ZIP Code 77401

6,591 properties in this area

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77401 Summary Statistics

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

Area Overview

This area has significant flood exposure, with 82% of properties in high-risk FEMA zones (AE). At an average elevation of 52.6 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 85% 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.

AEHigh Risk5,409 (82.1%)

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

XMinimal Risk1,182 (17.9%)

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 Low1,182
17.9%
Moderate5,409
82.1%
Average Ground Elevation52.6 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 Level33.1/100(Low)Higher = more pollution exposure from nearby industrial facilities.
Properties Near Carcinogen Sources84.7%Within 2 miles of facilities releasing known carcinogens.
Properties Near PBT Sources83.3%PBTs (Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxics) accumulate in the environment and food chain.
Avg. TRI Facilities Nearby1.3Average 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$1,125,325
Average Home Value$1,162,958
Year-over-Year Change+10.82%

Home Characteristics

Average Home Size3,696 sq ft
Average Lot Size8,940 sq ft
Average Year Built1991

Based on 6,121 residential properties in this ZIP code.

Home Age Distribution

Before 1950334
5.4%
1950-1969876
14.3%
1970-1989675
11%
1990-20093,115
50.7%
2010+1,145
18.6%

Property Types

Real, Residential, Single-Family6,132 (91.4%)
Real, Vacant Lots/Tracts (In City)178 (2.7%)
Real, Commercial173 (2.6%)
Other Exempt (Government)108 (1.6%)
Other Exempt (Religious)29 (0.4%)

Recent Permits (Last 5 Years)

New Dwelling - permit182
Extra Features (OB&Y)131
Residential Demolition113
Additions or Remodeling98
New Dwelling - no permit50

New Construction

Properties with New Construction148
Total New Construction Value$62,171,352
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