ZIP Code 77493
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Katy · Harris County · Texas
- Population
- 23,104
- Median income
- $118,464
- Median home value
- $358,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 46.3%
- Land area
- 149.4 sq mi
155/sq mi
▲ 55% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
▲ 29% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.5
Chicago
ZIP code 77493 in Katy, Texas has a population of 23,104. The median household income is $118,464, which is 55% above the national average. Median home value is $358,100, 29% above the US average. 46.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77493 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 149.4 square miles in Katy, Harris County, Texas. The area is home to 23,104 residents, producing a population density of 155 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 77493 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77493 sits at $118,464 (57% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $42,566. The poverty rate stands at 10.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $358,100 (45% above the state average) with median rent at $1,867 per month, and 79.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77493 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.5, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 77493 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 77493
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77493.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
138 establishments
- Construction
Construction
115 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
113 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
72 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
71 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 77493, Katy, 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
23,104
Population
149.4
Area (sq mi)
155
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77493?
33.5
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
24.4%
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?
$118,464
Median Household Income
+57% vs state
$42,566
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
36.3 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?
23,977
Total Housing Units
22,148
Occupied Units
1,829
Vacant Units
3.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$358,100
Median Home Value
+45% vs state
$1,867
Median Rent
2014
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
+7.8%
YoY Change (2024)
346
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+246%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77493 have increased 7.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +246% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.8% | 222 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 249 |
| 2022 | +18.6% | 295 |
| 2023 | +8.9% | 321 |
| 2024 | +7.8% | 346 |
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 910 business establishments in ZIP 77493, employing approximately 12,514 people with a combined annual payroll of $740,513,000.
910
Businesses
12,514
Employees
$740.5M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 138 | 15.2% |
| Construction | 115 | 12.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 113 | 12.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 72 | 7.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 71 | 7.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 68 | 7.5% |
| Retail trade | 63 | 6.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 57 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 48 | 5.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 48 | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 32 | 3.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 31 | 3.4% |
| Educational services | 14 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.4% |
| Information | 12 | 1.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 9 | 1.0% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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