77498 ZIP Code — Sugar Land, TX
Fort Bend County, Texas
ZIP code 77498 is located in Sugar Land, Texas, within Fort Bend County. It covers approximately 16.11 square miles and serves a population of 54,402 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 346/832.
About ZIP code 77498
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 $263,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $93,703.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
54,402
population
16.11
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
77498 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 77498
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77498. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Sugar Land | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
77478 Sugar Land (1.3 mi)
77083 Houston (3.6 mi)
77099 Houston (4.3 mi)
77407 Richmond (4.7 mi)
77477 Stafford (5.4 mi)
77072 Houston (5.7 mi)
77479 Sugar Land (5.8 mi)
77082 Houston (5.8 mi)
77031 Houston (6.2 mi)
77469 Richmond (7.4 mi)
77469 Richmond (7.4 mi)
77406 Richmond (7.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 54,402 |
| Population density | 3,377 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 157 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 16.11 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.63 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.6398 |
| Longitude | -95.6511 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 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 | 22.5% | 22.9% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.7% | 27.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.2% | 33.8% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 11.7% | 15.8% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
54,402
Population
3,377
People per sq mi
35.2
Median age
$93,703
Median household income
$36,993
Per capita income
$263,500
Median home value
$1,753
Median monthly rent
69.9%
Home ownership
8.1%
Poverty rate
5.8%
Unemployment
13,114
Housing units
39.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,732
Under 5
1,737
2,153
5–9
2,160
1,824
10–14
1,830
2,197
15–19
2,204
2,435
20–24
2,443
3,191
25–34
3,201
3,637
35–44
3,648
3,708
45–54
3,719
1,543
55–59
1,548
1,600
60–64
1,604
2,105
65–74
2,112
862
75–84
865
172
85+
172
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13,982 | 25.7% |
| 18 and over | 40,420 | 74.3% |
| 65 and over | 6,288 | 11.6% |
| Median age | 35.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
34.2%
Asian
24%
Black or African American
19.9%
Hispanic or Latino
10%
Two or more races
6.4%
Other race
5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,683 | 34.2% |
| Asian | 14,516 | 24% |
| Black or African American | 12,045 | 19.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,073 | 10% |
| Two or more races | 3,886 | 6.4% |
| Other race | 3,102 | 5.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 170 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.5% | 22.9% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.7% | 27.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.2% | 33.8% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 11.7% | 15.8% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
0.8%
$15k–$25k
3.9%
$25k–$35k
4.5%
$35k–$50k
9.2%
$50k–$75k
16.7%
$75k–$100k
14.3%
$100k–$150k
19.4%
$150k–$200k
11.2%
$200k+
15.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.2% |
| $200k+ | 15.7% |
| Median income | $93,703 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.3%
$50k–$100k
0.7%
$100k–$150k
5.7%
$150k–$200k
15.0%
$200k–$300k
39.3%
$300k–$500k
29.5%
$500k–$1M
5.5%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $263,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,753 |
| Owner occupied | 69.9% |
| Renter occupied | 30.1% |
| Vacant | 7.4% |
| Single-family detached | 81.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.2% |
| Mobile homes | 1.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.32 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 35.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 13.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 34.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.0% |
| 3 or more | 33.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 53.7% |
| Electricity | 44.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10,107 | 60.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 613 | 3.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,394 | 14.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,716 | 22.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,302 | 43.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,758 | 28.3% |
| Average household size | 3.23 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.5% | 31.3% |
| Married | 54.2% | 49.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 6.4% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 11.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.0%
HS graduate
19.9%
Some college, no degree
21.4%
Associate's degree
7.9%
Bachelor's degree
23.9%
Graduate / professional
16.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,000 | 6.4% |
| Kindergarten | 979 | 6.2% |
| Elementary school | 5,308 | 33.8% |
| High school | 3,312 | 21.1% |
| College / grad school | 5,117 | 32.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.4%
Professional & management
11.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.1%
Retail trade
10.2%
Manufacturing
8.3%
Transportation & utilities
7.8%
Other services
5.5%
Construction
4.9%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Agriculture & mining
3.3%
Public administration
3.3%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Information
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.7% |
| Service | 19.1% |
| Sales & office | 20.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.4% |
| Production & transportation | 11.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.8% |
| Government | 14.7% |
| Self-employed | 8.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.7% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.5% |
| Carpool | 8.7% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 9.5% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.7 |
Poverty
All people
8.1%
Under 18 years
11.1%
18 and over
7.1%
Married-couple families
3.8%
Female-led households
19.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.9% |
| Retirement income | 18.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.7% |
| High blood pressure | 30.6% |
| High cholesterol | 33.1% |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 7.9% |
| Arthritis | 16.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.0% |
| Cancer | 4.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.9% |
| Binge drinking | 16.5% |
| No physical activity | 22.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.2% |
| Depression | 17.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.0% |
| Poor mental health | 13.5% |
| Poor physical health | 8.3% |
| No health insurance | 23.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.8% |
| Visited dentist | 60.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 9.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,828 | 4.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.4% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% |
| 18–64 years | 5.0% |
| 65 and over | 26.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.3% |
| Public insurance | 25.1% |
| No insurance | 17.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 50,933 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 8,199 | 16.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,615 | 5.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,274 | 2.5% |
| Other languages | 3,590 | 7.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 36,091 | 66.3% |
| Born in same state | 35,110 | 64.5% |
| Born in different state | 25,055 | 46.1% |
| Foreign born | 981 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 18,311 | 33.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 11,643 | 63.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,641 | 4.9% |
| Italian | 1,974 | 3.6% |
| Arab | 1,848 | 3.4% |
| Polish | 249 | 0.5% |
| English | 142 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 78 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 78 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 67 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 30.9% |
| Internet access | 98.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77498
What part of Sugar Land is ZIP code 77498?
ZIP code 77498 covers a portion of Sugar Land, Texas, within Fort Bend County.
What county is ZIP code 77498 in?
ZIP code 77498 falls within Fort Bend County, Texas.
What is the population of ZIP code 77498?
ZIP code 77498 has an estimated population of 54,402 residents, with a density of 3,378 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 77498?
The median household income in ZIP code 77498 is $93,703, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77498?
The median home value in ZIP code 77498 is $263,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 77498 in?
ZIP code 77498 observes the CST timezone.