ZIP Code 77048

8,501 properties in this area

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77048 Summary Statistics

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

Area Overview

The majority of properties (95%) sit in FEMA Zone X with minimal flood risk. At an average elevation of 43.5 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 90% 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 Risk8,113 (95.4%)

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

AEHigh Risk388 (4.6%)

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 Low8,113
95.4%
Moderate388
4.6%
Average Ground Elevation43.5 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 Level47.2/100(Low)Higher = more pollution exposure from nearby industrial facilities.
Properties Near Carcinogen Sources89.9%Within 2 miles of facilities releasing known carcinogens.
Properties Near PBT Sources78.6%PBTs (Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxics) accumulate in the environment and food chain.
Avg. TRI Facilities Nearby4.7Average 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$217,393
Average Home Value$260,376
Year-over-Year Change+3.68%

Home Characteristics

Average Home Size2,049 sq ft
Average Lot Size10,209 sq ft
Average Year Built1991

Based on 5,958 residential properties in this ZIP code.

Home Age Distribution

Before 195082
1.2%
1950-19691,664
25.1%
1970-19891,097
16.5%
1990-20091,081
16.3%
2010+2,715
40.9%

Property Types

Real, Residential, Single-Family6,528 (60.2%)
Real, Vacant Lots/Tracts (In City)2,484 (22.9%)
Other Exempt (Government)485 (4.5%)
Personal Prop. Mobile Home309 (2.9%)
Real, Commercial255 (2.4%)

Recent Permits (Last 5 Years)

New Dwelling - permit1,187
Additions or Remodeling209
Repairs (Foundation / GM)123
New Dwelling - no permit59
Extra Features (OB&Y)53

New Construction

Properties with New Construction245
Total New Construction Value$32,559,638
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