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Katy, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77450

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

71,889
1,358/sq mi
$106,402
Median income
$361,400
Median home value
52.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
1,358
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77450 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77450 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Katy, Harris County, Texas, with 71,889 residents across 52.9 square miles, a density of 1,358 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77450 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,402 (41% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $49,521. The poverty rate stands at 7.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. The typical home here is valued at $361,400 (46% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,746 monthly, and 68.8% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Harris County, letting you compare 77450 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 77450

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Katy, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77450.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77450, Katy, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

71,889

Population

52.9

Area (sq mi)

1,358

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77450?

38.4

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

26.9%

Foreign-Born

White 55.5%
African American 6.7%
Asian 12.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%

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?

$106,402

Median Household Income

+41% vs state

$49,521

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

31.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77450 ranks nationally

Katy, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$106,402 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.5%

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

What does housing look like?

26,031

Total Housing Units

24,945

Occupied Units

1,086

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.8%
Renter 31.2%

$361,400

Median Home Value

+46% vs state

$1,746

Median Rent

1994

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

+17.8%

YoY Change (2024)

282

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+182%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77450 have increased 17.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +182% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 185
2021 +9.2% 202
2022 +37.0% 276
2023 -13.3% 239
2024 +17.8% 282

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,755 business establishments in ZIP 77450, employing approximately 16,474 people with a combined annual payroll of $717,074,000.

1,755

Businesses

16,474

Employees

$717.1M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 316 18.0%
Health care and social assistance 302 17.2%
Accommodation and food services 175 10.0%
Retail trade 168 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 149 8.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 136 7.8%
Finance and insurance 102 5.8%
Construction 97 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 74 4.2%
Wholesale trade 57 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 45 2.6%
Educational services 43 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 28 1.6%
Manufacturing 26 1.5%
Information 17 1.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 10 0.6%
Industries not classified 5 0.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.2%

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 77450 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 77450 ranks #3 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 77450 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 77450 ranks #4 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
77094 Houston, TX 8,498 3.8 mi
77449 Katy, TX 94,382 6.2 mi
77494 Katy, TX 61,600 5.4 mi
77407 Richmond, TX 28,595 5.1 mi
77082 Houston, TX 49,900 6.0 mi
77077 Houston, TX 52,151 7.4 mi
77083 Houston, TX 70,837 6.5 mi
77084 Houston, TX 95,137 7.2 mi
77406 Richmond, TX 33,682 8.0 mi
77079 Houston, TX 31,280 8.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Harris County

77084 standard
Houston, TX
Pop: 95,137
77449 standard
Katy, TX
Pop: 94,382
77429 standard
Cypress, TX
Pop: 72,264
77036 standard
Houston, TX
Pop: 71,969
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 77450 in? ▼
ZIP code 77450 (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 77450? ▼
ZIP code 77450 in Katy, TX has a population of 71,889 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77450? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77450 is $106,402, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77450? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77450 is $361,400, which is 30% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77450? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77450 is White at 55.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77450? ▼
ZIP code 77450 has 1,755 business establishments employing approximately 16,474 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77450? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77450 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (316), Health care and social assistance (302), Accommodation and food services (175). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77450? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77450 increased by 17.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 182%. 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 77450? ▼
In ZIP code 77450, 68.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.5% 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 77450? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77450 is 31.2 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 77450? ▼
In ZIP code 77450, approximately 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77450? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77450 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.