ZIP Code 77571

15,024 properties in this area

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77571 Summary Statistics

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

Area Overview

The majority of properties (79%) sit in FEMA Zone X with minimal flood risk. However, 21% of properties are in high-risk flood zones (AE, VE, AO) where flood insurance is required. At an average elevation of 19.1 feet above sea level, this is a low-lying area for the Houston region. Properties here have higher pollution exposure than most Houston areas, with 99% 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 Risk11,935 (79.4%)

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

AEHigh Risk2,997 (19.9%)

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

VEHigh (Coastal) Risk71 (0.5%)

Coastal flooding with wave action. Insurance required.

AOHigh Risk20 (0.1%)

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

OPEN WATERN/A Risk1 (0.0%)

Body of water (lake, pond, river, etc.).

Flood Risk Level

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

Very Low11,962
79.6%
Moderate2,719
18.1%
High301
2.0%
Very High42
0.3%
Average Ground Elevation19.1 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 Level77.9/100(High)Higher = more pollution exposure from nearby industrial facilities.
Properties Near Carcinogen Sources98.9%Within 2 miles of facilities releasing known carcinogens.
Properties Near PBT Sources91.2%PBTs (Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxics) accumulate in the environment and food chain.
Avg. TRI Facilities Nearby13.2Average 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$245,750
Average Home Value$290,448
Year-over-Year Change+3.62%

Home Characteristics

Average Home Size2,064 sq ft
Average Lot Size12,519 sq ft
Average Year Built1984

Based on 12,268 residential properties in this ZIP code.

Home Age Distribution

Before 1950566
4.5%
1950-19692,120
16.9%
1970-19895,096
40.7%
1990-20093,128
25%
2010+1,615
12.9%

Property Types

Real, Residential, Single-Family12,349 (70.3%)
Other Exempt (Government)1,165 (6.6%)
Real, Vacant Lots/Tracts (In City)1,118 (6.4%)
Real, Commercial893 (5.1%)
Real, Vacant Commercial656 (3.7%)

Recent Permits (Last 5 Years)

New Dwelling - permit634
Repairs (Foundation / GM)466
New Dwelling - no permit352
Additions or Remodeling195
Extra Features (OB&Y)190

New Construction

Properties with New Construction195
Total New Construction Value$63,921,932
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