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 Moderate-density area
- $102,125
- Median income Above-median income area
- $327,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 77469 (Richmond, TX) rose +7.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 252.5 in 2023 to 271.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,611. The poverty rate is 7.7%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $327,200 (32% above the average Texas ZIP), while 79.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,758.
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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fort Bend County, so 77469 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 77469
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Richmond, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77469.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
176 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
154 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
153 establishments
- Construction
Construction
100 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
91 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77469?
35.0
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
23.2%
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?
$102,125
Median Household Income
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
25,021housing units
25,021
Total Housing Units
23,950
Occupied Units
1,071
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$327,200
Median Home Value
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 77479
Sugar Land (77479)
74,514 residents
- 77477
Stafford (77477)
35,897 residents
- 77469
Richmond (77469)
35,321 residents
- 77478 24,739
Sugar Land (77478)
24,739 residents
- 77461 10,679
Needville (77461)
10,679 residents
- 77481 35
Thompsons (77481)
35 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77469 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77469 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
- 77478
Sugar Land (77478)
$118,495 median income
- 77469
Richmond (77469)
$102,125 median income
- 77461
Needville (77461)
$93,446 median income
- 77477
Stafford (77477)
$75,744 median income
- 77481 $57,857
Thompsons (77481)
$57,857 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77469, 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 (35,321 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 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.
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