ZIP Code 77071

8,004 properties in this area

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77071 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 64 feet above sea level, this is a relatively elevated area for the Houston region. Properties here have lower pollution exposure than the Houston average, though 36% 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 Risk7,608 (95.1%)

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

AEHigh Risk327 (4.1%)

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

AHigh Risk69 (0.9%)

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 Low7,608
95.1%
Moderate396
4.9%
Average Ground Elevation64 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 Level39.3/100(Low)Higher = more pollution exposure from nearby industrial facilities.
Properties Near Carcinogen Sources36.3%Within 2 miles of facilities releasing known carcinogens.
Properties Near PBT Sources36.3%PBTs (Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxics) accumulate in the environment and food chain.
Avg. TRI Facilities Nearby1.9Average 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$260,524
Average Home Value$321,232
Year-over-Year Change+0.43%

Home Characteristics

Average Home Size2,652 sq ft
Average Lot Size7,871 sq ft
Average Year Built1979

Based on 6,058 residential properties in this ZIP code.

Home Age Distribution

Before 195011
0.2%
1950-19691,562
25.8%
1970-19893,395
56%
1990-2009974
16.1%
2010+123
2%

Property Types

Real, Residential, Single-Family6,050 (76.5%)
Condo - Apartment Style515 (6.5%)
Condo - Townhouse (2+ stories)511 (6.5%)
Real, Commercial215 (2.7%)
Real, Vacant Lots/Tracts (In City)172 (2.2%)

Recent Permits (Last 5 Years)

Repairs (Foundation / GM)211
Additions or Remodeling143
New Dwelling - permit64
Extra Features (OB&Y)62
New Building24

New Construction

Properties with New Construction102
Total New Construction Value$19,055,233
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