Missouri City, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77459
Fort Bend County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 56,274
- 664/sq mi High-density area
- $129,151
- Median income Above-median income area
- $386,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 56.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Missouri City pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 22%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 664
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77459 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 77459 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Missouri City, Fort Bend County, Texas, with 56,274 residents across 84.8 square miles, a density of 664 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77459 skews affluent, with a median household income of $129,151 (71% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,155. The poverty rate is 5.9%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $386,900 (56% above the average Texas ZIP), while 85.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,987.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fort Bend County, so 77459 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 77459
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Missouri City, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77459.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
318 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
242 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
198 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
154 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
135 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77459, Missouri City, 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
56,274
Population
84.8
Area (sq mi)
664
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77459?
39.4
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
24.0%
Foreign-Born
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?
$129,151
Median Household Income
+71% vs state ZIP avg
$53,155
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
34.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77459 ranks nationally
Missouri City, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$129,151 Top 7% higher than 93% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
29,730housing units
29,730
Total Housing Units
28,506
Occupied Units
1,224
Vacant Units
2.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$386,900
Median Home Value
+56% vs state ZIP avg
$1,987
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
-10.7%
YoY Change (2023)
189
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+89%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77459 have decreased 10.7% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +89% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -7.4% | 150 |
| 2020 | +2.0% | 153 |
| 2021 | +10.6% | 169 |
| 2022 | +24.9% | 212 |
| 2023 | -10.7% | 189 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,607 business establishments in ZIP 77459, employing approximately 13,512 people with a combined annual payroll of $472,664,000.
1,607
Businesses
13,512
Employees
$472.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 318 | 19.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 242 | 15.1% |
| Retail trade | 198 | 12.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 154 | 9.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 135 | 8.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 103 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 83 | 5.2% |
| Construction | 81 | 5.0% |
| Educational services | 61 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 60 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 52 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 35 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 29 | 1.8% |
| Information | 25 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 1.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 77459 vs 77545 →
ZIP 77459 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77479
Sugar Land (77479)
74,514 residents
- 77459
Missouri City (77459)
56,274 residents
- 77477
Stafford (77477)
35,897 residents
- 77489
Missouri City (77489)
35,554 residents
- 77053 28,954
Houston (77053)
28,954 residents
- 77071 25,671
Houston (77071)
25,671 residents
- 77478 24,739
Sugar Land (77478)
24,739 residents
- 77545 19,431
Fresno (77545)
19,431 residents
- 77085 16,074
Houston (77085)
16,074 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77459 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77459 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77479
Sugar Land (77479)
$156,735 median income
- 77459
Missouri City (77459)
$129,151 median income
- 77478
Sugar Land (77478)
$118,495 median income
- 77545
Fresno (77545)
$94,474 median income
- 77477
Stafford (77477)
$75,744 median income
- 77489
Missouri City (77489)
$74,689 median income
- 77085
Houston (77085)
$68,470 median income
- 77053
Houston (77053)
$66,510 median income
- 77481 $57,857
Thompsons (77481)
$57,857 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77459 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77545 | Fresno, TX | 19,431 | 3.6 mi |
| 77481 | Thompsons, TX | 35 | 4.2 mi |
| 77489 | Missouri City, TX | 35,554 | 5.3 mi |
| 77053 | Houston, TX | 28,954 | 5.9 mi |
| 77477 | Stafford, TX | 35,897 | 7.2 mi |
| 77071 | Houston, TX | 25,671 | 8.8 mi |
| 77031 | Houston, TX | 15,762 | 8.9 mi |
| 77479 | Sugar Land, TX | 74,514 | 6.8 mi |
| 77085 | Houston, TX | 16,074 | 7.4 mi |
| 77478 | Sugar Land, TX | 24,739 | 7.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77459, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (56,274 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 77459 in?
ZIP code 77459 (Missouri City) is located in Fort Bend County, Texas. Fort Bend County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fort-bend-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77459?
ZIP code 77459 in Missouri City, TX has a population of 56,274 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77459?
The median household income in ZIP 77459 is $129,151, which is 69% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77459?
The median home value in ZIP 77459 is $386,900, which is 39% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77459?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77459 is White at 37.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77459?
ZIP code 77459 has 1,607 business establishments employing approximately 13,512 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77459?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77459 are: Health care and social assistance (318), Professional, scientific, and technical services (242), Retail trade (198). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77459?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77459 decreased by 10.7% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 89%. 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 77459?
In ZIP code 77459, 73.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.6% 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 77459?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77459 is 34.1 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 77459?
In ZIP code 77459, approximately 85.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77459?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77459 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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