PlainZIP

Rosenberg, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77471

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

35,241
158/sq mi
$73,186
Median income
$237,700
Median home value
21.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rosenberg pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

Top 48%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
158
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77471 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77471 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rosenberg, Fort Bend County, Texas, with 35,241 residents across 223.6 square miles, a density of 158 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77471 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,186 (3% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $29,871. The poverty rate stands at 18.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. The typical home here is valued at $237,700 (4% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,364 monthly, and 58.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 77471 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Fort Bend County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 77471

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rosenberg, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77471.

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 77471, Rosenberg, 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

35,241

Population

223.6

Area (sq mi)

158

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77471?

33.7

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

20.4%

Foreign-Born

White 30.7%
African American 15.9%
Asian 8.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 24.7%
Hispanic or Latino 56.4%

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?

$73,186

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$29,871

Per Capita Income

18.2%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

29.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77471 ranks nationally

Rosenberg, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,186 Top 48% higher than 52% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 57.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.2%

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

What does housing look like?

17,537

Total Housing Units

16,384

Occupied Units

1,153

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.3%
Renter 41.7%

$237,700

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$1,364

Median Rent

1995

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

-2.9%

YoY Change (2024)

322

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+222%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77471 have decreased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +222% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.5% 214
2021 +14.9% 246
2022 +17.4% 289
2023 +14.6% 331
2024 -2.9% 322

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 946 business establishments in ZIP 77471, employing approximately 15,472 people with a combined annual payroll of $701,157,000.

946

Businesses

15,472

Employees

$701.2M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 188 19.9%
Accommodation and food services 114 12.1%
Other services (except public administration) 97 10.3%
Health care and social assistance 92 9.7%
Construction 89 9.4%
Finance and insurance 64 6.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 60 6.3%
Wholesale trade 45 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 39 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 38 4.0%
Manufacturing 37 3.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 37 3.9%
Information 21 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.1%
Utilities 5 0.5%
Educational services 4 0.4%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 77471 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 77471 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 77471 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 77471 ranks #4 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
77464 Orchard, TX 221 6.5 mi
77406 Richmond, TX 33,682 8.0 mi
77441 Fulshear, TX 4,809 9.1 mi
77417 Beasley, TX 2,457 8.2 mi
77451 Kendleton, TX 77 11.0 mi
77476 Simonton, TX 313 11.1 mi

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Pop: 61,600
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Pop: 56,274
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Pop: 49,906
77477 standard
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Pop: 35,897
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Related Areas

Fort Bend County Rosenberg, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77471 in? ▼
ZIP code 77471 (Rosenberg) 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 77471? ▼
ZIP code 77471 in Rosenberg, TX has a population of 35,241 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77471? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77471 is $73,186, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77471? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77471 is $237,700, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77471? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77471 is White at 30.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 56.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77471? ▼
ZIP code 77471 has 946 business establishments employing approximately 15,472 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77471? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77471 are: Retail trade (188), Accommodation and food services (114), Other services (except public administration) (97). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77471? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77471 decreased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 222%. 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 77471? ▼
In ZIP code 77471, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.2% 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 77471? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77471 is 29.0 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 77471? ▼
In ZIP code 77471, approximately 58.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77471? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77471 is 18.2% 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.