ZIP Code 77469
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Richmond · Fort Bend County · Texas
- Population
- 35,321
- Median income
- $102,125
- Median home value
- $327,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 40.3%
- Land area
- 338.3 sq mi
104/sq mi
▲ 34% vs US
higher than 82% of US ZIPs
▲ 18% vs US
higher than 70% of US ZIPs
Median age 35
Chicago
ZIP code 77469 in Richmond, Texas has a population of 35,321. The median household income is $102,125, which is 34% above the national average. Median home value is $327,200, 18% above the US average. 40.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77469 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 338.3 square miles in Richmond, Fort Bend County, Texas. The area is home to 35,321 residents, producing a population density of 104 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 77469 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77469 sits at $102,125 (35% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $41,611. The poverty rate stands at 7.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $327,200 (32% above the state average) with median rent at $1,758 per month, and 79.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77469 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 77469
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$41,611
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
30.4 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?
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
$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.
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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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