ZIP Code 77471
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Rosenberg · Fort Bend County · Texas
- Population
- 35,241
- Median income
- $73,186
- Median home value
- $237,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.2%
- Land area
- 223.6 sq mi
158/sq mi
▼ 4% vs US
higher than 52% of US ZIPs
▼ 15% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.7
Chicago
ZIP code 77471 in Rosenberg, Texas has a population of 35,241. The median household income is $73,186, which is 4% below the national average. Median home value is $237,700, 15% below the US average. 21.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77471 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 223.6 square miles in Rosenberg, Fort Bend County, Texas. The area is home to 35,241 residents, producing a population density of 158 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 77471 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77471 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $237,700 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $1,364 per month, and 58.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77471 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fort Bend County, so you can benchmark 77471 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 77471
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$29,871
Per Capita Income
18.2%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
29.0 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?
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
$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.
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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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