ZIP Code 77053

4,249 properties in this area

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77053 Summary Statistics

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

Area Overview

The majority of properties (93%) sit in FEMA Zone X with minimal flood risk. At an average elevation of 57.9 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 95% 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 Risk3,970 (93.4%)

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

AEHigh Risk279 (6.6%)

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 Low3,970
93.4%
Moderate279
6.6%
Average Ground Elevation57.9 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 Level64.6/100(Moderate)Higher = more pollution exposure from nearby industrial facilities.
Properties Near Carcinogen Sources94.8%Within 2 miles of facilities releasing known carcinogens.
Properties Near PBT Sources86.7%PBTs (Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxics) accumulate in the environment and food chain.
Avg. TRI Facilities Nearby5.2Average 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$203,504
Average Home Value$212,007
Year-over-Year Change+3.21%

Home Characteristics

Average Home Size1,609 sq ft
Average Lot Size7,118 sq ft
Average Year Built1985

Based on 3,692 residential properties in this ZIP code.

Home Age Distribution

Before 195024
0.6%
1950-19691,038
27.5%
1970-19891,205
31.9%
1990-2009954
25.3%
2010+554
14.7%

Property Types

Real, Residential, Single-Family3,614 (70.9%)
Personal Prop. Mobile Home543 (10.6%)
Real, Vacant Lots/Tracts (Not in City)168 (3.3%)
Other Exempt (Government)166 (3.3%)
Real, Residential, Mobile Homes157 (3.1%)

Recent Permits (Last 5 Years)

New Dwelling - permit285
Repairs (Foundation / GM)80
Additions or Remodeling60
New Dwelling - no permit22
Extra Features (OB&Y)21

New Construction

Properties with New Construction89
Total New Construction Value$9,932,155
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