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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
$75,744
Median income
$257,300
Median home value
38.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $36,005. Poverty here runs at 11.6%, with unemployment measured at 6.3%. The typical home here is valued at $257,300 (4% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,532 monthly, and 36.7% of units 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Fort Bend County, letting you compare 77477 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 77477?

32.6

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

32.6%

Foreign-Born

White 20.8%
African American 30.9%
Asian 22.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%

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?

$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

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

$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 57.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.1%

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

Owner 36.7%
Renter 63.3%

$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

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ZIP 77477 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 77477 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 77477 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 77477 ranks #3 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Fort Bend County

77479 standard
Sugar Land, TX
Pop: 74,514
77494 standard
Katy, TX
Pop: 61,600
77459 standard
Missouri City, TX
Pop: 56,274
77498 standard
Sugar Land, TX
Pop: 49,906
77489 standard
Missouri City, TX
Pop: 35,554
77469 standard
Richmond, TX
Pop: 35,321

Related Areas

Fort Bend County Stafford, TX Texas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.