ZIP Code 77047

11,948 properties in this area

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77047 Summary Statistics

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

Area Overview

The majority of properties (91%) sit in FEMA Zone X with minimal flood risk. At an average elevation of 50 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 92% 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 Risk10,880 (91.1%)

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

AEHigh Risk1,068 (8.9%)

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 Low10,880
91.1%
Moderate1,068
8.9%
Average Ground Elevation50 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 Level48.7/100(Low)Higher = more pollution exposure from nearby industrial facilities.
Properties Near Carcinogen Sources92.2%Within 2 miles of facilities releasing known carcinogens.
Properties Near PBT Sources76.8%PBTs (Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxics) accumulate in the environment and food chain.
Avg. TRI Facilities Nearby3.7Average 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$252,902
Average Home Value$277,854
Year-over-Year Change+7.84%

Home Characteristics

Average Home Size2,017 sq ft
Average Lot Size7,828 sq ft
Average Year Built1997

Based on 10,158 residential properties in this ZIP code.

Home Age Distribution

Before 1950109
1%
1950-19692,329
22.3%
1970-1989444
4.3%
1990-20093,738
35.9%
2010+3,801
36.5%

Property Types

Real, Residential, Single-Family10,374 (73.2%)
Real, Vacant Lots/Tracts (In City)1,234 (8.7%)
Personal Prop. Mobile Home741 (5.2%)
Other Exempt (Government)596 (4.2%)
Real, Commercial404 (2.9%)

Recent Permits (Last 5 Years)

New Dwelling - permit1,334
Repairs (Foundation / GM)193
Additions or Remodeling188
Extra Features (OB&Y)95
New Dwelling - no permit83

New Construction

Properties with New Construction593
Total New Construction Value$171,570,424
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