77406 ZIP Code — Richmond, TX
Fort Bend County, Texas
ZIP code 77406 is located in Richmond, Texas, within Fort Bend County. It covers approximately 57.59 square miles and serves a population of 63,187 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 832/346.
About ZIP code 77406
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 $368,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $139,280. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
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 high — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
63,187
population
57.59
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
77406 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 77406
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77406. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Richmond | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
77469 Richmond (3.4 mi)
77469 Richmond (3.4 mi)
77469 Richmond (3.4 mi)
77469 Richmond (3.4 mi)
77407 Richmond (6.4 mi)
77407 Richmond (6.4 mi)
77471 Rosenberg (7.1 mi)
77471 Rosenberg (7.1 mi)
77471 Rosenberg (7.1 mi)
77471 Rosenberg (7.1 mi)
77498 Sugar Land (7.7 mi)
77498 Sugar Land (7.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 63,187 |
| Population density | 1,097 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 157 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 57.59 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.61 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.5817 |
| Longitude | -95.7609 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 832/346 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 18.4% | 22.9% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 20.5% | 27.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 43.2% | 33.8% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 17.9% | 15.8% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
63,187
Population
1,097
People per sq mi
37.7
Median age
$139,280
Median household income
$49,474
Per capita income
$368,700
Median home value
$1,879
Median monthly rent
88.3%
Home ownership
6.1%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
18,538
Housing units
48.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,348
Under 5
2,236
2,030
5–9
1,934
2,923
10–14
2,783
2,295
15–19
2,185
1,150
20–24
1,096
3,727
25–34
3,550
5,312
35–44
5,060
4,869
45–54
4,638
1,667
55–59
1,587
2,010
60–64
1,915
3,148
65–74
2,999
743
75–84
707
141
85+
134
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16,847 | 26.7% |
| 18 and over | 46,340 | 73.3% |
| 65 and over | 7,872 | 12.5% |
| Median age | 37.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
51.6%
Two or more races
12%
Hispanic or Latino
11.6%
Asian
11.2%
Black or African American
11%
Other race
2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,843 | 51.6% |
| Two or more races | 8,560 | 12% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,267 | 11.6% |
| Asian | 8,005 | 11.2% |
| Black or African American | 7,839 | 11% |
| Other race | 1,686 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 254 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 18.4% | 22.9% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 20.5% | 27.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 43.2% | 33.8% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 17.9% | 15.8% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
4.6%
$10k–$15k
0.4%
$15k–$25k
2.2%
$25k–$35k
2.6%
$35k–$50k
5.5%
$50k–$75k
10.0%
$75k–$100k
5.3%
$100k–$150k
27.1%
$150k–$200k
18.5%
$200k+
23.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 10.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 5.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 27.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 18.5% |
| $200k+ | 23.9% |
| Median income | $139,280 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.9%
$50k–$100k
0.3%
$100k–$150k
0.9%
$150k–$200k
3.0%
$200k–$300k
23.6%
$300k–$500k
49.5%
$500k–$1M
19.0%
$1M+
2.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $368,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,879 |
| Owner occupied | 88.3% |
| Renter occupied | 11.7% |
| Vacant | 3.9% |
| Single-family detached | 91.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 7.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.12 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 40.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 23.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 2.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 6.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 28.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 46.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 14.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.1% |
| 3 or more | 31.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 65.7% |
| Electricity | 26.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 15,102 | 75.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 562 | 2.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,050 | 5.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,349 | 16.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 9,847 | 49.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,861 | 24.2% |
| Average household size | 3.01 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.5% | 21.1% |
| Married | 66.8% | 64.9% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 7.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
3.5%
HS graduate
16.3%
Some college, no degree
21.2%
Associate's degree
7.7%
Bachelor's degree
29.2%
Graduate / professional
19.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 48.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 983 | 5.5% |
| Kindergarten | 736 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 7,352 | 41.4% |
| High school | 4,409 | 24.8% |
| College / grad school | 4,265 | 24.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.3%
Professional & management
13.1%
Retail trade
9.2%
Finance & real estate
8.6%
Construction
8.0%
Manufacturing
8.0%
Agriculture & mining
5.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.0%
Other services
4.1%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Public administration
3.6%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Information
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 60.5% |
| Service | 7.8% |
| Sales & office | 20.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.8% |
| Production & transportation | 5.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.9% |
| Government | 14.6% |
| Self-employed | 7.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.2% |
| Carpool | 4.8% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 15.1% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 35.8 |
Poverty
All people
6.1%
Under 18 years
5.7%
18 and over
6.2%
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
21.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.1% |
| Retirement income | 19.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.8% |
| High blood pressure | 31.7% |
| High cholesterol | 34.6% |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 8.3% |
| Arthritis | 18.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.5% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.8% |
| Binge drinking | 19.9% |
| No physical activity | 18.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.0% |
| Depression | 19.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.5% |
| No health insurance | 19.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.2% |
| Visited dentist | 66.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.2% |
| Teeth loss | 8.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,601 | 7.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.2% |
| Under 18 | 2.3% |
| 18–64 years | 4.4% |
| 65 and over | 31.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.7% |
| Public insurance | 16.9% |
| No insurance | 10.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 58,603 | 92.7% |
| Spanish | 3,766 | 6.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,975 | 3.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 664 | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 1,019 | 1.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 52,719 | 83.4% |
| Born in same state | 51,006 | 80.7% |
| Born in different state | 34,257 | 54.2% |
| Foreign born | 1,713 | 2.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 10,468 | 16.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 5,763 | 55.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,027 | 8% |
| French | 4,766 | 7.5% |
| Arab | 2,035 | 3.2% |
| English | 829 | 1.3% |
| German | 247 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 196 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 196 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 147 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 35 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 31.8% |
| Internet access | 99.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77406
What part of Richmond is ZIP code 77406?
ZIP code 77406 covers a portion of Richmond, Texas, within Fort Bend County.
What county is ZIP code 77406 in?
ZIP code 77406 falls within Fort Bend County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 77406 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 77406 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 77406?
49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 77406?
The median household income in ZIP code 77406 is $139,280, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77406?
The median home value in ZIP code 77406 is $368,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 77406 in?
ZIP code 77406 observes the CST timezone.