ZIP Code 77459
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Missouri City · Fort Bend County · Texas
- Population
- 56,274
- Median income
- $129,151
- Median home value
- $386,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 56.6%
- Land area
- 84.8 sq mi
664/sq mi
▲ 69% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
▲ 39% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.4
Chicago
ZIP code 77459 in Missouri City, Texas has a population of 56,274. The median household income is $129,151, which is 69% above the national average. Median home value is $386,900, 39% above the US average. 56.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77459 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 84.8 square miles in Missouri City, Fort Bend County, Texas. The area is home to 56,274 residents, producing a population density of 664 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 77459 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77459 sits at $129,151 (71% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $53,155. The poverty rate stands at 5.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $386,900 (56% above the state average) with median rent at $1,987 per month, and 85.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77459 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 56.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fort Bend County, so you can benchmark 77459 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 77459
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$53,155
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
34.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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