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ZIP Code 77079

10,364 properties in this area

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77079 Summary Statistics

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

Area Overview

The majority of properties (94%) sit in FEMA Zone X with minimal flood risk. At an average elevation of 79.9 feet above sea level, this is a relatively elevated area for the Houston region. Properties here have lower pollution exposure than the Houston average, with 86% 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 Risk9,696 (93.6%)

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

AEHigh Risk668 (6.4%)

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 Low9,696
93.6%
Moderate668
6.4%
Average Ground Elevation79.9 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 Level33.4/100(Low)Higher = more pollution exposure from nearby industrial facilities.
Properties Near Carcinogen Sources85.7%Within 2 miles of facilities releasing known carcinogens.
Properties Near PBT Sources23%PBTs (Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxics) accumulate in the environment and food chain.
Avg. TRI Facilities Nearby1.6Average 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$759,051
Average Home Value$965,167
Year-over-Year Change+9.21%

Home Characteristics

Average Home Size4,162 sq ft
Average Lot Size9,269 sq ft
Average Year Built1976

Based on 8,335 residential properties in this ZIP code.

Home Age Distribution

1950-19694,184
50.1%
1970-19893,115
37.3%
1990-2009319
3.8%
2010+740
8.9%

Property Types

Real, Residential, Single-Family8,298 (80.6%)
Condo - Townhouse (2+ stories)669 (6.5%)
Condo - Apartment Style458 (4.5%)
Real, Commercial304 (3%)
Real, Vacant Lots/Tracts (In City)196 (1.9%)

Recent Permits (Last 5 Years)

Additions or Remodeling730
Repairs (Foundation / GM)438
Extra Features (OB&Y)313
New Dwelling - permit240
Residential Demolition145

New Construction

Properties with New Construction319
Total New Construction Value$88,748,022
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