ZIP Code 77049

11,104 properties in this area

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77049 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 35.2 feet above sea level, this is a moderate elevation area for the Houston region. Properties here have moderate pollution levels compared to the Houston metro, with 94% 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 Risk10,501 (94.6%)

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

AEHigh Risk466 (4.2%)

1% annual flood chance with base flood elevations. Insurance required.

AHigh Risk81 (0.7%)

1% annual flood chance. Flood insurance required for federally backed mortgages.

VEHigh (Coastal) Risk56 (0.5%)

Coastal flooding with wave action. Insurance required.

Flood Risk Level

Our flood risk assessment combines FEMA flood zone, elevation, and proximity to bayous into a single rating.

Very Low10,501
94.6%
Moderate445
4.0%
High116
1.0%
Very High42
0.4%
Average Ground Elevation35.2 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 Level54.9/100(Moderate)Higher = more pollution exposure from nearby industrial facilities.
Properties Near Carcinogen Sources94.1%Within 2 miles of facilities releasing known carcinogens.
Properties Near PBT Sources75.1%PBTs (Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxics) accumulate in the environment and food chain.
Avg. TRI Facilities Nearby3.6Average 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$243,551
Average Home Value$275,349
Year-over-Year Change+4.39%

Home Characteristics

Average Home Size2,266 sq ft
Average Lot Size9,990 sq ft
Average Year Built1996

Based on 9,656 residential properties in this ZIP code.

Home Age Distribution

Before 195071
0.7%
1950-1969861
8.9%
1970-19892,642
27.2%
1990-20093,534
36.4%
2010+2,593
26.7%

Property Types

Real, Residential, Single-Family9,394 (75.6%)
Real, Vacant Lots/Tracts (Not in City)868 (7%)
Other Exempt (Government)573 (4.6%)
Real, Commercial448 (3.6%)
Real, Residential, Mobile Homes284 (2.3%)

Recent Permits (Last 5 Years)

New Dwelling - permit565
Disaster Review125
Additions or Remodeling106
Extra Features (OB&Y)82
New Dwelling - no permit49

New Construction

Properties with New Construction119
Total New Construction Value$20,603,118
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