77449 ZIP Code — Katy, TX
Harris County, Texas
ZIP code 77449 is located in Katy, Texas, within Harris County. It covers approximately 27.04 square miles and serves a population of 122,098 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 346/832/281.
About ZIP code 77449
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $213,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $82,300.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 21% of households.
122,098
population
27.04
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
77449 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 77449
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77449. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Katy | Acceptable |
| Katy | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
77084 Houston (5 mi)
77450 Katy (6.1 mi)
77493 Katy (6.2 mi)
77094 Houston (6.5 mi)
77095 Houston (7.4 mi)
77494 Katy (8.7 mi)
77494 Katy (8.7 mi)
77079 Houston (8.8 mi)
77433 Cypress (8.8 mi)
77077 Houston (9.1 mi)
77065 Houston (9.6 mi)
77082 Houston (9.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 122,098 |
| Population density | 4,515 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 201 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 27.04 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.8325 |
| Longitude | -95.7324 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 346/832/281 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.0% | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.0% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.9% | 21.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.1% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
122,098
Population
4,515
People per sq mi
33.5
Median age
$82,300
Median household income
$30,775
Per capita income
$213,500
Median home value
$1,636
Median monthly rent
70.2%
Home ownership
10.7%
Poverty rate
6.0%
Unemployment
1,474
Housing units
29.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4,220
Under 5
4,433
4,813
5–9
5,056
6,019
10–14
6,322
3,989
15–19
4,191
3,272
20–24
3,436
8,896
25–34
9,344
9,849
35–44
10,346
8,181
45–54
8,594
2,957
55–59
3,106
2,880
60–64
3,025
2,774
65–74
2,913
1,512
75–84
1,588
186
85+
196
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 36,565 | 29.9% |
| 18 and over | 85,533 | 70.1% |
| 65 and over | 9,169 | 7.5% |
| Median age | 33.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
30.3%
Hispanic or Latino
22.9%
Black or African American
16.9%
Two or more races
13.4%
Other race
12.4%
Asian
3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47,992 | 30.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36,212 | 22.9% |
| Black or African American | 26,778 | 16.9% |
| Two or more races | 21,205 | 13.4% |
| Other race | 19,559 | 12.4% |
| Asian | 5,972 | 3.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 409 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 183 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.0% | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.0% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.9% | 21.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.1% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
3.7%
$25k–$35k
5.5%
$35k–$50k
9.9%
$50k–$75k
17.2%
$75k–$100k
16.9%
$100k–$150k
24.9%
$150k–$200k
11.1%
$200k+
4.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.1% |
| $200k+ | 4.5% |
| Median income | $82,300 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.0%
$50k–$100k
1.1%
$100k–$150k
5.7%
$150k–$200k
31.2%
$200k–$300k
47.9%
$300k–$500k
8.7%
$500k–$1M
0.7%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $213,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,636 |
| Owner occupied | 70.2% |
| Renter occupied | 29.8% |
| Vacant | 3.5% |
| Single-family detached | 83.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.7% |
| Mobile homes | 1.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.31 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 22.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 38.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 8.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 31.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.3% |
| 3 or more | 27.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 61.9% |
| Electricity | 36.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.8% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 20,297 | 53.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,767 | 7.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,423 | 14.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 9,550 | 25.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 18,191 | 47.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,939 | 18.2% |
| Average household size | 3.21 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.7% | 32.9% |
| Married | 53.6% | 47.0% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 5.1% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 12.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.4%
Some HS, no diploma
7.2%
HS graduate
23.3%
Some college, no degree
22.7%
Associate's degree
9.8%
Bachelor's degree
20.9%
Graduate / professional
8.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,905 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 1,959 | 5.2% |
| Elementary school | 16,938 | 44.9% |
| High school | 8,416 | 22.3% |
| College / grad school | 8,469 | 22.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.6%
Professional & management
12.6%
Retail trade
11.4%
Manufacturing
9.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Transportation & utilities
7.6%
Construction
7.3%
Finance & real estate
6.5%
Other services
6.3%
Public administration
3.2%
Agriculture & mining
2.4%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Information
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.1% |
| Service | 16.1% |
| Sales & office | 22.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.0% |
| Production & transportation | 16.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.3% |
| Government | 12.2% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.1% |
| Carpool | 11.9% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 8.9% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 35.7 |
Poverty
All people
10.7%
Under 18 years
14.6%
18 and over
9.0%
Married-couple families
4.6%
Female-led households
20.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 15.6% |
| Retirement income | 14.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.3% |
| High blood pressure | 26.4% |
| High cholesterol | 30.1% |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart disease | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 14.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.9% |
| Cancer | 3.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.8% |
| Binge drinking | 21.3% |
| No physical activity | 24.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.5% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.1% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 31.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.3% |
| Visited dentist | 54.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.6% |
| Teeth loss | 11.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,108 | 4.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.1% |
| Under 18 | 4.7% |
| 18–64 years | 7.3% |
| 65 and over | 28.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.9% |
| Public insurance | 22.3% |
| No insurance | 20.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 16.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 113,445 | 92.9% |
| Spanish | 23,483 | 20.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 19,672 | 17.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,354 | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 1,432 | 1.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 83,325 | 68.2% |
| Born in same state | 81,043 | 66.4% |
| Born in different state | 56,052 | 45.9% |
| Foreign born | 2,282 | 1.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 38,773 | 31.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 19,806 | 51.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 3,986 | 3.3% |
| Italian | 3,418 | 2.8% |
| French | 2,950 | 2.4% |
| English | 339 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 264 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 143 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 46 | 0% |
| Dutch | 34 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 33 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 31.2% |
| Internet access | 99.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77449
What part of Katy is ZIP code 77449?
ZIP code 77449 covers a portion of Katy, Texas, within Harris County.
What county is ZIP code 77449 in?
ZIP code 77449 falls within Harris County, Texas.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 77449?
Approximately 21% of households in ZIP code 77449 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the population of ZIP code 77449?
ZIP code 77449 has an estimated population of 122,098 residents, with a density of 4,515 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77449?
The median home value in ZIP code 77449 is $213,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 77449?
The median household income in ZIP code 77449 is $82,300, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 77449 in?
ZIP code 77449 observes the CST timezone.