Stafford, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77477
Fort Bend County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 35,897
- 1,323/sq mi High-density area
- $75,744
- Median income Near-median income area
- $257,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 38.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Stafford pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 44%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,323
- people per sq mi
- 37%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77477 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 77477 (Stafford, TX) rose +10.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 257.4 in 2023 to 284.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 77477 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stafford, Fort Bend County, Texas, with 35,897 residents across 27.1 square miles, a density of 1,323 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77477 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,744 (0% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,005. The poverty rate is 11.6%, with unemployment at 6.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $257,300 (4% above the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,532; 36.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fort Bend County, so 77477 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 77477
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stafford, TX
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$36,005
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77477 ranks nationally
Stafford, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$75,744 Top 44% higher than 56% 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
13,953housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 77477 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77036
Houston (77036)
71,969 residents
- 77072
Houston (77072)
56,526 residents
- 77498
Sugar Land (77498)
49,906 residents
- 77099
Houston (77099)
47,091 residents
- 77074
Houston (77074)
37,267 residents
- 77477
Stafford (77477)
35,897 residents
- 77489
Missouri City (77489)
35,554 residents
- 77071 25,671
Houston (77071)
25,671 residents
- 77478 24,739
Sugar Land (77478)
24,739 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77477 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77477 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77478
Sugar Land (77478)
$118,495 median income
- 77498
Sugar Land (77498)
$100,950 median income
- 77477
Stafford (77477)
$75,744 median income
- 77489
Missouri City (77489)
$74,689 median income
- 77085
Houston (77085)
$68,470 median income
- 77071
Houston (77071)
$54,139 median income
- 77072
Houston (77072)
$51,070 median income
- 77099
Houston (77099)
$49,396 median income
- 77074
Houston (77074)
$47,810 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77477 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77477, 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 (35,897 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 77477 in?
ZIP code 77477 (Stafford) 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 77477?
ZIP code 77477 in Stafford, TX has a population of 35,897 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77477?
The median household income in ZIP 77477 is $75,744, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77477?
The median home value in ZIP 77477 is $257,300, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77477?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77477 is African American at 30.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77477?
ZIP code 77477 has 1,589 business establishments employing approximately 32,042 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77477?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77477 are: Wholesale trade (228), Retail trade (215), Health care and social assistance (168). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77477?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77477 increased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 184%. 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 77477?
In ZIP code 77477, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.1% 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 77477?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77477 is 26.8 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 77477?
In ZIP code 77477, approximately 36.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 63.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77477?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77477 is 11.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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