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Needville, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77461

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

10,679
28/sq mi
$93,446
Median income
$275,300
Median home value
27.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Needville pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
28
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77461 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77461 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Needville, Fort Bend County, Texas, home to 10,679 residents across 382.8 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77461 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,446 (24% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $38,712. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.0%. Housing costs here run $275,300 for a typical home value (11% above the state average), with rent averaging $999 a month; 79.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fort Bend County, so you can benchmark 77461 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 77461

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Needville, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77461.

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 77461, Needville, 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

10,679

Population

382.8

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77461?

37.5

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

14.8%

Foreign-Born

White 59.1%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.9%
Hispanic or Latino 44.2%

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?

$93,446

Median Household Income

+24% vs state

$38,712

Per Capita Income

14.6%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

34.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77461 ranks nationally

Needville, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,446 Top 24% higher than 76% 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 58.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.7%

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

What does housing look like?

4,296

Total Housing Units

4,037

Occupied Units

259

Vacant Units

3.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.7%
Renter 20.3%

$275,300

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$999

Median Rent

1991

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

-1.2%

YoY Change (2024)

341

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+241%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77461 have decreased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +241% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.8% 233
2021 +12.0% 261
2022 +19.2% 311
2023 +11.1% 346
2024 -1.2% 341

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 172 business establishments in ZIP 77461, employing approximately 1,135 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,193,000.

172

Businesses

1,135

Employees

$47.2M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 32 18.6%
Health care and social assistance 20 11.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 11.1%
Retail trade 17 9.9%
Other services (except public administration) 16 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 14 8.1%
Manufacturing 10 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 5.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 5.2%
Finance and insurance 7 4.1%
Wholesale trade 6 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.7%

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 77461 vs 77444 →

ZIP 77461 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 77461 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 77461 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 77461 ranks #2 of 3 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
77444 Guy, TX 784 6.6 mi
77469 Richmond, TX 35,321 10.1 mi
77420 Boling, TX 2,205 11.2 mi

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Related Areas

Fort Bend County Needville, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77461 in? ▼
ZIP code 77461 (Needville) 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 77461? ▼
ZIP code 77461 in Needville, TX has a population of 10,679 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77461? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77461 is $93,446, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77461? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77461 is $275,300, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77461? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77461 is White at 59.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 44.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77461? ▼
ZIP code 77461 has 172 business establishments employing approximately 1,135 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77461? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77461 are: Construction (32), Health care and social assistance (20), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (19). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77461? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77461 decreased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 241%. 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 77461? ▼
In ZIP code 77461, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.7% 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 77461? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77461 is 34.7 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 77461? ▼
In ZIP code 77461, approximately 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77461? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77461 is 14.6% 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.