ZIP Code 77017

8,170 properties in this area

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77017 Summary Statistics

Flood risk, pollution data, and real estate statistics for this area

Area Overview

The majority of properties (98%) sit in FEMA Zone X with minimal flood risk. At an average elevation of 28.6 feet above sea level, this is a low-lying area for the Houston region. Properties here have higher pollution exposure than most Houston areas, with 100% within 2 miles of facilities releasing known carcinogens.

Flood Risk Summary

FEMA Flood Zones

FEMA designates flood zones based on flood risk. Flood insurance is required for high-risk zones with federally backed mortgages.

XMinimal Risk7,998 (97.9%)

Outside 100-year floodplain. Flood insurance optional but recommended.

AEHigh Risk171 (2.1%)

1% annual flood chance with base flood elevations. Insurance required.

X500Unknown Risk1 (0.0%)

Contact FEMA for zone details.

Flood Risk Level

Our flood risk assessment combines FEMA flood zone, elevation, and proximity to bayous into a single rating.

Very Low7,996
97.9%
Low1
0.0%
Moderate172
2.1%
High1
0.0%
Average Ground Elevation28.6 ftAbove sea level. Higher elevation generally means lower flood risk.

Pollution Summary

Based on EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) data. TRI tracks industrial facilities that release toxic chemicals into air, water, or land.

Pollution Exposure Level86.5/100(High)Higher = more pollution exposure from nearby industrial facilities.
Properties Near Carcinogen Sources100%Within 2 miles of facilities releasing known carcinogens.
Properties Near PBT Sources98.3%PBTs (Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxics) accumulate in the environment and food chain.
Avg. TRI Facilities Nearby7.2Average number of TRI-reporting industrial facilities within 2 miles of properties.

Real Estate Summary

Based on 2025 Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD) data for residential properties.

Property Values

Median Home Value$182,966
Average Home Value$233,063
Year-over-Year Change+5.05%

Home Characteristics

Average Home Size2,024 sq ft
Average Lot Size9,741 sq ft
Average Year Built1955

Based on 6,441 residential properties in this ZIP code.

Home Age Distribution

Before 19501,803
27.7%
1950-19694,010
61.6%
1970-1989285
4.4%
1990-2009215
3.3%
2010+201
3.1%

Property Types

Real, Residential, Single-Family6,312 (74.8%)
Real, Commercial581 (6.9%)
Condo - Apartment Conversion429 (5.1%)
Real, Vacant Commercial243 (2.9%)
Real, Vacant Lots/Tracts (In City)233 (2.8%)

Recent Permits (Last 5 Years)

Additions or Remodeling320
Repairs (Foundation / GM)124
New Dwelling - permit88
Residential Demolition79
Extra Features (OB&Y)67

New Construction

Properties with New Construction99
Total New Construction Value$7,048,503
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