ZIP Code 77009

15,034 properties in this area

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77009 Summary Statistics

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

Area Overview

The majority of properties (97%) sit in FEMA Zone X with minimal flood risk. At an average elevation of 50.4 feet above sea level, this is a moderate elevation area for the Houston region. Properties here have moderate pollution levels compared to the Houston metro, 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 Risk14,623 (97.3%)

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

AEHigh Risk411 (2.7%)

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 Low14,623
97.3%
Moderate409
2.7%
High2
0.0%
Average Ground Elevation50.4 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 Level55.9/100(Moderate)Higher = more pollution exposure from nearby industrial facilities.
Properties Near Carcinogen Sources100%Within 2 miles of facilities releasing known carcinogens.
Properties Near PBT Sources99.9%PBTs (Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxics) accumulate in the environment and food chain.
Avg. TRI Facilities Nearby5.5Average 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$417,601
Average Home Value$556,574
Year-over-Year Change+6.97%

Home Characteristics

Average Home Size2,106 sq ft
Average Lot Size5,593 sq ft
Average Year Built1954

Based on 11,843 residential properties in this ZIP code.

Home Age Distribution

Before 19507,635
63%
1950-19691,259
10.4%
1970-1989163
1.3%
1990-2009701
5.8%
2010+2,367
19.5%

Property Types

Real, Residential, Single-Family11,590 (72.7%)
Real, Vacant Lots/Tracts (In City)1,292 (8.1%)
Other Exempt (Government)917 (5.8%)
Real, Commercial843 (5.3%)
Real, Residential, Two-Family391 (2.5%)

Recent Permits (Last 5 Years)

Additions or Remodeling1,000
New Dwelling - permit896
Repairs (Foundation / GM)407
Residential Demolition389
Extra Features (OB&Y)238

New Construction

Properties with New Construction496
Total New Construction Value$131,028,629
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