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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
$74,689
Median income
$225,000
Median home value
22.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $31,644. Local economic indicators show a 7.9% poverty rate alongside 5.3% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $225,000 (9% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,816 monthly, and 77.1% of units 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. 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 77489 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 77489

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Missouri City, TX

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 + 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

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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

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

$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 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)

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

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ZIP 77489 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 77489 ranks #5 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 77489 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 77489 ranks #5 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
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

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
77477 standard
Stafford, TX
Pop: 35,897
77469 standard
Richmond, TX
Pop: 35,321

Related Areas

Fort Bend County Missouri City, TX Texas

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.

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