ZIP Code 77489
standardSource:
Missouri City · Fort Bend County · Texas
- Population
- 35,554
- Median income
- $74,689
- Median home value
- $225,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.3%
- Land area
- 29.0 sq mi
1,227/sq mi
▼ 2% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
▼ 19% vs US
higher than 51% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.5
Chicago
ZIP code 77489 in Missouri City, Texas has a population of 35,554. The median household income is $74,689, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $225,000, 19% below the US average. 22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77489 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 29.0 square miles in Missouri City, Fort Bend County, Texas. The area is home to 35,554 residents, producing a population density of 1,227 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 77489 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77489 sits at $74,689 (1% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $31,644. The poverty rate stands at 7.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $225,000 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $1,816 per month, and 77.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77489 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fort Bend County, so you can benchmark 77489 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 77489
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77489.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
71 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
64 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
44 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
35 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
29 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 77489, Missouri City, 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
35,554
Population
29.0
Area (sq mi)
1,227
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77489?
36.5
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
15.4%
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?
$74,689
Median Household Income
-1% vs state
$31,644
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 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?
13,961
Total Housing Units
13,393
Occupied Units
568
Vacant Units
2.93
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$225,000
Median Home Value
-9% vs state
$1,816
Median Rent
1986
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
+11.2%
YoY Change (2024)
383
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+283%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77489 have increased 11.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +283% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | — | 251 |
| 2020 | -11.6% | 222 |
| 2021 | +6.5% | 236 |
| 2023 | — | 345 |
| 2024 | +11.2% | 383 |
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 378 business establishments in ZIP 77489, employing approximately 7,169 people with a combined annual payroll of $332,907,000.
378
Businesses
7,169
Employees
$332.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 71 | 18.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 64 | 16.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 44 | 11.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 35 | 9.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 29 | 7.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 6.6% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 5.6% |
| Construction | 19 | 5.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 3.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 2.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 2.9% |
| Information | 6 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 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 77489 vs 77085 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77085 | Houston, TX | 16,074 | 2.5 mi |
| 77071 | Houston, TX | 25,671 | 3.6 mi |
| 77053 | Houston, TX | 28,954 | 3.6 mi |
| 77477 | Stafford, TX | 35,897 | 3.5 mi |
| 77031 | Houston, TX | 15,762 | 4.1 mi |
| 77074 | Houston, TX | 37,267 | 6.0 mi |
| 77035 | Houston, TX | 35,896 | 4.3 mi |
| 77459 | Missouri City, TX | 56,274 | 5.3 mi |
| 77545 | Fresno, TX | 19,431 | 5.1 mi |
| 77478 | Sugar Land, TX | 24,739 | 5.6 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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