ZIP Code 77505

7,462 properties in this area

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77505 Summary Statistics

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

Area Overview

The majority of properties (92%) sit in FEMA Zone X with minimal flood risk. At an average elevation of 28.8 feet above sea level, this is a low-lying area for the Houston region. Properties here have moderate pollution levels compared to the Houston metro, though 30% 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 Risk6,831 (91.5%)

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

AEHigh Risk629 (8.4%)

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

AHigh Risk1 (0.0%)

1% annual flood chance. Flood insurance required for federally backed mortgages.

AOHigh Risk1 (0.0%)

Shallow flooding 1-3 ft from rivers/streams. Insurance required.

Flood Risk Level

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

Very Low6,831
91.5%
Moderate631
8.5%
Average Ground Elevation28.8 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 Level55.9/100(Moderate)Higher = more pollution exposure from nearby industrial facilities.
Properties Near Carcinogen Sources29.5%Within 2 miles of facilities releasing known carcinogens.
Properties Near PBT Sources63.8%PBTs (Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxics) accumulate in the environment and food chain.
Avg. TRI Facilities Nearby2Average 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$308,160
Average Home Value$362,401
Year-over-Year Change+5.35%

Home Characteristics

Average Home Size2,497 sq ft
Average Lot Size9,434 sq ft
Average Year Built1991

Based on 6,680 residential properties in this ZIP code.

Home Age Distribution

Before 195021
0.3%
1950-1969399
6%
1970-19892,635
39.3%
1990-20093,019
45%
2010+630
9.4%

Property Types

Real, Residential, Single-Family6,647 (81.1%)
Real, Commercial479 (5.8%)
Other Exempt (Government)375 (4.6%)
Real, Vacant Lots/Tracts (In City)244 (3%)
Personal Prop. Mobile Home185 (2.3%)

Recent Permits (Last 5 Years)

Disaster Review871
New Dwelling - no permit254
New Dwelling - permit212
Extra Features (OB&Y)100
Additions or Remodeling60

New Construction

Properties with New Construction55
Total New Construction Value$5,894,631
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