ZIP Code 77461
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Needville · Fort Bend County · Texas
- Population
- 10,679
- Median income
- $93,446
- Median home value
- $275,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27.7%
- Land area
- 382.8 sq mi
28/sq mi
▲ 22% vs US
higher than 76% of US ZIPs
▼ 1% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.5
Chicago
ZIP code 77461 in Needville, Texas has a population of 10,679. The median household income is $93,446, which is 22% above the national average. Median home value is $275,300, 1% below the US average. 27.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77461 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 382.8 square miles in Needville, Fort Bend County, Texas. The area is home to 10,679 residents, producing a population density of 28 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 77461 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77461 sits at $93,446 (24% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $38,712. The poverty rate stands at 14.6% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $275,300 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $999 per month, and 79.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77461 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 77461
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77461.
- Construction
Construction
32 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 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 77461, Needville, 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
10,679
Population
382.8
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77461?
37.5
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
14.8%
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?
$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
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?
4,296
Total Housing Units
4,037
Occupied Units
259
Vacant Units
3.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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