ZIP Code 77059

6,755 properties in this area

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77059 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 22.2 feet above sea level, this is a low-lying area for the Houston region. Properties here have lower pollution exposure than the Houston average, though 26% are near industrial carcinogen sources.

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 Risk6,399 (94.7%)

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

AEHigh Risk354 (5.2%)

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

AHigh Risk2 (0.0%)

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

Flood Risk Level

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

Very Low6,399
94.7%
Moderate355
5.3%
High1
0.0%
Average Ground Elevation22.2 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 Level43.5/100(Low)Higher = more pollution exposure from nearby industrial facilities.
Properties Near Carcinogen Sources26.3%Within 2 miles of facilities releasing known carcinogens.
Properties Near PBT Sources12%PBTs (Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxics) accumulate in the environment and food chain.
Avg. TRI Facilities Nearby0.4Average 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$460,790
Average Home Value$507,966
Year-over-Year Change+6.56%

Home Characteristics

Average Home Size3,064 sq ft
Average Lot Size10,214 sq ft
Average Year Built1992

Based on 6,490 residential properties in this ZIP code.

Home Age Distribution

1950-19691
0%
1970-19892,047
31.4%
1990-20093,681
56.5%
2010+781
12%

Property Types

Real, Residential, Single-Family6,509 (91.9%)
Real, Vacant Lots/Tracts (In City)273 (3.9%)
Other Exempt (Government)132 (1.9%)
Real, Commercial57 (0.8%)
Real, Vacant Commercial56 (0.8%)

Recent Permits (Last 5 Years)

Repairs (Foundation / GM)288
Extra Features (OB&Y)230
Additions or Remodeling204
New Dwelling - permit69
New Dwelling - no permit22

New Construction

Properties with New Construction40
Total New Construction Value$911,242
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