ZIP Code 77598

4,574 properties in this area

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77598 Summary Statistics

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

Area Overview

The majority of properties (94%) sit in FEMA Zone X with minimal flood risk. At an average elevation of 26.2 feet above sea level, this is a low-lying area for the Houston region. Properties here have lower pollution exposure than the Houston average.

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 Risk4,294 (93.9%)

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

AEHigh Risk280 (6.1%)

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 Low4,294
93.9%
Moderate256
5.6%
High16
0.3%
Very High8
0.2%
Average Ground Elevation26.2 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 Level31.4/100(Low)Higher = more pollution exposure from nearby industrial facilities.
Properties Near Carcinogen Sources1.3%Within 2 miles of facilities releasing known carcinogens.
Properties Near PBT Sources0.7%PBTs (Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxics) accumulate in the environment and food chain.

Real Estate Summary

Based on 2025 Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD) data for residential properties.

Property Values

Median Home Value$275,168
Average Home Value$645,553
Year-over-Year Change+9.95%

Home Characteristics

Average Home Size5,063 sq ft
Average Lot Size13,553 sq ft
Average Year Built1988

Based on 2,837 residential properties in this ZIP code.

Home Age Distribution

Before 19506
0.2%
1950-196995
3.2%
1970-19892,197
73.6%
1990-2009125
4.2%
2010+563
18.9%

Property Types

Real, Residential, Single-Family2,883 (54.8%)
Condo - Apartment Style705 (13.4%)
Real, Commercial616 (11.7%)
Other Exempt (Government)377 (7.2%)
Real, Vacant Commercial205 (3.9%)

Recent Permits (Last 5 Years)

New Dwelling - no permit159
New Dwelling - permit83
Addtns, Remodels, Lease Space81
Repairs (Foundation / GM)74
Extra Features (OB&Y)66

New Construction

Properties with New Construction83
Total New Construction Value$61,628,332
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