ZIP Code 77489

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Missouri City · Fort Bend County · Texas

Population
35,554

1,227/sq mi

Median income
$74,689

▼ 2% vs US

higher than 54% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$225,000

▼ 19% vs US

higher than 51% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
22.3%

Median age 36.5

Land area
29.0 sq mi

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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.

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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77489?

36.5

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

15.4%

Foreign-Born

White 8.8%
African American 60.4%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 29.0%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.3%

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

Owner 77.1%
Renter 22.9%

$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)

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77489 in?
ZIP code 77489 (Missouri City) 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 77489?
ZIP code 77489 in Missouri City, TX has a population of 35,554 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77489?
The median household income in ZIP 77489 is $74,689, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77489?
The median home value in ZIP 77489 is $225,000, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77489?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77489 is African American at 60.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77489?
ZIP code 77489 has 378 business establishments employing approximately 7,169 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77489?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77489 are: Retail trade (71), Health care and social assistance (64), Wholesale trade (44). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77489?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77489 increased by 11.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 283%. 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 77489?
In ZIP code 77489, 51.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% 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 77489?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77489 is 28.9 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 77489?
In ZIP code 77489, approximately 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77489?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77489 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Missouri City, TX

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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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