood Control
Hunting Bayou floods our street every major rain.
My house flooded 3 times. FEMA says we are not in a flood zone.
flooding
Responsible: Harris County Flood Control District
Hunting Bayou floods our streets routinely. The Army Corps project is years behind schedule.
Harvey destroyed 40% of the homes here. Some are still gutted.
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Active issues where your voice matters right now.
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ACA Premium Spikes — 20M People Affected
UrgentEnhanced premium tax credits that helped 20 million people afford health insurance expired January 1, 2026. Average marketplace premiums have jumped h...
Medicaid Work Requirements — Taking Effect Now
The One Big Beautiful Bill requires adults 19–64 on Medicaid to prove 80 hours of work per month to keep coverage. CMS and states are writing the rule...
What Your Neighbors Changed
Proof that showing up works.
Flint Water Crisis Community Response
Flint residents, led by community members like LeeAnne Walters and scientists from Virginia Tech, exposed lead contamina...
Source: Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
Houston Equal Rights Ordinance campaign
Houston City Council passed the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance (HERO) banning discrimination based on 15 protected chara...
Source: City of Houston
Houston Bike Plan adoption
Houston City Council adopted a comprehensive bike plan calling for 1,800 miles of bikeways. Community advocacy from Bike...
Source: City of Houston Planning Department
Fight for $15 National Movement
The Fight for $15 movement, which began with 200 fast food workers in New York City in 2012, grew into a national campai...
Source: National Employment Law Project
Nearby Services
Houston History Research Center@Julia Ideson Library
Houston Public Library
Occupational Training and Certification
SER Jobs
TRIO Talent Search at Houston Schools
LULAC Houston
Health Equity Advocacy Committee
NAACP Houston
ACT-SO Academic and Cultural Youth Competition
NAACP Houston
H S FOR LAW AND JUSTICE
Houston Independent School District
Upcoming Events
Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Meeting
Houston Housing Authority -- Rotating HHA community locations — check website for monthly venue
METRO Board of Directors Meeting
METRO Houston -- METRO Headquarters, 1900 Main St
Spring Branch Management District Board Meeting
Spring Branch Management District -- Spring Branch — check Houston Granicus for meeting location
Harris County ESD 5 Board Meeting
Harris County ESD 5 -- Atascocita area — check hcesd5.org for meeting location
Community Data
Who lives here
199
Asian population
US Census ACS 5-Year (2022)
199
Asian population
US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2022)
16,408
Black or African American population
US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2022)
16,408
Black or African American population
US Census ACS 5-Year (2022)
12,629
Hispanic or Latino population
US Census ACS 5-Year (2022)
12,629
Hispanic or Latino population
US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2022)
37.1
Median age
US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2022)
37.1
Median age
US Census ACS 5-Year (2022)
5,138
White population
US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2022)
5,138
White population
US Census ACS 5-Year (2022)
Housing
63.5%
Homeownership rate
US Census ACS 5-Year (computed) (2022)
63.5%
Homeownership rate
US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2022)
$98,900
Median home value
US Census ACS 5-Year (2022)
$98,900
Median home value
US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2022)
6,202
Owner-occupied housing
US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2022)
36.5%
Renter rate
US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2022)
3,565
Renter-occupied housing
US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2022)
1,029
Renters spending 50%+ income on housing
US Census ACS 5-Year (2022)
Economy
6,488
Population below poverty line
US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2022)
6,488
Population in poverty
US Census ACS 5-Year (2022)
22.1%
Poverty rate
US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2022)
22.1%
Poverty rate
US Census ACS 5-Year (computed) (2022)
12.1%
Unemployment rate
US Census ACS 5-Year (computed) (2022)
Health
29,376
Population for insurance coverage
US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2022)
1,124
Uninsured population
US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2022)
3.8%
Uninsured rate
US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2022)
13.3%
Uninsured rate (19-64)
US Census ACS 5-Year (computed) (2022)
Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey. All data is publicly available at data.census.gov.
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