ZIP Code 77020

10,272 properties in this area

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77020 Summary Statistics

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

Area Overview

The majority of properties (99.9%) sit in FEMA Zone X with minimal flood risk. At an average elevation of 42.2 feet above sea level, this is a moderate elevation area for the Houston region. Properties here have higher pollution exposure than most Houston areas, 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 Risk10,262 (99.9%)

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

AEHigh Risk10 (0.1%)

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 Low10,262
99.9%
Moderate10
0.1%
Average Ground Elevation42.2 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 Level74.3/100(Moderate)Higher = more pollution exposure from nearby industrial facilities.
Properties Near Carcinogen Sources100%Within 2 miles of facilities releasing known carcinogens.
Properties Near PBT Sources100%PBTs (Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxics) accumulate in the environment and food chain.
Avg. TRI Facilities Nearby20Average 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$184,173
Average Home Value$240,137
Year-over-Year Change+4.93%

Home Characteristics

Average Home Size1,656 sq ft
Average Lot Size5,238 sq ft
Average Year Built1964

Based on 7,153 residential properties in this ZIP code.

Home Age Distribution

Before 19503,823
52%
1950-19691,313
17.9%
1970-1989115
1.6%
1990-2009660
9%
2010+1,441
19.6%

Property Types

Real, Residential, Single-Family7,090 (57.1%)
Real, Vacant Lots/Tracts (In City)2,238 (18%)
Other Exempt (Government)1,114 (9%)
Real, Commercial757 (6.1%)
Real, Vacant Commercial455 (3.7%)

Recent Permits (Last 5 Years)

New Dwelling - permit677
Additions or Remodeling343
Residential Demolition196
Repairs (Foundation / GM)117
New Dwelling - no permit96

New Construction

Properties with New Construction204
Total New Construction Value$86,121,199
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