Waller, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77484
Waller County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,068
- 28/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $81,250
- Median income Near-median income area
- $284,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Waller pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 36%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 28
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77484 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 77484 (Waller, TX) rose +19.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 297.5 in 2023 to 355.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 77484 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Waller, Waller County, Texas, home to 11,068 residents across 401.0 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77484 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,250 (8% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,392. The poverty rate is 14.0%, with unemployment at 7.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $284,900 (15% above the average Texas ZIP), while 73.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,103.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Waller County, so 77484 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 77484
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waller, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77484.
- Construction
Construction
64 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
40 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
31 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
31 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
30 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 77484, Waller, 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
11,068
Population
401.0
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77484?
35.5
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
14.3%
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?
$81,250
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$36,392
Per Capita Income
14.0%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
36.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77484 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Waller, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$81,250 Top 33% higher than 67% of 1,737 Texas 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
5,257housing units
5,257
Total Housing Units
4,776
Occupied Units
481
Vacant Units
2.99
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$284,900
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$1,103
Median Rent
1999
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
+19.5%
YoY Change (2024)
356
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+256%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77484 have increased 19.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +256% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 226 |
| 2021 | +5.5% | 238 |
| 2022 | +22.2% | 291 |
| 2023 | +2.2% | 298 |
| 2024 | +19.5% | 356 |
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 357 business establishments in ZIP 77484, employing approximately 10,823 people with a combined annual payroll of $664,791,000.
357
Businesses
10,823
Employees
$664.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 64 | 17.9% |
| Retail trade | 40 | 11.2% |
| Manufacturing | 31 | 8.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 31 | 8.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 30 | 8.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 7.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 27 | 7.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 3.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 3.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 3.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 6 | 1.7% |
| Information | 6 | 1.7% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.8% |
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 77484 vs 77446 →
ZIP 77484 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77445
Hempstead (77445)
11,977 residents
- 77447
Hockley (77447)
11,872 residents
- 77484
Waller (77484)
11,068 residents
- 77446
Prairie View (77446)
5,217 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77484 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77484 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77447
Hockley (77447)
$116,925 median income
- 77484
Waller (77484)
$81,250 median income
- 77445
Hempstead (77445)
$65,909 median income
- 77446 $20,766
Prairie View (77446)
$20,766 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77484 ranks #2 of 4 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 77484, 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 (11,068 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 77484 in?
ZIP code 77484 (Waller) is located in Waller County, Texas. Waller County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/waller-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77484?
ZIP code 77484 in Waller, TX has a population of 11,068 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77484?
The median household income in ZIP 77484 is $81,250, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77484?
The median home value in ZIP 77484 is $284,900, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77484?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77484 is White at 56.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77484?
ZIP code 77484 has 357 business establishments employing approximately 10,823 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77484?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77484 are: Construction (64), Retail trade (40), Manufacturing (31). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77484?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77484 increased by 19.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 256%. 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 77484?
In ZIP code 77484, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.2% 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 77484?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77484 is 36.7 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 77484?
In ZIP code 77484, approximately 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77484?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77484 is 14.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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