ZIP Code 77078

5,259 properties in this area

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77078 Summary Statistics

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

Area Overview

The majority of properties (97%) sit in FEMA Zone X with minimal flood risk. At an average elevation of 44.9 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 65% 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 Risk5,126 (97.5%)

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

AEHigh Risk133 (2.5%)

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 Low5,125
97.5%
Moderate129
2.5%
Very High5
0.1%
Average Ground Elevation44.9 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 Level39.7/100(Low)Higher = more pollution exposure from nearby industrial facilities.
Properties Near Carcinogen Sources64.8%Within 2 miles of facilities releasing known carcinogens.
Properties Near PBT Sources87.9%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$173,752
Average Home Value$191,286
Year-over-Year Change+2.89%

Home Characteristics

Average Home Size1,628 sq ft
Average Lot Size8,775 sq ft
Average Year Built1975

Based on 4,198 residential properties in this ZIP code.

Home Age Distribution

Before 1950226
5.3%
1950-19691,574
36.7%
1970-19891,459
34%
1990-2009510
11.9%
2010+524
12.2%

Property Types

Real, Residential, Single-Family4,158 (69.4%)
Real, Vacant Lots/Tracts (In City)884 (14.8%)
Other Exempt (Government)317 (5.3%)
Real, Vacant Commercial206 (3.4%)
Real, Residential, Two-Family116 (1.9%)

Recent Permits (Last 5 Years)

New Dwelling - permit286
Additions or Remodeling109
Repairs (Foundation / GM)106
Residential Demolition87
Extra Features (OB&Y)52

New Construction

Properties with New Construction127
Total New Construction Value$17,896,640
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