The U.S. ZIP Code 77479 is associated with Sugar Land, TX in Fort Bend County. An estimated 4% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $140,394. The median age in 77479 is estimated to at 39.9 years, and about 16.6% of residents are aged 62 years and older. In this Texas region, an estimated 66.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $54,614. The current population estimate for this region is 93,848.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 77479 is $140,394, while the region's mean household income is $170,298. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $54,614. The per capita income in ZIP Code 77479 of $54,614 is approximately 74.61% more than the per capita income in Texas overall of $31,277. An estimated 3.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 58.95% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 30.7% of the population in 77479 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 20.0% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 1.4% of 77479 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 2.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 3.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 5.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 9.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 20.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 15.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 30.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 77479 are older than average. The median age of 39.9 years in ZIP Code 77479 is approximately 4.72% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 73.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 16.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.8% of the population in 77479 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 14.9% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.2% of 77479 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 14.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.1% |
| 85 years and over | 1.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 77479 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 77479 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 77479, 94.6% of the population graduated high school, while 66.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 30.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 9.9% in this Fort Bend County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 9.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 12.0% |
| Associate's degree | 6.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 36.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 30.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 77479, 97.8% is one race, while 2.2% are two or more races. Approximately 9.5% of 77479 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 77479 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (46.7%), followed by Asian (45.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 46.7% |
| Black or African American | 7.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Asian | 45.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 1.8% |
In ZIP Code 77479, 52.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 18.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 21.1% of homes. Lastly, 2.7% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Fort Bend County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 52.4% |
| Spanish | 5.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 18.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 21.1% |
| Other languages | 2.7% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 77479 in January 2025 comes in at $541,001. The January 2025 value is approximately 1% higher than the $533,427 median value in August 2024, and 3% higher than the $525,468 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 77479, an estimated 35.5% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 24.5% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.1% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Fort Bend County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $541,001 |
| Dec 2024 | $540,023 |
| Nov 2024 | $538,308 |
| Oct 2024 | $535,975 |
| Sep 2024 | $534,121 |
| Aug 2024 | $533,427 |
| Jul 2024 | $533,679 |
| Jun 2024 | $534,260 |
| May 2024 | $533,942 |
| Apr 2024 | $532,120 |
| Mar 2024 | $528,949 |
| Feb 2024 | $525,468 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 7.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 8.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 24.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 35.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 18.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 0.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 0.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.1% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 77479 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.28 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 28.16% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 19.88% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 77479 | 10.98¢/kWh | 8.16¢/kWh | 5.57¢/kWh |
| Texas | 14.68¢/kWh | 8.6¢/kWh | 6.59¢/kWh |
| United States | 15.95¢/kWh | 12.89¢/kWh | 8.32¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 77479 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.64 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.07 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.25 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.31 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.55 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.48 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.52 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.71 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.84 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.67 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.29 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 77479, 66.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 8.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 32.8 minutes. Approximately 24.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 77479 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.0% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.4% of 77479 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 6.0% |
| Construction | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 8.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.5% |
| Retail trade | 9.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.3% |
| Information | 2.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 8.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 18.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 24.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.1% |
| Public administration | 1.4% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 77479, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 77479 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Fort Bend County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 678 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 624 |
| Debt collection | 93 |
| Checking or savings account | 73 |
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 45 |
| Other | 128 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 503 |
| Improper use of your report | 382 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 258 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 123 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 61 |
| Other | 314 |