City

Sugar Land, TX

5 ZIP codes  ·  Fort Bend County  ·  Texas

👥168,146Population
💰$135,944Median HH Income▲ 78% above avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$393,904Median Home Value▲ 41% above avg
🎓65.8%College Grads▲ 70% above avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 30.9%Hispanic: 14.5%Black: 11.6%Asian: 39.5%Other: 3.1%Race
White30.9%
Hispanic14.5%
Black11.6%
Asian39.5%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.04
Below Poverty5.2% ▼ 49% below avg
College Grads65.8% ▲ 70% above avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma2,295 (2.2%)
HS Graduate13,888 (13.3%)
Some College7,467 (7.1%)
Associates11,820 (11.3%)
Bachelors6,805 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree62,224 (59.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 13.3%Some College: 7.1%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 59.5%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad13.3%
Some College7.1%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate59.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.1%Renter: 21.9%Tenure
Owner78.1%
Renter21.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
30%

Financials

Median HH Income$135,944 ▲ 78% above avg
Median Home Value$393,903 ▲ 41% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,911/mo
Total Housing Units58,084
Vacant Units2,578

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
30%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
57%
About Sugar Land, TX

Sugar Land is a city in Texas, located in Fort Bend County. The city spans 5 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 168,146 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.29 years.

Economically, Sugar Land is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $135,943 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Sugar Land is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $393,903, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,911 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sugar Land is highly educated. 65.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Asian as the largest group at 39.5%.

Sugar Land, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas. Spread across 5 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Sugar Land
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77478 22,699 $116,205 $378,700 $1,751 4.2% 65.8% 76.1%
77479 92,355 $162,381 $462,200 $1,997 4.8% 74.1% 83.0%
77498 53,092 $98,394 $281,600 $1,831 5.4% 51.5% 70.6%