Missouri City, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77489
Fort Bend County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 35,554
- 1,227/sq mi High-density area
- $74,689
- Median income Near-median income area
- $225,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Missouri City pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 46%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,227
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77489 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 77489 (Missouri City, TX) rose +11.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 344.6 in 2023 to 383.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 77489 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Missouri City, Fort Bend County, Texas, with 35,554 residents across 29.0 square miles, a density of 1,227 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77489 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,689 (1% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,644. The poverty rate is 7.9%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $225,000 (9% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,816; 77.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fort Bend County, so 77489 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 77489
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Missouri City, TX
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$31,644
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77489 ranks nationally
Missouri City, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$74,689 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
13,961housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 77489 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77459
Missouri City (77459)
56,274 residents
- 77074
Houston (77074)
37,267 residents
- 77477
Stafford (77477)
35,897 residents
- 77035
Houston (77035)
35,896 residents
- 77489
Missouri City (77489)
35,554 residents
- 77053
Houston (77053)
28,954 residents
- 77071
Houston (77071)
25,671 residents
- 77478
Sugar Land (77478)
24,739 residents
- 77545 19,431
Fresno (77545)
19,431 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77489 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77489 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77459
Missouri City (77459)
$129,151 median income
- 77478
Sugar Land (77478)
$118,495 median income
- 77545
Fresno (77545)
$94,474 median income
- 77477
Stafford (77477)
$75,744 median income
- 77489
Missouri City (77489)
$74,689 median income
- 77085
Houston (77085)
$68,470 median income
- 77053
Houston (77053)
$66,510 median income
- 77035
Houston (77035)
$58,686 median income
- 77071
Houston (77071)
$54,139 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77489 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77489, 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 (35,554 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 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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