ZIP Code 77008

16,725 properties in this area

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77008 Summary Statistics

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

Area Overview

The majority of properties (82%) sit in FEMA Zone X with minimal flood risk. However, 18% of properties are in high-risk flood zones (AE) where flood insurance is required. At an average elevation of 59.6 feet above sea level, this is a moderate elevation area for the Houston region. Properties here have lower pollution exposure than the Houston average, with 100% within 2 miles of facilities releasing known carcinogens.

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 Risk13,707 (82.0%)

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

AEHigh Risk3,018 (18.0%)

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 Low13,707
82.0%
Moderate3,018
18.0%
Average Ground Elevation59.6 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 Level46.8/100(Low)Higher = more pollution exposure from nearby industrial facilities.
Properties Near Carcinogen Sources99.9%Within 2 miles of facilities releasing known carcinogens.
Properties Near PBT Sources12.2%PBTs (Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxics) accumulate in the environment and food chain.
Avg. TRI Facilities Nearby3.1Average 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$627,178
Average Home Value$813,116
Year-over-Year Change+8.88%

Home Characteristics

Average Home Size3,003 sq ft
Average Lot Size5,337 sq ft
Average Year Built1984

Based on 13,830 residential properties in this ZIP code.

Home Age Distribution

Before 19502,989
21.2%
1950-19692,357
16.7%
1970-1989265
1.9%
1990-20093,195
22.6%
2010+5,324
37.7%

Property Types

Real, Residential, Single-Family13,914 (82.3%)
Real, Vacant Lots/Tracts (In City)1,074 (6.4%)
Real, Commercial914 (5.4%)
Other Exempt (Government)360 (2.1%)
Real, Vacant Commercial159 (0.9%)

Recent Permits (Last 5 Years)

New Dwelling - permit1,126
Additions or Remodeling864
Repairs (Foundation / GM)482
Extra Features (OB&Y)368
Residential Demolition348

New Construction

Properties with New Construction524
Total New Construction Value$250,933,925
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