ZIP Code 77096

8,741 properties in this area

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77096 Summary Statistics

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

Area Overview

This area has significant flood exposure, with 62% of properties in high-risk FEMA zones (AE). At an average elevation of 56.1 feet above sea level, this is a moderate elevation 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 Risk5,451 (62.4%)

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

XMinimal Risk3,290 (37.6%)

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

Flood Risk Level

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

Very Low3,290
37.6%
Moderate5,451
62.4%
Average Ground Elevation56.1 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 Level32.6/100(Low)Higher = more pollution exposure from nearby industrial facilities.
Properties Near Carcinogen Sources10.1%Within 2 miles of facilities releasing known carcinogens.
Properties Near PBT Sources9.6%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$419,688
Average Home Value$573,851
Year-over-Year Change+6.48%

Home Characteristics

Average Home Size3,417 sq ft
Average Lot Size10,347 sq ft
Average Year Built1968

Based on 7,912 residential properties in this ZIP code.

Home Age Distribution

Before 19501
0%
1950-19696,445
80.8%
1970-1989647
8.1%
1990-2009239
3%
2010+641
8%

Property Types

Real, Residential, Single-Family7,946 (91.5%)
Condo - Apartment Style199 (2.3%)
Real, Vacant Lots/Tracts (In City)148 (1.7%)
Other Exempt (Government)139 (1.6%)
Real, Commercial120 (1.4%)

Recent Permits (Last 5 Years)

Repairs (Foundation / GM)677
Additions or Remodeling580
Extra Features (OB&Y)242
New Building170
New Dwelling - permit149

New Construction

Properties with New Construction227
Total New Construction Value$39,133,434
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