77479 ZIP Code – Sugar Land, Texas
ZIP code 77479 is one of the most populous ZIP codes located in Sugar Land, Texas, within Fort Bend County with a population of approximately 91,618 residents. The median household income of $154,658 is well above the Texas average and well above the national average. At $437,500, median home values run well above the national average, with 82.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,971 is similarly well above the national average. Housing consists of 91% single-family (increasing), 8% apartments (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 3.7% is well below the U.S. average. 68.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 40.9, near the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 77478, 77498, 77477.
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ZIP 77479 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 77479 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 91k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $154k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $437k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,971 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.9 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 68.4% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 77478 – Sugar Land
- 77498 – Sugar Land
- 77477 – Stafford
- 77459 – Missouri City
- 77469 – Richmond
- 77489 – Missouri City
- 77481 – Thompsons
- 77099 – Houston
- 77031 – Houston
- 77083 – Houston
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77478 | SUGAR LAND | 23,105 | $110,032 |
| 77498 | SUGAR LAND | 54,402 | $93,703 |
| 77477 | STAFFORD | 33,771 | $71,746 |
| 77459 | MISSOURI CITY | 79,937 | $128,851 |
| 77469 | RICHMOND | 60,971 | $98,210 |