ZIP Code 77005

8,832 properties in this area

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77005 Summary Statistics

Flood risk, pollution data, and real estate statistics for this area

Area Overview

The majority of properties (87%) sit in FEMA Zone X with minimal flood risk. However, 13% of properties are in high-risk flood zones (AE) where flood insurance is required. At an average elevation of 50 feet above sea level, this is a moderate elevation area for the Houston region. Properties here have lower pollution exposure than the Houston average.

Flood Risk Summary

FEMA Flood Zones

FEMA designates flood zones based on flood risk. Flood insurance is required for high-risk zones with federally backed mortgages.

XMinimal Risk7,708 (87.3%)

Outside 100-year floodplain. Flood insurance optional but recommended.

AEHigh Risk1,124 (12.7%)

1% annual flood chance with base flood elevations. Insurance required.

Flood Risk Level

Our flood risk assessment combines FEMA flood zone, elevation, and proximity to bayous into a single rating.

Very Low7,708
87.3%
Moderate1,124
12.7%
Average Ground Elevation50 ftAbove sea level. Higher elevation generally means lower flood risk.

Pollution Summary

Based on EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) data. TRI tracks industrial facilities that release toxic chemicals into air, water, or land.

Pollution Exposure Level31.4/100(Low)Higher = more pollution exposure from nearby industrial facilities.
Properties Near Carcinogen Sources13.2%Within 2 miles of facilities releasing known carcinogens.
Properties Near PBT Sources13.2%PBTs (Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxics) accumulate in the environment and food chain.
Avg. TRI Facilities Nearby0.1Average number of TRI-reporting industrial facilities within 2 miles of properties.

Real Estate Summary

Based on 2025 Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD) data for residential properties.

Property Values

Median Home Value$1,614,604
Average Home Value$1,839,715
Year-over-Year Change+11.37%

Home Characteristics

Average Home Size4,019 sq ft
Average Lot Size7,184 sq ft
Average Year Built1981

Based on 7,564 residential properties in this ZIP code.

Home Age Distribution

Before 19502,023
26.7%
1950-1969204
2.7%
1970-19891,293
17.1%
1990-20092,986
39.4%
2010+1,077
14.2%

Property Types

Real, Residential, Single-Family7,472 (86.5%)
Real, Commercial312 (3.6%)
Real, Vacant Lots/Tracts (In City)172 (2%)
Condo - Apartment Conversion143 (1.7%)
Condo - Apartment Style140 (1.6%)

Recent Permits (Last 5 Years)

Repairs (Foundation / GM)358
Additions or Remodeling314
Extra Features (OB&Y)294
Residential Demolition288
New Dwelling - permit224

New Construction

Properties with New Construction218
Total New Construction Value$190,668,037
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