Name: Zip Code 77011
Address: Houston

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 77011 offers a well-connected neighborhood with convenient access to multiple rapid transit stations on the Metrorail Purple and Green Lines, complemented by nearby bus routes. This area is particularly suited for cycling due to its mostly flat terrain. Residents benefit from nearby grocery stores and a variety of restaurants close to their homes. Educational institutions, including primary and secondary schools, are also conveniently located within this area. The neighborhood exudes a peaceful atmosphere, enhanced by well-placed public green spaces ideal for relaxation. Housing mainly consists of spacious single detached and duplex homes, many built before the 1960s, providing character and charm.

Characteristics

Transportation

Zip Code 77011 permits homeowners to get around using several modes of transportation. This area is moderately transit friendly. Rapid transit stations, such as Lockwood / Eastwood EB, Cesar Chavez / 67th St EB and Lockwood / Eastwood WB on the Metrorail Green Line and Metrorail Purple Line, are not very far-removed from the greater part of homes in the postal code. Homeowners have access to approximately 10 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far from most houses. Traveling as a pedestrian is also reasonably practical for property owners in this area; many common errands can be run without the need for a vehicle. This postal code is suited for cycling because there are a limited number of hills to challenge cyclists.

Services

Residents will find that wherever their house is located in Zip Code 77011, primary as well as high schools are nearby. Regarding food, it is very often an option for property owners in this area to do their grocery shopping without a vehicle. Furthermore, a restaurant is typically just around the corner, for instance along Wayside Drive, and residents are served by a few cafes as well. It is also easy to access a selection of clothing stores as a pedestrian.

Character

Zip Code 77011 has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Although the ambience is not the liveliest in this postal code places to go out at night are well-spread throughout the area. Zip Code 77011 is reasonably good for those who like a quiet atmosphere, as the streets are usually tranquil, although there are still several noisier areas, especially close to one of the railway lines. Green spaces, including Antonio Marron Sr. Park and Finnigan Park, are very well-distributed and there are about 30 of them nearby for residents to check out, which makes them easy to reach from the majority of locations within the postal code.

Car friendly7.6

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly6.2

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.6

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Transit friendly5.4

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants7.2

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries7.8

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance