77489 ZIP Code — Missouri City, TX
Fort Bend County, Texas
ZIP code 77489 is located in Missouri City, Texas, within Fort Bend County. It covers approximately 11.30 square miles and serves a population of 37,748 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 281/832.
About ZIP code 77489
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $184,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $71,858. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
37,748
population
11.30
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
77489 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 77489
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77489. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Missouri City | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
77085 Houston (1.8 mi)
77071 Houston (3.1 mi)
77053 Houston (3.2 mi)
77477 Stafford (3.3 mi)
77035 Houston (3.6 mi)
77031 Houston (4.1 mi)
77545 Fresno (5 mi)
77096 Houston (5.1 mi)
77459 Missouri City (5.5 mi)
77045 Houston (5.7 mi)
77074 Houston (5.8 mi)
77036 Houston (6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 37,748 |
| Population density | 3,341 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 157 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 11.30 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.18 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.6070 |
| Longitude | -95.5130 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 281/832 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.2% | 22.9% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.1% | 27.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.0% | 33.8% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 15.8% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
37,748
Population
3,341
People per sq mi
36.5
Median age
$71,858
Median household income
$30,077
Per capita income
$184,200
Median home value
$1,670
Median monthly rent
74.7%
Home ownership
9.4%
Poverty rate
7.0%
Unemployment
10,108
Housing units
23.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,250
Under 5
1,341
1,024
5–9
1,099
1,335
10–14
1,432
1,456
15–19
1,562
1,142
20–24
1,225
2,553
25–34
2,740
2,637
35–44
2,830
2,087
45–54
2,240
1,054
55–59
1,131
1,264
60–64
1,356
1,670
65–74
1,791
572
75–84
614
165
85+
178
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,410 | 24.9% |
| 18 and over | 28,338 | 75.1% |
| 65 and over | 4,990 | 13.2% |
| Median age | 36.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
53.5%
White
13.6%
Hispanic or Latino
13.5%
Two or more races
8.6%
Other race
7.8%
Asian
3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 23,327 | 53.5% |
| White | 5,918 | 13.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,874 | 13.5% |
| Two or more races | 3,770 | 8.6% |
| Other race | 3,384 | 7.8% |
| Asian | 1,315 | 3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.2% | 22.9% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.1% | 27.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.0% | 33.8% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 15.8% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
1.5%
$10k–$15k
1.8%
$15k–$25k
6.2%
$25k–$35k
6.4%
$35k–$50k
13.7%
$50k–$75k
23.1%
$75k–$100k
14.6%
$100k–$150k
18.7%
$150k–$200k
10.2%
$200k+
3.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.2% |
| $200k+ | 3.7% |
| Median income | $71,858 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.3%
$50k–$100k
4.4%
$100k–$150k
18.8%
$150k–$200k
33.9%
$200k–$300k
32.1%
$300k–$500k
5.6%
$500k–$1M
0.5%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $184,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,670 |
| Owner occupied | 74.7% |
| Renter occupied | 25.3% |
| Vacant | 4.3% |
| Single-family detached | 90.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.2% |
| Mobile homes | 1.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.91 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 29.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 31.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 6.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 58.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 31.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.7% |
| 3 or more | 29.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 45.4% |
| Electricity | 52.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,142 | 48.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 615 | 4.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,618 | 12.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,383 | 34.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,795 | 37.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,780 | 29.6% |
| Average household size | 2.95 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.3% | 33.5% |
| Married | 48.0% | 43.0% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 9.5% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 12.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.6%
Some HS, no diploma
5.3%
HS graduate
30.3%
Some college, no degree
26.7%
Associate's degree
7.7%
Bachelor's degree
15.8%
Graduate / professional
7.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 363 | 3.7% |
| Kindergarten | 315 | 3.2% |
| Elementary school | 4,180 | 43.0% |
| High school | 2,569 | 26.4% |
| College / grad school | 2,291 | 23.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.5%
Professional & management
13.2%
Retail trade
12.9%
Transportation & utilities
8.6%
Manufacturing
8.0%
Construction
7.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.5%
Public administration
5.5%
Other services
4.8%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.1% |
| Service | 19.8% |
| Sales & office | 25.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.2% |
| Production & transportation | 18.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.7% |
| Government | 16.0% |
| Self-employed | 5.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.0% |
| Carpool | 8.4% |
| Public transit | 1.2% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 7.9% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.1 |
Poverty
All people
9.4%
Under 18 years
13.6%
18 and over
8.0%
Married-couple families
6.5%
Female-led households
9.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.2% |
| Retirement income | 25.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.4% |
| High blood pressure | 41.3% |
| High cholesterol | 32.7% |
| Diabetes | 14.6% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 20.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 4.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.6% |
| Binge drinking | 15.2% |
| No physical activity | 26.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 43.9% |
| Depression | 18.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.8% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 26.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.4% |
| Visited dentist | 54.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.9% |
| Teeth loss | 16.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,473 | 5.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.3% |
| Under 18 | 5.0% |
| 18–64 years | 10.4% |
| 65 and over | 27.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.6% |
| Public insurance | 31.8% |
| No insurance | 16.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 35,157 | 93.1% |
| Spanish | 3,218 | 9.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,628 | 7.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 145 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 345 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 31,752 | 84.1% |
| Born in same state | 31,574 | 83.6% |
| Born in different state | 24,583 | 65.1% |
| Foreign born | 178 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,996 | 15.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,063 | 51.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 851 | 2.3% |
| Arab | 670 | 1.8% |
| French | 315 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 10 | 0% |
| German | 7 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.8% |
| Internet access | 97.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77489
What city is ZIP code 77489 in?
ZIP code 77489 is primarily assigned to Missouri City, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 77489 in?
ZIP code 77489 falls within Fort Bend County, Texas.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77489?
The median home value in ZIP code 77489 is $184,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 77489?
ZIP code 77489 has an estimated population of 37,748 residents, with a density of 3,341 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 77489?
The median household income in ZIP code 77489 is $71,858, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 77489 in?
ZIP code 77489 observes the CST timezone.