ZIP Code 77477
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Stafford · Fort Bend County · Texas
- Population
- 35,897
- Median income
- $75,744
- Median home value
- $257,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 38.1%
- Land area
- 27.1 sq mi
1,323/sq mi
▼ 1% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
▼ 7% vs US
higher than 59% of US ZIPs
Median age 32.6
Chicago
ZIP code 77477 in Stafford, Texas has a population of 35,897. The median household income is $75,744, which is 1% below the national average. Median home value is $257,300, 7% below the US average. 38.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77477 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 27.1 square miles in Stafford, Fort Bend County, Texas. The area is home to 35,897 residents, producing a population density of 1,323 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 77477 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77477 sits at $75,744 (0% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $36,005. The poverty rate stands at 11.6% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $257,300 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $1,532 per month, and 36.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77477 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fort Bend County, so you can benchmark 77477 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 77477
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77477.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
228 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
215 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
168 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
152 establishments
- Construction
Construction
126 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 77477, Stafford, 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
35,897
Population
27.1
Area (sq mi)
1,323
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77477?
32.6
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
32.6%
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?
$75,744
Median Household Income
+0% vs state
$36,005
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 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?
13,953
Total Housing Units
13,198
Occupied Units
755
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$257,300
Median Home Value
+4% vs state
$1,532
Median Rent
1993
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
+10.3%
YoY Change (2024)
284
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+184%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77477 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +184% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.6% | 197 |
| 2021 | +9.1% | 215 |
| 2022 | +19.8% | 257 |
| 2023 | +0.2% | 257 |
| 2024 | +10.3% | 284 |
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 1,589 business establishments in ZIP 77477, employing approximately 32,042 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,819,084,000.
1,589
Businesses
32,042
Employees
$1.8B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 228 | 14.3% |
| Retail trade | 215 | 13.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 168 | 10.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 152 | 9.6% |
| Construction | 126 | 7.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 126 | 7.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 111 | 7.0% |
| Manufacturing | 102 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 86 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 72 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 68 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 53 | 3.3% |
| Information | 28 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 18 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 0.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.2% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.2% |
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 77477 vs 77478 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77478 | Sugar Land, TX | 24,739 | 2.5 mi |
| 77031 | Houston, TX | 15,762 | 2.3 mi |
| 77099 | Houston, TX | 47,091 | 3.3 mi |
| 77071 | Houston, TX | 25,671 | 3.4 mi |
| 77489 | Missouri City, TX | 35,554 | 3.5 mi |
| 77085 | Houston, TX | 16,074 | 5.0 mi |
| 77072 | Houston, TX | 56,526 | 5.2 mi |
| 77498 | Sugar Land, TX | 49,906 | 5.3 mi |
| 77036 | Houston, TX | 71,969 | 5.6 mi |
| 77074 | Houston, TX | 37,267 | 5.3 mi |
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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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