ZIP Code 77039

7,216 properties in this area

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77039 Summary Statistics

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

Area Overview

The majority of properties (77%) sit in FEMA Zone X with minimal flood risk. However, 23% of properties are in high-risk flood zones (AE) where flood insurance is required. At an average elevation of 66.3 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 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 Risk5,543 (76.8%)

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

AEHigh Risk1,673 (23.2%)

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 Low5,543
76.8%
Moderate1,673
23.2%
Average Ground Elevation66.3 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 Level62.0/100(Moderate)Higher = more pollution exposure from nearby industrial facilities.
Properties Near Carcinogen Sources100%Within 2 miles of facilities releasing known carcinogens.
Properties Near PBT Sources91.4%PBTs (Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxics) accumulate in the environment and food chain.
Avg. TRI Facilities Nearby9.6Average 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$190,435
Average Home Value$227,503
Year-over-Year Change+2.57%

Home Characteristics

Average Home Size1,840 sq ft
Average Lot Size12,271 sq ft
Average Year Built1972

Based on 5,506 residential properties in this ZIP code.

Home Age Distribution

Before 1950135
2.4%
1950-19692,221
40.3%
1970-19892,724
49.4%
1990-2009321
5.8%
2010+115
2.1%

Property Types

Real, Residential, Single-Family5,288 (60.7%)
Other Exempt (Government)1,008 (11.6%)
Personal Prop. Mobile Home783 (9%)
Real, Commercial654 (7.5%)
Real, Vacant Lots/Tracts (Not in City)281 (3.2%)

Recent Permits (Last 5 Years)

Additions or Remodeling103
Extra Features (OB&Y)77
New Dwelling - permit42
RP Mobile Home w/ Land30
Repairs (Foundation / GM)24

New Construction

Properties with New Construction59
Total New Construction Value$3,402,319
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