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Richmond, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77469

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

35,321
104/sq mi
$102,125
Median income
$327,200
Median home value
40.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
104
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77469 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77469 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Richmond, Fort Bend County, Texas, with 35,321 residents across 338.3 square miles, a density of 104 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77469 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,125 (35% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $41,611. Local economic indicators show a 7.7% poverty rate alongside 4.5% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $327,200 (32% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,758 monthly, and 79.4% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fort Bend County, so you can benchmark 77469 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 77469

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Richmond, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77469.

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 77469, Richmond, 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

35,321

Population

338.3

Area (sq mi)

104

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77469?

35.0

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

23.2%

Foreign-Born

White 32.6%
African American 26.0%
Asian 13.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.4%
Hispanic or Latino 30.4%

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?

$102,125

Median Household Income

+35% vs state

$41,611

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

30.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77469 ranks nationally

Richmond, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$102,125 Top 18% higher than 82% 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 61.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.3%

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

What does housing look like?

25,021

Total Housing Units

23,950

Occupied Units

1,071

Vacant Units

2.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.4%
Renter 20.6%

$327,200

Median Home Value

+32% vs state

$1,758

Median Rent

2011

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

+7.7%

YoY Change (2024)

272

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+172%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77469 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +172% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -3.0% 183
2021 +8.2% 198
2022 +24.2% 246
2023 +2.5% 253
2024 +7.7% 272

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 1,045 business establishments in ZIP 77469, employing approximately 10,353 people with a combined annual payroll of $420,652,000.

1,045

Businesses

10,353

Employees

$420.7M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 176 16.8%
Health care and social assistance 154 14.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 153 14.6%
Construction 100 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 91 8.7%
Accommodation and food services 78 7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 49 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 46 4.4%
Wholesale trade 43 4.1%
Finance and insurance 42 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 34 3.3%
Manufacturing 17 1.6%
Information 15 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 1.4%
Educational services 14 1.3%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 10 1.0%
Industries not classified 4 0.4%

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 77469 vs 77481 →

ZIP 77469 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 77469 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 77469 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 77469 ranks #3 of 6 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
77481 Thompsons, TX 35 7.4 mi
77479 Sugar Land, TX 74,514 6.6 mi
77478 Sugar Land, TX 24,739 10.7 mi
77461 Needville, TX 10,679 10.1 mi
77477 Stafford, TX 35,897 12.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fort Bend County

77479 standard
Sugar Land, TX
Pop: 74,514
77494 standard
Katy, TX
Pop: 61,600
77459 standard
Missouri City, TX
Pop: 56,274
77498 standard
Sugar Land, TX
Pop: 49,906
77477 standard
Stafford, TX
Pop: 35,897
77489 standard
Missouri City, TX
Pop: 35,554

Related Areas

Fort Bend County Richmond, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77469 in? ▼
ZIP code 77469 (Richmond) 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 77469? ▼
ZIP code 77469 in Richmond, TX has a population of 35,321 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77469? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77469 is $102,125, which is 34% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77469? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77469 is $327,200, which is 18% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77469? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77469 is White at 32.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77469? ▼
ZIP code 77469 has 1,045 business establishments employing approximately 10,353 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77469? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77469 are: Retail trade (176), Health care and social assistance (154), Professional, scientific, and technical services (153). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77469? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77469 increased by 7.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 172%. 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 77469? ▼
In ZIP code 77469, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.3% 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 77469? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77469 is 30.4 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 77469? ▼
In ZIP code 77469, approximately 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77469? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77469 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.