| City: | Sugar Land, Texas |
| County: | Fort Bend County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:48:26 PM |
| Population: | 93,180 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 281 / 346 / 832 / 713 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 29.5578, -95.6336 |
| Land Area: | 32.676 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 77479 has 93,180 residents and 29,757 households (average 3.13 persons per household). The median age is 40.6 years, older than the state (35.6) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.0% male and 51.0% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Asian (47.4%, much higher than the state average of 5.4% and well above the national average of 6.0%) and White (33.8%, much lower than the state average of 50.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.9%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%), and Asian share is much higher than both the state (5.4%) and national averages (6.0%).
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| 2020 Population: | 93,180Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 92,355Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 99,355Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2,851.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $162,381Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 29,757Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $462,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.13Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.55Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 73,498 | 74,399 | 78,289 | 81,466 | 83,179 | 85,514 | 88,603 | 92,146 | 93,848 | 95,615 | 90,084 | 91,618 | 92,355 |
| Decennial Census | 74,514 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 93,180 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 40.6
Male Median Age: 40.3
Female Median Age: 40.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 2,305 | 3,697 | 4,116 | 3,668 | 2,503 | 1,739 | 1,857 | 2,769 | 3,439 | 3,744 | 3,379 | 3,091 | 3,053 | 2,488 | 1,888 | 1,027 | 535 | 390 |
| Female | 2,336 | 3,552 | 4,037 | 3,335 | 2,296 | 1,678 | 2,208 | 3,555 | 4,083 | 3,868 | 3,514 | 3,231 | 3,132 | 2,544 | 1,855 | 1,025 | 577 | 666 |
| Total | 4,641 | 7,249 | 8,153 | 7,003 | 4,799 | 3,417 | 4,065 | 6,324 | 7,522 | 7,612 | 6,893 | 6,322 | 6,185 | 5,032 | 3,743 | 2,052 | 1,112 | 1,056 |
| White: | 31,488 | 33.47% |
| Black: | 6,741 | 7.16% |
| Hispanic:* | 9,211 | 9.79% |
| Asian: | 44,153 | 46.93% |
| American Indian: | 250 | 0.27% |
| Hawaiian: | 29 | 0.03% |
| Other: | 2,219 | 2.36% |
| Total: | 94,091 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 45,688 | 49.03% | 40.3 years |
| Females: | 47,492 | 50.97% | 40.8 years |
| Total: | 93,180 | 100% | 40.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 52,569 | 56.92% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 1,217 | 1.32% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 24,875 | 26.93% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 13,694 | 41.76% |
| Total Population: | 92,355 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 53,786 | 58.24% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 38,569 | 41.76% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $162,381, which is far above the state median ($76,292), is up $41,236 (34.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $21,987. Family households earn a median of $181,533 versus $82,507 for nonfamily households (a difference of $99,026). By gender, male median income is $118,741 and female is $84,321, which is far above the state female median ($49,838), with a current gap of $34,420 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 66.4%, which is modestly greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.8%, which is narrowly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (69.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $121,145 | $125,219 | $123,935 | $128,362 | $130,052 | $133,200 | $135,952 | $139,312 | $140,394 | $139,294 | $142,073 | $154,658 | $162,381 |
| Median Family Income | $130,994 | $133,387 | $133,835 | $139,249 | $140,065 | $142,628 | $147,898 | $149,556 | $152,107 | $151,300 | $159,418 | $174,046 | $181,533 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $44,911 | $46,365 | $46,111 | $51,473 | $55,057 | $66,051 | $61,847 | $64,067 | $64,920 | $71,578 | $72,801 | $80,120 | $82,507 |
| Median Male Income | $94,195 | $96,711 | $93,971 | $100,239 | $100,385 | $102,110 | $106,238 | $112,671 | $114,125 | $105,778 | $108,244 | $115,270 | $118,741 |
| Median Female Income | $60,846 | $60,612 | $61,263 | $60,834 | $61,579 | $63,782 | $65,804 | $67,924 | $69,496 | $68,785 | $71,733 | $80,568 | $84,321 |
| Employed: | 45,187 | 63.18% |
| Unemployed: | 2,295 | 3.21% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 24,035 | 33.61% |
| Total: | 71,517 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 31,409 | 69.51% |
| Service: | 3,470 | 7.68% |
| Sales and Office: | 7,850 | 17.37% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 1,042 | 2.31% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 1,416 | 3.13% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 45,187 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $462,200, which is far above the state median ($260,400), is up $208,700 (82.33%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $90,200. The median gross rent is $1,997, which is markedly greater than the state median ($1,339), is up $474 (31.12%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $196. Of occupied housing, owners make up 82.96% (61.71% with a mortgage, 38.29% free-and-clear) and renters 17.04% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 3.48%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $253,500 | $266,400 | $275,400 | $287,800 | $302,600 | $327,200 | $344,400 | $358,900 | $372,000 | $384,700 | $391,500 | $437,500 | $462,200 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 134 | 2.66% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 680 | 13.47% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 1,584 | 31.38% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 1,199 | 23.76% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 648 | 12.84% |
| $3,000 or more: | 533 | 10.56% |
| No Rent: | 269 | 5.33% |
| Total: | 5,047 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,523 | $1,569 | $1,569 | $1,597 | $1,699 | $1,737 | $1,771 | $1,818 | $1,801 | $1,780 | $1,944 | $1,971 | $1,997 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 15,159 | 51.19% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 9,405 | 31.76% |
| Renter Occupied: | 5,047 | 17.04% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 29,611 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 29,611 | 96.52% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 1,069 | 3.48% |
| Total Housing Units: | 30,680 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 27,582 | 89.90% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 3,005 | 9.79% |
| Other Units: | 93 | 0.30% |
| Total Housing Units: | 30,680 | 100% |
In 2023, 68.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (33.10%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 95.60%, which is markedly above the state rate (85.70%). The uninsured rate is 6.30%, which is markedly below the state rate (17.40%). Private coverage is 84.40%, which is notably higher than the state rate (62.60%). Public coverage is 17.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 3.10%, which is markedly below the state rate (10.50%), down 0.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.80 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (41.35%). College enrollment is 23.03%, which is falls below the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 1,310 | 2.13% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,383 | 2.25% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 6,157 | 10.03% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,080 | 11.54% |
| Associate's degree: | 3,460 | 5.64% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 21,618 | 35.23% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 20,354 | 33.17% |
| Total: | 61,362 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 58,669 | 95.61% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 41,972 | 68.40% |
| Private Insurance: | 77,833 | 78.05% |
| Public Insurance: | 16,031 | 16.08% |
| No Insurance: | 5,857 | 5.87% |
| Total: | 99,721 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 93,864 | 94.13% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 3.2% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 3.6% | 3.1% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 1,789 | 6.28% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,354 | 4.75% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 11,784 | 41.35% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 7,010 | 24.60% |
| College or graduate school: | 6,563 | 23.03% |
| Total: | 28,500 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 3,143 | 11.03% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 20,148 | 70.69% |
ZIP Code 77479 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 2,949 business establishments, employing about 30,470 people with an annual payroll of $1,703,475,000. USPS data shows 31,743 residential mailboxes and 1,512 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 31,743Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1,512Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 36,532Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 2,921Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 3,189Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 2,949Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $440,218,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,703,475,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 30,470Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 77479 is located in Fort Bend County, Texas, within the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 26420) and Texas's 7th and 22nd Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 7,274,714 people, about 1.28% of whom live in ZIP Code 77479. It covers 32.676 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.61 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 26420Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 7,274,714Source: Census |
| MSA: | Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, TX CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 32.676 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 1.61 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 07,22Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 161.94, 1032.84 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Houston, TX PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4870808Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Sugar Land city; TexasSource: Census |
ZIP Code 77479 is part of 2 school districts, including: Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (Grades PK thru 12) and Fort Bend Independent School District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 20 public schools and 6 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on November 1, 2025.