ZIP Code 77338

12,961 properties in this area

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77338 Summary Statistics

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

Area Overview

The majority of properties (96%) sit in FEMA Zone X with minimal flood risk. At an average elevation of 86.2 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 50% 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 Risk12,385 (95.6%)

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

AEHigh Risk572 (4.4%)

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

AHigh Risk4 (0.0%)

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 Low12,385
95.6%
Moderate576
4.4%
Average Ground Elevation86.2 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 Level37.8/100(Low)Higher = more pollution exposure from nearby industrial facilities.
Properties Near Carcinogen Sources49.8%Within 2 miles of facilities releasing known carcinogens.
Properties Near PBT Sources0.4%PBTs (Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxics) accumulate in the environment and food chain.
Avg. TRI Facilities Nearby0.8Average 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$230,780
Average Home Value$278,653
Year-over-Year Change+3.4%

Home Characteristics

Average Home Size2,348 sq ft
Average Lot Size9,399 sq ft
Average Year Built1996

Based on 10,917 residential properties in this ZIP code.

Home Age Distribution

Before 1950310
2.8%
1950-1969344
3.1%
1970-19893,574
32.4%
1990-20094,174
37.9%
2010+2,612
23.7%

Property Types

Real, Residential, Single-Family10,736 (64.2%)
Other Exempt (Government)1,331 (8%)
Real, Vacant Lots/Tracts (In City)1,124 (6.7%)
Real, Vacant Commercial1,100 (6.6%)
Real, Commercial1,024 (6.1%)

Recent Permits (Last 5 Years)

New Dwelling - permit559
Additions or Remodeling69
New Dwelling - no permit41
Extra Features (OB&Y)38
Repairs (Foundation / GM)17

New Construction

Properties with New Construction256
Total New Construction Value$49,246,932
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