Free help applying for financial assistance and public benefit programs at Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center, 4014 Market St. in Houston's Fifth Ward neighborhood. Trained eligibility specialists help residents complete applications for Medicaid, CHIP, Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance through the marketplace, Harris Health Financial Assistance Program, Healthy Texas Women program, SNAP food benefits, and other safety net programs. Walk-in assistance is available during regular center hours. This service is especially valuable for residents who face language barriers, limited internet access, or difficulty navigating complex government application processes. Source: Houston Health Department, houstonhealth.org.
Community context
About ZIP 77020
Total population
25,715
Median household income
$46,606
Poverty rate
27.8%
Uninsured rate
6.2%
Total population
25,715
Median household income
$46,606
Poverty rate
27.8%
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