ZIP Code 77056

7,484 properties in this area

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77056 Summary Statistics

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

Area Overview

The majority of properties (99%) sit in FEMA Zone X with minimal flood risk. At an average elevation of 57.8 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 54% 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 Risk7,424 (99.2%)

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

AEHigh Risk60 (0.8%)

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 Low7,424
99.2%
Moderate60
0.8%
Average Ground Elevation57.8 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 Level33.6/100(Low)Higher = more pollution exposure from nearby industrial facilities.
Properties Near Carcinogen Sources54.3%Within 2 miles of facilities releasing known carcinogens.
Properties Near PBT Sources47.7%PBTs (Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxics) accumulate in the environment and food chain.
Avg. TRI Facilities Nearby1Average 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$1,130,571
Average Home Value$2,010,389
Year-over-Year Change+11.96%

Home Characteristics

Average Home Size7,952 sq ft
Average Lot Size11,713 sq ft
Average Year Built1988

Based on 3,431 residential properties in this ZIP code.

Home Age Distribution

Before 19508
0.2%
1950-1969895
26%
1970-1989430
12.5%
1990-20091,627
47.2%
2010+484
14.1%

Property Types

Real, Residential, Single-Family3,413 (44.1%)
Condo - High Rise2,734 (35.3%)
Condo - Apartment Conversion504 (6.5%)
Other Exempt (Government)391 (5%)
Real, Vacant Lots/Tracts (In City)268 (3.5%)

Recent Permits (Last 5 Years)

Additions or Remodeling169
Repairs (Foundation / GM)155
Extra Features (OB&Y)129
New Dwelling - permit81
Residential Demolition63

New Construction

Properties with New Construction84
Total New Construction Value$38,708,765
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