ZIP Code 77038

7,212 properties in this area

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77038 Summary Statistics

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

Area Overview

This area has significant flood exposure, with 35% of properties in high-risk FEMA zones (AE, AO). At an average elevation of 89.7 feet above sea level, this is a relatively elevated area for the Houston region. Properties here have moderate pollution levels compared to the Houston metro, with 91% 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 Risk4,685 (65.0%)

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

AEHigh Risk1,819 (25.2%)

1% annual flood chance with base flood elevations. Insurance required.

AOHigh Risk708 (9.8%)

Shallow flooding 1-3 ft from rivers/streams. Insurance required.

Flood Risk Level

Our flood risk assessment combines FEMA flood zone, elevation, and proximity to bayous into a single rating.

Very Low4,685
65.0%
Moderate2,527
35.0%
Average Ground Elevation89.7 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 Level55.4/100(Moderate)Higher = more pollution exposure from nearby industrial facilities.
Properties Near Carcinogen Sources91%Within 2 miles of facilities releasing known carcinogens.
Properties Near PBT Sources3.1%PBTs (Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxics) accumulate in the environment and food chain.
Avg. TRI Facilities Nearby2.2Average 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$222,742
Average Home Value$255,634
Year-over-Year Change+1.66%

Home Characteristics

Average Home Size2,139 sq ft
Average Lot Size8,871 sq ft
Average Year Built1993

Based on 5,641 residential properties in this ZIP code.

Home Age Distribution

Before 195038
0.7%
1950-1969188
3.2%
1970-19892,500
42.8%
1990-20091,736
29.7%
2010+1,379
23.6%

Property Types

Real, Residential, Single-Family5,647 (67.5%)
Other Exempt (Government)713 (8.5%)
Personal Prop. Mobile Home665 (8%)
Real, Commercial330 (3.9%)
Real, Vacant Lots/Tracts (Not in City)239 (2.9%)

Recent Permits (Last 5 Years)

New Dwelling - permit197
Additions or Remodeling68
Extra Features (OB&Y)31
Repairs (Foundation / GM)10
RP Mobile Home w/ Land10

New Construction

Properties with New Construction44
Total New Construction Value$3,756,986
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