ZIP Code 77018

12,948 properties in this area

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77018 Summary Statistics

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

Area Overview

The majority of properties (92%) sit in FEMA Zone X with minimal flood risk. At an average elevation of 71.5 feet above sea level, this is a relatively elevated area for the Houston region. Properties here have lower pollution exposure than the Houston average, with 98% 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 Risk11,948 (92.3%)

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

AEHigh Risk1,000 (7.7%)

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 Low11,948
92.3%
Moderate1,000
7.7%
Average Ground Elevation71.5 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 Level42.6/100(Low)Higher = more pollution exposure from nearby industrial facilities.
Properties Near Carcinogen Sources98.2%Within 2 miles of facilities releasing known carcinogens.
Properties Near PBT Sources63.8%PBTs (Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxics) accumulate in the environment and food chain.
Avg. TRI Facilities Nearby3.2Average 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$535,131
Average Home Value$689,304
Year-over-Year Change+7.75%

Home Characteristics

Average Home Size2,520 sq ft
Average Lot Size7,934 sq ft
Average Year Built1980

Based on 10,856 residential properties in this ZIP code.

Home Age Distribution

Before 19501,949
17.5%
1950-19694,277
38.4%
1970-1989220
2%
1990-2009618
5.5%
2010+4,082
36.6%

Property Types

Real, Residential, Single-Family11,069 (77.1%)
Real, Vacant Lots/Tracts (In City)1,623 (11.3%)
Real, Commercial576 (4%)
Other Exempt (Government)465 (3.2%)
Personal Prop. Mobile Home221 (1.5%)

Recent Permits (Last 5 Years)

New Dwelling - permit1,641
Additions or Remodeling884
Residential Demolition662
Extra Features (OB&Y)518
Repairs (Foundation / GM)290

New Construction

Properties with New Construction568
Total New Construction Value$216,110,928
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