ZIP Code 77523

588 properties in this area

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77523 Summary Statistics

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

Area Overview

The majority of properties (84%) sit in FEMA Zone X with minimal flood risk. However, 16% of properties are in high-risk flood zones (VE, AE) where flood insurance is required. At an average elevation of 15.6 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, 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 Risk492 (83.7%)

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

VEHigh (Coastal) Risk67 (11.4%)

Coastal flooding with wave action. Insurance required.

AEHigh Risk29 (4.9%)

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 Low515
87.6%
Moderate42
7.1%
High22
3.7%
Very High9
1.5%
Average Ground Elevation15.6 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 Level52.0/100(Moderate)Higher = more pollution exposure from nearby industrial facilities.
Properties Near Carcinogen Sources86.4%Within 2 miles of facilities releasing known carcinogens.
Properties Near PBT Sources0.3%PBTs (Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxics) accumulate in the environment and food chain.
Avg. TRI Facilities Nearby2.5Average 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$258,154
Average Home Value$219,400
Year-over-Year Change-2%

Home Characteristics

Average Home Size1,824 sq ft
Average Lot Size10,027 sq ft
Average Year Built2006

Based on 397 residential properties in this ZIP code.

Home Age Distribution

Before 19501
0.2%
1950-19697
1.7%
1970-198934
8.3%
1990-2009185
45.1%
2010+183
44.6%

Property Types

Real, Residential, Single-Family291 (36.1%)
Real, Vacant Lots/Tracts (In City)172 (21.3%)
Real, Residential, Mobile Homes119 (14.7%)
Real, Residential, Auxiliary Buildings71 (8.8%)
Real, Qualified Agricultural Land48 (5.9%)

Recent Permits (Last 5 Years)

New Dwelling - permit68
New Dwelling - no permit11
Extra Features (OB&Y)7
Additions or Remodeling3

New Construction

Properties with New Construction11
Total New Construction Value$447,318
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