77493 ZIP Code — Katy, TX
Harris County, Texas
ZIP code 77493 is located in Katy, Texas, within Harris County. It covers approximately 61.79 square miles and serves a population of 55,317 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 281/346/832.
About ZIP code 77493
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $290,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $110,220.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
55,317
population
61.79
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
77493 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 77493
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77493. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Katy | Acceptable |
| Katy | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
77449 Katy (6.2 mi)
77494 Katy (8.1 mi)
77494 Katy (8.1 mi)
77433 Cypress (9 mi)
77450 Katy (9.9 mi)
77423 Brookshire (10.5 mi)
77423 Brookshire (10.5 mi)
77423 Brookshire (10.5 mi)
77084 Houston (11.2 mi)
77095 Houston (11.5 mi)
77094 Houston (11.6 mi)
77447 Hockley (13.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 55,317 |
| Population density | 895 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 201 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 61.79 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.49 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.8574 |
| Longitude | -95.8325 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 281/346/832 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.9% | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.8% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 36.6% | 21.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 9.7% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
55,317
Population
895
People per sq mi
31.7
Median age
$110,220
Median household income
$38,334
Per capita income
$290,200
Median home value
$1,608
Median monthly rent
82.2%
Home ownership
9.7%
Poverty rate
6.2%
Unemployment
14,647
Housing units
40.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,682
Under 5
2,845
2,580
5–9
2,735
2,115
10–14
2,243
1,771
15–19
1,878
1,787
20–24
1,895
3,578
25–34
3,795
4,763
35–44
5,050
3,389
45–54
3,594
880
55–59
934
1,097
60–64
1,163
1,397
65–74
1,481
578
75–84
613
230
85+
244
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17,553 | 31.7% |
| 18 and over | 37,764 | 68.3% |
| 65 and over | 4,543 | 8.2% |
| Median age | 31.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
41.3%
Hispanic or Latino
17.8%
Black or African American
11.9%
Two or more races
11%
Other race
9.6%
Asian
7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,752 | 41.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11,946 | 17.8% |
| Black or African American | 8,007 | 11.9% |
| Two or more races | 7,406 | 11% |
| Other race | 6,454 | 9.6% |
| Asian | 5,196 | 7.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 502 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.9% | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.8% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 36.6% | 21.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 9.7% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
1.7%
$10k–$15k
0.9%
$15k–$25k
4.6%
$25k–$35k
7.7%
$35k–$50k
5.4%
$50k–$75k
12.1%
$75k–$100k
12.6%
$100k–$150k
22.1%
$150k–$200k
18.0%
$200k+
14.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 18.0% |
| $200k+ | 14.8% |
| Median income | $110,220 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.3%
$50k–$100k
1.3%
$100k–$150k
3.5%
$150k–$200k
6.9%
$200k–$300k
38.0%
$300k–$500k
32.6%
$500k–$1M
12.7%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $290,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,608 |
| Owner occupied | 82.2% |
| Renter occupied | 17.8% |
| Vacant | 5.4% |
| Single-family detached | 87.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.5% |
| Mobile homes | 3.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.26 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 6.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 50.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 6.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 42.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.7% |
| 3 or more | 25.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 58.9% |
| Electricity | 39.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10,866 | 65.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,016 | 6.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,515 | 9.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,272 | 19.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8,430 | 50.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,469 | 20.8% |
| Average household size | 3.31 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.2% | 26.7% |
| Married | 60.3% | 55.9% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 5.1% |
| Divorced | 6.0% | 11.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.7%
Some HS, no diploma
3.1%
HS graduate
21.5%
Some college, no degree
21.9%
Associate's degree
9.4%
Bachelor's degree
26.9%
Graduate / professional
13.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,600 | 9.2% |
| Kindergarten | 883 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 8,083 | 46.6% |
| High school | 3,057 | 17.6% |
| College / grad school | 3,713 | 21.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.7%
Retail trade
12.1%
Professional & management
10.8%
Construction
8.0%
Manufacturing
7.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.7%
Transportation & utilities
6.0%
Finance & real estate
5.4%
Agriculture & mining
4.5%
Wholesale trade
4.5%
Public administration
4.0%
Information
3.9%
Other services
3.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.3% |
| Service | 14.3% |
| Sales & office | 20.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.3% |
| Production & transportation | 12.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.3% |
| Government | 14.7% |
| Self-employed | 7.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.1% |
| Carpool | 9.4% |
| Public transit | 3.6% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 12.5% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.9 |
Poverty
All people
9.7%
Under 18 years
10.8%
18 and over
9.2%
Married-couple families
4.9%
Female-led households
13.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 18.2% |
| Retirement income | 15.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.1% |
| High blood pressure | 28.3% |
| High cholesterol | 33.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 8.3% |
| Arthritis | 17.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 4.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.1% |
| Binge drinking | 21.3% |
| No physical activity | 22.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.2% |
| Depression | 20.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.2% |
| No health insurance | 25.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.2% |
| Visited dentist | 59.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 11.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,300 | 6.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.4% |
| Under 18 | 2.2% |
| 18–64 years | 8.8% |
| 65 and over | 30.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.7% |
| Public insurance | 22.7% |
| No insurance | 12.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 49,790 | 90.0% |
| Spanish | 6,057 | 12.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,380 | 8.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 441 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 1,139 | 2.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 44,354 | 80.2% |
| Born in same state | 43,054 | 77.8% |
| Born in different state | 30,491 | 55.1% |
| Foreign born | 1,300 | 2.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 10,963 | 19.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 5,676 | 51.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,830 | 8.7% |
| Italian | 3,123 | 5.6% |
| Arab | 2,255 | 4.1% |
| Polish | 529 | 1% |
| Dutch | 528 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 509 | 0.9% |
| German | 126 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 72 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 23 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 30.1% |
| Internet access | 97.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77493
What part of Katy is ZIP code 77493?
ZIP code 77493 covers a portion of Katy, Texas, within Harris County.
What county is ZIP code 77493 in?
ZIP code 77493 falls within Harris County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 77493 family-oriented?
32% of residents in ZIP code 77493 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is ZIP code 77493 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 77493 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 77493?
The median household income in ZIP code 77493 is $110,220, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 77493?
ZIP code 77493 has an estimated population of 55,317 residents, with a density of 895 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 77493 in?
ZIP code 77493 observes the CST timezone.