ZIP Code 77494
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Katy · Fort Bend County · Texas
- Population
- 61,600
- Median income
- $148,720
- Median home value
- $476,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 66.7%
- Land area
- 105.8 sq mi
582/sq mi
▲ 95% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
▲ 71% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.6
Chicago
ZIP code 77494 in Katy, Texas has a population of 61,600. The median household income is $148,720, which is 95% above the national average. Median home value is $476,200, 71% above the US average. 66.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77494 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 105.8 square miles in Katy, Fort Bend County, Texas. The area is home to 61,600 residents, producing a population density of 582 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 77494 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77494 sits at $148,720 (97% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $54,870. The poverty rate stands at 5.7% and the unemployment rate at 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, a direct signal of whether 77494 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 66.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fort Bend County, so you can benchmark 77494 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 77494
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77494.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
712 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
473 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
390 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
333 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 246
Other services (except public administration)
246 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 77494, 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
61,600
Population
105.8
Area (sq mi)
582
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77494?
38.6
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
40.4%
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?
$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
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?
45,351
Total Housing Units
42,924
Occupied Units
2,427
Vacant Units
3.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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