ZIP Code 77055

12,593 properties in this area

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77055 Summary Statistics

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

Area Overview

The majority of properties (99.6%) sit in FEMA Zone X with minimal flood risk. At an average elevation of 72 feet above sea level, this is a relatively elevated area for the Houston region. Properties here have lower pollution exposure than the Houston average, with 82% 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 Risk12,540 (99.6%)

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

AEHigh Risk53 (0.4%)

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 Low12,540
99.6%
Moderate53
0.4%
Average Ground Elevation72 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 Level42.7/100(Low)Higher = more pollution exposure from nearby industrial facilities.
Properties Near Carcinogen Sources82.4%Within 2 miles of facilities releasing known carcinogens.
Properties Near PBT Sources75.4%PBTs (Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxics) accumulate in the environment and food chain.
Avg. TRI Facilities Nearby3.2Average 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$641,150
Average Home Value$879,789
Year-over-Year Change+12.92%

Home Characteristics

Average Home Size3,564 sq ft
Average Lot Size9,270 sq ft
Average Year Built1987

Based on 9,762 residential properties in this ZIP code.

Home Age Distribution

Before 1950242
2.5%
1950-19693,896
39.7%
1970-1989576
5.9%
1990-20091,428
14.5%
2010+3,679
37.5%

Property Types

Real, Residential, Single-Family9,710 (71.9%)
Real, Vacant Lots/Tracts (In City)1,071 (7.9%)
Real, Commercial830 (6.1%)
Other Exempt (Government)601 (4.5%)
Condo - Apartment Style419 (3.1%)

Recent Permits (Last 5 Years)

New Dwelling - permit1,337
Extra Features (OB&Y)439
Residential Demolition416
Additions or Remodeling408
Repairs (Foundation / GM)266

New Construction

Properties with New Construction611
Total New Construction Value$280,097,420
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