ZIP Code 77072

13,960 properties in this area

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77072 Summary Statistics

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

Area Overview

This area has significant flood exposure, with 54% of properties in high-risk FEMA zones (AE, A). At an average elevation of 75.6 feet above sea level, this is a relatively elevated area for the Houston region. Properties here have lower pollution exposure than the Houston average.

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.

AEHigh Risk7,100 (50.9%)

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

XMinimal Risk6,411 (45.9%)

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

AHigh Risk449 (3.2%)

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 Low6,411
45.9%
Moderate7,549
54.1%
Average Ground Elevation75.6 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 Level31.5/100(Low)Higher = more pollution exposure from nearby industrial facilities.
Properties Near Carcinogen Sources0.5%Within 2 miles of facilities releasing known carcinogens.
Properties Near PBT Sources15.3%PBTs (Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxics) accumulate in the environment and food chain.
Avg. TRI Facilities Nearby0.2Average 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$213,694
Average Home Value$252,762
Year-over-Year Change+2.62%

Home Characteristics

Average Home Size2,215 sq ft
Average Lot Size5,754 sq ft
Average Year Built1978

Based on 11,015 residential properties in this ZIP code.

Home Age Distribution

Before 195023
0.2%
1950-19692,588
23.3%
1970-19896,738
60.6%
1990-20091,626
14.6%
2010+150
1.3%

Property Types

Real, Residential, Single-Family10,968 (79.9%)
Condo - Apartment Style766 (5.6%)
Condo - Townhouse (2+ stories)572 (4.2%)
Real, Commercial535 (3.9%)
Other Exempt (Government)373 (2.7%)

Recent Permits (Last 5 Years)

Repairs (Foundation / GM)171
Additions or Remodeling162
New Building71
Extra Features (OB&Y)59
New Dwelling - permit50

New Construction

Properties with New Construction65
Total New Construction Value$5,061,614
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