77446 ZIP Code — Prairie View, TX

Waller County, Texas

ZIP code 77446 is located in Prairie View, Texas, within Waller County. It covers approximately 2.65 square miles and serves a population of 6,276 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 979/936.

About ZIP code 77446

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $241,900. Renters make up the majority at 89%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $33,466. Poverty affects 43% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

6,276
population
2.65
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
77446 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 77446

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City Status
Prairie View Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 6,276
Population density 2,368 / sq mi
State FIPS 48
County FIPS 473
Geography
Land area 2.65 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 30.0837
Longitude -95.9866
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 979/936
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 82.6% 48.1% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 10.7% 28.8% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 6.7% 18.4% 22.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.7% 7.8%

Demographics & statistics

6,276
Population
2,368
People per sq mi
20.4
Median age
$33,466
Median household income
$9,974
Per capita income
$241,900
Median home value
$1,182
Median monthly rent
10.7%
Home ownership
42.7%
Poverty rate
17.2%
Unemployment
232
Housing units
31.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
22
Under 5
32
17
5–9
25
65
10–14
92
955
15–19
1,355
1,238
20–24
1,757
112
25–34
160
48
35–44
68
36
45–54
51
5
55–59
7
52
60–64
74
26
65–74
38
11
75–84
15
6
85+
9
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 183455.5%
18 and over5,93194.5%
65 and over1051.7%
Median age20.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 86.8%
Two or more races 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
White 3.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Other race 0.1%
GroupCount%
Black or African American5,65786.8%
Two or more races3705.7%
Hispanic or Latino2453.8%
White2213.4%
Asian170.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native60.1%
Other race40.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 82.6% 48.1% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 10.7% 28.8% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 6.7% 18.4% 22.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.7% 7.8%
Under $10k 25.4%
$15k–$25k 21.2%
$25k–$35k 4.7%
$35k–$50k 28.5%
$50k–$75k 1.5%
$75k–$100k 10.1%
$100k–$150k 6.8%
$200k+ 1.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k25.4%
$15k–$25k21.2%
$25k–$35k4.7%
$35k–$50k28.5%
$50k–$75k1.5%
$75k–$100k10.1%
$100k–$150k6.8%
$200k+1.8%
Median income$33,466

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 7.5%
$150k–$200k 17.9%
$200k–$300k 37.7%
$300k–$500k 19.8%
$500k–$1M 17.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$241,900
Median rent / month$1,182
Owner occupied10.7%
Renter occupied89.3%
Vacant11.3%
Single-family detached29.6%
Large apartment buildings5.6%
Mobile homes9.8%
Median rooms4.3
Avg household size (owned)4.08

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201912.3%
2000–200910.1%
1990–199926.6%
1980–198917.8%
1970–197910.9%
1960–196921.0%
1950–19590.0%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier1.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom2.1%
2 bedrooms55.4%
3 bedrooms18.4%
4 bedrooms22.5%
5+ bedrooms1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle13.4%
1 vehicle52.5%
2 vehicles10.4%
3 or more23.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas11.7%
Electricity87.0%
Propane / LP gas1.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family19519.7%
Cohabiting couple161.6%
Male householder, no spouse39940.3%
Female householder, no spouse38138.4%
Households with children under 1819219.4%
Households with seniors (65+)787.9%
Average household size2.43

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married88.9%92.9%
Married8.2%5.8%
Separated0.9%0.2%
Widowed0.0%1.1%
Divorced2.0%0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%
Some HS, no diploma 4.2%
HS graduate 28.8%
Some college, no degree 24.2%
Associate's degree 5.7%
Bachelor's degree 19.2%
Graduate / professional 12.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.5%
Bachelor's or higher31.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool240.4%
Kindergarten290.5%
Elementary school1282.4%
High school541.0%
College / grad school5,20495.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 40.5%
Education & healthcare 30.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 12.4%
Professional & management 3.8%
Finance & real estate 2.9%
Construction 2.8%
Other services 1.9%
Transportation & utilities 1.4%
Agriculture & mining 1.2%
Information 1.2%
Wholesale trade 0.7%
Manufacturing 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts25.9%
Service15.6%
Sales & office45.1%
Natural resources & construction8.1%
Production & transportation5.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector64.1%
Government33.4%
Self-employed2.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone66.1%
Carpool6.7%
Public transit1.2%
Walk14.1%
Work from home8.4%
Other means3.5%
Avg commute (minutes)17.8

Poverty

All people 42.7%
Under 18 years 37.3%
18 and over 43.5%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 41.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security8.0%
Retirement income5.3%
Supplemental Security1.3%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP10.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.3%
High blood pressure21.7%
High cholesterol11.9%
Diabetes5.3%
Heart disease2.0%
Stroke1.5%
Asthma12.8%
Arthritis8.1%
Kidney disease1.6%
Pulmonary disease2.8%
Cancer1.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking12.9%
Binge drinking18.8%
No physical activity23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep40.1%
Depression21.7%
Fair or poor health13.9%
Poor mental health21.8%
Poor physical health7.3%
No health insurance27.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.8%
Visited dentist48.0%
Cholesterol screening78.9%
Teeth loss23.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans380.6%
Disability%
Any disability9.1%
Under 182.9%
18–64 years8.9%
65 and over39.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance73.7%
Public insurance10.9%
No insurance18.1%
Uninsured under 1918.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only6,22299.1%
Spanish1031.7%
Other Indo-European911.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander60.1%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)6,18298.5%
Born in same state6,09297.1%
Born in different state4,84877.2%
Foreign born901.4%
Naturalized citizen941.5%
Not a US citizen1617.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab641%
French480.8%
AncestryCount%
Italian140.2%
German40.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access15.8%
Internet access98.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77446

What city is ZIP code 77446 in?

ZIP code 77446 is primarily assigned to Prairie View, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77446 in?

ZIP code 77446 falls within Waller County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 77446 mostly rentals?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 77446 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77446?

43% of residents in ZIP code 77446 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 77446?

The median household income in ZIP code 77446 is $33,466, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 77446?

ZIP code 77446 has an estimated population of 6,276 residents, with a density of 2,365 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 77446 in?

ZIP code 77446 observes the CST timezone.

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