ZIP Code 77044

18,326 properties in this area

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77044 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 49.5 feet above sea level, this is a moderate elevation area for the Houston region. Properties here have lower pollution exposure than the Houston average, with 53% 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 Risk18,025 (98.4%)

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

AEHigh Risk301 (1.6%)

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 Low18,025
98.4%
Moderate300
1.6%
Very High1
0.0%
Average Ground Elevation49.5 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 Level43.6/100(Low)Higher = more pollution exposure from nearby industrial facilities.
Properties Near Carcinogen Sources52.8%Within 2 miles of facilities releasing known carcinogens.
Properties Near PBT Sources52.9%PBTs (Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxics) accumulate in the environment and food chain.
Avg. TRI Facilities Nearby1.7Average 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$291,145
Average Home Value$334,885
Year-over-Year Change+3.31%

Home Characteristics

Average Home Size2,556 sq ft
Average Lot Size1,344,898 sq ft
Average Year Built2006

Based on 15,641 residential properties in this ZIP code.

Home Age Distribution

Before 195044
0.3%
1950-1969324
2%
1970-19892,083
12.6%
1990-20096,092
36.9%
2010+7,967
48.3%

Property Types

Real, Residential, Single-Family15,629 (74.1%)
Real, Vacant Lots/Tracts (Not in City)1,339 (6.3%)
Personal Prop. Mobile Home988 (4.7%)
Real, Residential, Mobile Homes861 (4.1%)
Other Exempt (Government)762 (3.6%)

Recent Permits (Last 5 Years)

New Dwelling - permit1,303
Extra Features (OB&Y)343
Additions or Remodeling197
New Dwelling - no permit85
RP Mobile Home w/ Land56

New Construction

Properties with New Construction360
Total New Construction Value$75,752,260
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