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 High-density area
- $73,186
- Median income Near-median income area
- $237,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 77471 (Rosenberg, TX) fell -2.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 331.1 in 2023 to 321.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,871. The poverty rate is 18.2%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $237,700 (4% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,364; 58.3% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fort Bend County, so 77471 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 77471
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rosenberg, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77471.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
188 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
114 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
97 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
92 establishments
- Construction
Construction
89 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 77471?
33.7
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
20.4%
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?
$73,186
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
17,537housing units
17,537
Total Housing Units
16,384
Occupied Units
1,153
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$237,700
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 77471
Rosenberg (77471)
35,241 residents
- 77406
Richmond (77406)
33,682 residents
- 77441 4,809
Fulshear (77441)
4,809 residents
- 77417 2,457
Beasley (77417)
2,457 residents
- 77476 313
Simonton (77476)
313 residents
- 77464 221
Orchard (77464)
221 residents
- 77451 77
Kendleton (77451)
77 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77471 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77471 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77441
Fulshear (77441)
$184,390 median income
- 77406
Richmond (77406)
$141,869 median income
- 77417
Beasley (77417)
$75,405 median income
- 77471 $73,186
Rosenberg (77471)
$73,186 median income
- 77464 $64,375
Orchard (77464)
$64,375 median income
- 77451 $31,125
Kendleton (77451)
$31,125 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77471, 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 (35,241 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 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.
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