Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 3.00 |
| Below Poverty | 7.1% ▼ 29% below avg |
| College Grads | 56.0% ▲ 45% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.9% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 9,995 (2.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 72,430 (18.1%) |
| Some College | 36,075 (9%) |
| Associates | 56,205 (14.1%) |
| Bachelors | 32,128 (8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 192,783 (48.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $116,189 ▲ 52% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $345,148 ▲ 24% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,837/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 227,864 |
| Vacant Units | 10,208 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Fort Bend County is located in Texas and encompasses 22 ZIP codes spanning 14 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 655,211 residents. With a median age of 37.27, it is a relatively young county.
Fort Bend County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $116,189 is significantly above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 7.1% is well below the national average.
Housing in Fort Bend County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $345,148 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,836. Homeownership rates are high at 77.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Fort Bend County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 28.5%. Educational attainment is well-educated — 56.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Fort Bend County, TX is a upper-middle-income area in Texas. The 22 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77417 | Beasley | 3,232 | $60,809 | $155,600 | $1,096 | 7.1% | 14.5% |
| 77545 | Fresno | 25,863 | $91,101 | $240,100 | $2,102 | 4.2% | 38.0% |
| 77441 | Fulshear | 32,905 | $177,591 | $557,300 | $1,923 | 4.1% | 72.5% |
| 77451 | Kendleton | 510 | $41,838 | $115,100 | $1,167 | 0.0% | 18.7% |
| 77459 | Missouri City | 81,251 | $132,758 | $367,700 | $2,031 | 4.8% | 64.9% |
| 77489 | Missouri City | 39,054 | $74,097 | $209,900 | $1,797 | 6.2% | 32.6% |
| 77461 | Needville | 12,397 | $89,360 | $262,600 | $1,071 | 4.9% | 38.9% |
| 77464 | Orchard | 457 | $58,140 | $230,200 | $1,906 | 0.0% | 14.7% |
| 77406 | Richmond | 65,716 | $143,023 | $383,400 | $1,986 | 3.4% | 57.2% |
| 77407 | Richmond | 81,459 | $101,595 | $353,800 | $1,993 | 5.1% | 61.4% |
| 77469 | Richmond | 65,159 | $101,546 | $315,000 | $1,675 | 5.4% | 50.9% |
| 77471 | Rosenberg | 45,078 | $71,018 | $235,000 | $1,320 | 5.4% | 31.8% |
| 77477 | Stafford | 32,722 | $73,290 | $241,200 | $1,436 | 5.9% | 49.9% |
| 77478 | Sugar Land | 22,699 | $116,205 | $378,700 | $1,751 | 4.2% | 65.8% |
| 77479 | Sugar Land | 92,355 | $162,381 | $462,200 | $1,997 | 4.8% | 74.1% |
| 77498 | Sugar Land | 53,092 | $98,394 | $281,600 | $1,831 | 5.4% | 51.5% |