ZIP Code 77023

7,681 properties in this area

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77023 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 34.2 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 Risk7,421 (96.6%)

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

AEHigh Risk260 (3.4%)

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 Low7,421
96.6%
Moderate259
3.4%
High1
0.0%
Average Ground Elevation34.2 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 Level69.6/100(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 Nearby8.9Average 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$264,842
Average Home Value$322,746
Year-over-Year Change+3.06%

Home Characteristics

Average Home Size2,075 sq ft
Average Lot Size6,914 sq ft
Average Year Built1948

Based on 6,178 residential properties in this ZIP code.

Home Age Distribution

Before 19504,554
71.6%
1950-19691,112
17.5%
1970-198954
0.8%
1990-2009118
1.9%
2010+523
8.2%

Property Types

Real, Residential, Single-Family5,763 (73.5%)
Real, Commercial567 (7.2%)
Other Exempt (Government)369 (4.7%)
Real, Residential, Two-Family355 (4.5%)
Real, Vacant Lots/Tracts (In City)297 (3.8%)

Recent Permits (Last 5 Years)

Additions or Remodeling466
New Dwelling - permit241
Repairs (Foundation / GM)201
Residential Demolition85
Extra Features (OB&Y)83

New Construction

Properties with New Construction101
Total New Construction Value$13,318,395
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