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Katy, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77494

Fort Bend County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

61,600
582/sq mi
$148,720
Median income
$476,200
Median home value
66.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Katy pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
582
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77494 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77494 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Katy, Fort Bend County, Texas, with 61,600 residents across 105.8 square miles, a density of 582 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77494 skews affluent, with a median household income of $148,720 (97% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $54,870. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $476,200 (92% above the state average) with median rent at $2,167 per month, and 70.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 66.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 33 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 77494, plus 6 more within Fort Bend County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 77494

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Katy, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77494.

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 77494, Katy, 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

61,600

Population

105.8

Area (sq mi)

582

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77494?

38.6

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

40.4%

Foreign-Born

White 40.1%
African American 9.5%
Asian 24.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%

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?

$148,720

Median Household Income

+97% vs state

$54,870

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

33.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77494 ranks nationally

Katy, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$148,720 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 77.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 66.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

45,351

Total Housing Units

42,924

Occupied Units

2,427

Vacant Units

3.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.9%
Renter 29.1%

$476,200

Median Home Value

+92% vs state

$2,167

Median Rent

2011

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

+13.9%

YoY Change (2024)

323

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+223%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77494 have increased 13.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +223% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.0% 199
2021 +14.4% 228
2022 +18.9% 271
2023 +4.6% 284
2024 +13.9% 323

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 3,399 business establishments in ZIP 77494, employing approximately 37,108 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,922,479,000.

3,399

Businesses

37,108

Employees

$1.9B

Annual Payroll

19

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 712 20.9%
Health care and social assistance 473 13.9%
Retail trade 390 11.5%
Accommodation and food services 333 9.8%
Other services (except public administration) 246 7.2%
Finance and insurance 202 5.9%
Construction 187 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 169 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 161 4.7%
Wholesale trade 136 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 101 3.0%
Educational services 98 2.9%
Manufacturing 64 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 53 1.6%
Information 30 0.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 22 0.7%
Utilities 8 0.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.2%
Industries not classified 5 0.1%

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 77494 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 77494 ranks #3 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 77494 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 77494 ranks #2 of 8 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
77450 Katy, TX 71,889 5.4 mi
77493 Katy, TX 23,104 7.5 mi
77406 Richmond, TX 33,682 7.1 mi
77441 Fulshear, TX 4,809 7.7 mi
77449 Katy, TX 94,382 8.4 mi
77407 Richmond, TX 28,595 8.4 mi
77464 Orchard, TX 221 13.1 mi

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Related Areas

Fort Bend County Katy, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77494 in? ▼
ZIP code 77494 (Katy) 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 77494? ▼
ZIP code 77494 in Katy, TX has a population of 61,600 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77494? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77494 is $148,720, which is 95% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77494? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77494 is $476,200, which is 71% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77494? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77494 is White at 40.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77494? ▼
ZIP code 77494 has 3,399 business establishments employing approximately 37,108 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77494? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77494 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (712), Health care and social assistance (473), Retail trade (390). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77494? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77494 increased by 13.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 223%. 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 77494? ▼
In ZIP code 77494, 77.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.7% 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 77494? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77494 is 33.3 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 77494? ▼
In ZIP code 77494, approximately 70.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77494? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77494 is 5.7% 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.