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ZIP Code 77042

8,323 properties in this area

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77042 Summary Statistics

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

Area Overview

The majority of properties (98%) sit in FEMA Zone X with minimal flood risk. At an average elevation of 73.1 feet above sea level, this is a relatively elevated area for the Houston region. Properties here have lower pollution exposure than the Houston average, though 30% are near industrial carcinogen sources.

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 Risk8,183 (98.3%)

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

AEHigh Risk140 (1.7%)

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 Low8,183
98.3%
Moderate140
1.7%
Average Ground Elevation73.1 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 Level37.3/100(Low)Higher = more pollution exposure from nearby industrial facilities.
Properties Near Carcinogen Sources29.9%Within 2 miles of facilities releasing known carcinogens.
Properties Near PBT Sources23.4%PBTs (Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxics) accumulate in the environment and food chain.
Avg. TRI Facilities Nearby0.5Average 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$530,920
Average Home Value$956,830
Year-over-Year Change+9.69%

Home Characteristics

Average Home Size6,137 sq ft
Average Lot Size15,389 sq ft
Average Year Built1974

Based on 4,230 residential properties in this ZIP code.

Home Age Distribution

Before 19504
0.1%
1950-19691,640
38.6%
1970-19892,147
50.5%
1990-2009312
7.3%
2010+151
3.5%

Property Types

Real, Residential, Single-Family4,185 (53.8%)
Condo - Apartment Style2,086 (26.8%)
Condo - Townhouse (2+ stories)838 (10.8%)
Real, Commercial299 (3.8%)
Other Exempt (Government)149 (1.9%)

Recent Permits (Last 5 Years)

Repairs (Foundation / GM)288
Additions or Remodeling238
Addtns, Remodels, Lease Space88
Extra Features (OB&Y)83
New Building68

New Construction

Properties with New Construction69
Total New Construction Value$32,367,768
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