77479 ZIP Code
Sugar Land, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 77479 |
| City/Town: | Sugar Land |
| County: | Fort Bend |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 91,618 |
| Median Household Income: | $154,658 |
| Per Capita Income: | $71,748 |
| Total Housing Units: | 30,185 |
| Median Home Value: | $437,500 |
| Land Area: | 32.7 sq miles
84.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.6 sq miles
4.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.5650, -95.6351 |
Population Information (77479 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 91,618 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 45,450 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 46,168 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 4,153 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 6,280 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 8,003 | 8.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 7,128 | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,970 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,900 | 8.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 12,761 | 13.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 15,236 | 16.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 5,838 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 5,614 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 9,617 | 10.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 3,173 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 945 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (77479 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $437,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,971 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 30,185 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 29,236 | 96.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 949 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 24,640 | 84.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,596 | 15.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (77479 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 61,084 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,866 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,241 | 2.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,890 | 9.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,373 | 12.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,682 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 21,135 | 34.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 19,897 | 32.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 67.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (77479 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $154,658 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $188,168 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $174,046 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $71,748 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (77479 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 46,947 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 44,364 | 94.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,554 | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 24,452 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 37,069 | 83.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,882 | 11.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 2,352 | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 61 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (77479 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 33,969 | 37.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 7,143 | 7.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 297 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 42,831 | 46.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 103 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,515 | 1.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 5,760 | 6.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 5,080 | 5.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 10,590 | 11.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 6,129 | 6.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 281 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 216 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,964 | 4.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (77479 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 529 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 387 | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 682 | 2.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 565 | 1.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,463 | 5.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,395 | 8.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,663 | 9.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 5,454 | 18.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 5,011 | 17.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 10,087 | 34.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (77479 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 30,472 | 68.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 3,953 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 431 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 199 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 568 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 8,243 | 18.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (77479 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 2,030 | 4.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,371 | 3.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,948 | 8.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 1,335 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 4,937 | 11.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,170 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 826 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 3,562 | 8.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 7,767 | 17.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 11,386 | 25.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,240 | 5.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,517 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,275 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (77479 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (77479 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 85,513 | 93.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 76,831 | 83.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,165 | 17.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 6,025 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (77479 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 25,270 | 86.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 7,551 | 25.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,779 | 19.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 911 | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 597 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 910 | 3.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (77479 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 26,673 | 88.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 794 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 87 | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 126 | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 358 | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 328 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,771 | 5.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 48 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (77479 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 52 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 6,287 | 20.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 6,215 | 20.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 10,691 | 35.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 5,507 | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 863 | 2.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 333 | 1.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 125 | 0.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 112 | 0.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (77479 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 194 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,434 | 4.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,887 | 6.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,649 | 22.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 14,020 | 46.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 6,001 | 19.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (77479 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 21,868 | 74.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 518 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,710 | 23.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 74 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 66 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (77479 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 633 | 2.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,481 | 18.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 15,139 | 51.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 7,983 | 27.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (77479 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 384 | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 226 | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 166 | 0.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 287 | 1.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 4,012 | 16.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 10,810 | 43.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 7,855 | 31.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 900 | 3.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (77479 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,031 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,191 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,971 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.22 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.63 | 2.38 |
Households (77479 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 29,236 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 22,248 | 76.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 11,137 | 38.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,244 | 7.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,916 | 13.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 12,820 | 43.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 8,961 | 30.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.13 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.44 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (77479 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,307 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 9,966 | 27.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 24,470 | 67.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 683 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,062 | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,740 | 21.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (77479 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 27,319 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,576 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,384 | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 11,211 | 41.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 6,996 | 25.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 6,152 | 22.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (77479 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 68,278 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,858 | 4.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 91,538 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,835 | 6.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 457 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,311 | 39.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,067 | 52.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (77479 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 81,831 | 89.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,761 | 9.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,909 | 44.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,225 | 36.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,066 | 12.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 1,627 | 18.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (77479 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 54,003 | 58.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,113 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 37,615 | 3379.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 37,615 | 3379.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 37,615 | 3379.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,734 | 155.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 2,343 | 210.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 176 | 15.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,034 | 272.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 810 | 72.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (77479 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 87,465 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 46,937 | 53.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 40,528 | 46.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,657 | 5.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 15,350 | 17.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 18,214 | 20.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 2,307 | 2.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (77479 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 29,236 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 28,921 | 98.9% | 89.4% |
Sugar Land, TX77479