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Katy, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77449

Harris County, Texas — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

94,382
1,220/sq mi
$87,808
Median income
$255,900
Median home value
27.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Katy pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
1,220
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77449 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77449 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 77.4 square miles in Katy, Harris County, Texas. The area is home to 94,382 residents, producing a population density of 1,220 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 77449 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77449 sits at $87,808 (16% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $32,465. The poverty rate stands at 12.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $255,900 (3% above the state average) with median rent at $1,863 per month, and 68.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77449 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77449 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 77449

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77449.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77449, Katy, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

94,382

Population

77.4

Area (sq mi)

1,220

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77449?

33.6

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

31.4%

Foreign-Born

White 28.2%
African American 21.0%
Asian 6.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 24.8%
Hispanic or Latino 50.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$87,808

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$32,465

Per Capita Income

12.7%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

35.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77449 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$87,808 Top 29% higher than 71% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

42,282

Total Housing Units

40,918

Occupied Units

1,364

Vacant Units

3.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.3%
Renter 31.7%

$255,900

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$1,863

Median Rent

2004

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.3%

YoY Change (2021)

211

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+111%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77449 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2016 +22.3% 176
2018 — 181
2019 +5.7% 191
2020 +3.6% 198
2021 +6.3% 211

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,473 business establishments in ZIP 77449, employing approximately 27,949 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,566,246,000.

1,473

Businesses

27,949

Employees

$1.6B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 248 16.8%
Retail trade 174 11.8%
Health care and social assistance 167 11.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 151 10.3%
Construction 129 8.8%
Other services (except public administration) 119 8.1%
Transportation and warehousing 84 5.7%
Finance and insurance 82 5.6%
Wholesale trade 79 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 78 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 46 3.1%
Manufacturing 33 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 26 1.8%
Educational services 24 1.6%
Information 13 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.5%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 6 0.4%
Utilities 5 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 77449 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77449 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 77449 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 77449 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
77084 Houston, TX 95,137 4.6 mi
77450 Katy, TX 71,889 6.2 mi
77493 Katy, TX 23,104 5.7 mi
77433 Cypress, TX 50,539 7.8 mi
77094 Houston, TX 8,498 6.2 mi
77095 Houston, TX 66,502 7.1 mi
77494 Katy, TX 61,600 8.4 mi
77079 Houston, TX 31,280 9.0 mi
77077 Houston, TX 52,151 9.4 mi
77082 Houston, TX 49,900 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Harris County

77084 standard
Houston, TX
Pop: 95,137
77429 standard
Cypress, TX
Pop: 72,264
77036 standard
Houston, TX
Pop: 71,969
77450 standard
Katy, TX
Pop: 71,889
77083 standard
Houston, TX
Pop: 70,837
77379 standard
Spring, TX
Pop: 70,544

Related Areas

Harris County Katy, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77449 in? ▼
ZIP code 77449 (Katy) is located in Harris County, Texas. Harris County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/harris-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77449? ▼
ZIP code 77449 in Katy, TX has a population of 94,382 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77449? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77449 is $87,808, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77449? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77449 is $255,900, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77449? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77449 is White at 28.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 50.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77449? ▼
ZIP code 77449 has 1,473 business establishments employing approximately 27,949 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77449? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77449 are: Accommodation and food services (248), Retail trade (174), Health care and social assistance (167). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77449? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77449 increased by 6.3% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77449? ▼
In ZIP code 77449, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 77449? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77449 is 35.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77449? ▼
In ZIP code 77449, approximately 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77449? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77449 is 12.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Katy, TX

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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