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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 77493 has 51,774 residents and 16,272 households (average 3.16 persons per household). The median age is 33.8 years, slightly younger than the state (35.6) and younger 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 White (47.6%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (35.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.4%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	51,774Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	71,484Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	110,167Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	837.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$118,464Source: Census ACS

Households:	16,272Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$358,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	3.16Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	2.70Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	22,815	22,695	23,628	24,577	26,013	27,273	29,984	32,257	36,334	40,547	48,117	55,317	62,264	71,484
Decennial Census	23,104	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	51,774	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 33.8

Male Median Age: 33

Female Median Age: 34.6

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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	2,077	2,133	2,187	1,969	1,516	1,641	2,098	2,152	1,893	1,720	1,377	1,331	1,117	818	590	372	183	172
Female	2,065	2,047	2,066	1,878	1,394	1,712	2,251	2,400	1,963	1,799	1,494	1,424	1,254	959	704	476	271	271
Total	4,142	4,180	4,253	3,847	2,910	3,353	4,349	4,552	3,856	3,519	2,871	2,755	2,371	1,777	1,294	848	454	443

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	24,632	40.79%
Black:	6,882	11.40%
Hispanic:*	18,335	30.36%
Asian:	3,668	6.07%
American Indian:	444	0.74%
Hawaiian:	36	0.06%
Other:	6,389	10.58%
Total:	60,386	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	25,346	48.96%	33.0 years
Females:	26,428	51.04%	34.6 years
Total:	51,774	100%	33.8 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	52,018	72.77%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	2,033	2.84%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	9,784	13.69%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	7,649	24.39%
Total Population:	71,484	100%
Total Native Population:	54,051	75.61%
Total Foreign-born Population:	17,433	24.39%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2024, the Median household income is $118,464, which is considerably higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $41,420 (53.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $27,603. Family households earn a median of $132,719 versus $65,272 for nonfamily households (a difference of $67,447). By gender, male median income is $72,791 and female is $60,148, which is far above the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $12,643 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 73.5%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.6%, which is edges higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (45.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Household Income	$77,044	$77,272	$78,452	$76,393	$75,087	$82,630	$85,865	$86,614	$90,861	$91,670	$102,007	$110,220	$113,388	$118,464
Median Family Income	$78,708	$82,191	$83,811	$83,989	$84,228	$91,688	$95,540	$97,950	$101,058	$102,795	$111,411	$119,561	$126,154	$132,719
Median NonFamily Income	$56,719	$52,074	$54,400	$50,000	$47,750	$46,100	$45,700	$48,355	$55,762	$57,500	$65,104	$67,000	$59,098	$65,272
Median Male Income	$49,786	$52,597	$50,468	$53,178	$53,601	$54,327	$53,002	$59,184	$61,281	$62,402	$72,813	$71,949	$72,594	$72,791
Median Female Income	$38,851	$39,306	$41,250	$41,688	$41,914	$46,424	$49,559	$50,650	$52,155	$51,784	$55,181	$58,642	$59,391	$60,148

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	35,651	69.35%
Unemployed:	2,112	4.11%
Not In Labor Force:	13,648	26.55%
Total:	51,411	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	16,155	45.31%
Service:	5,570	15.62%
Sales and Office:	7,532	21.13%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	2,813	7.89%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	3,581	10.04%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	35,651	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $358,100, which is markedly greater than the national median ($303,400), is up $211,600 (144.44%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $148,900. The median gross rent is $1,867, which is much higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $705 (60.67%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $404. Of occupied housing, owners make up 79.56% (69.50% with a mortgage, 30.50% free-and-clear) and renters 20.44% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 7.63%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Home Value	$146,500	$145,900	$148,900	$153,400	$157,100	$162,800	$171,200	$198,700	$209,200	$226,600	$252,000	$290,200	$321,900	$358,100

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	0	0.00%
$500 to $999:	354	7.82%
$1,000 to $1,499:	805	17.78%
$1,500 to $1,999:	1,355	29.92%
$2,000 to $2,499:	1,108	24.47%
$2,500 to $2,999:	559	12.35%
$3,000 or more:	126	2.78%
No Rent:	221	4.88%
Total:	4,528	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Rent	$1,162	$1,152	$1,121	$1,115	$1,157	$1,248	$1,336	$1,336	$1,463	$1,377	$1,533	$1,608	$1,806	$1,867

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	12,246	55.29%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	5,374	24.26%
Renter Occupied:	4,528	20.44%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	22,148	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	22,148	92.37%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,829	7.63%
Total Housing Units:	23,977	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	21,485	89.61%
Multi-Family Units:	2,122	8.85%
Other Units:	370	1.54%
Total Housing Units:	23,977	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 46.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 91.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 11.10%, which is well above the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 21.70%, which is falls below the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 6.10%, which is falls below the national rate (8.70%), down 0.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.30 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (47.96%). College enrollment is 19.67%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	2,053	4.70%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,748	4.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	8,199	18.77%
Some college, no degree:	8,489	19.43%
Associate's degree:	2,974	6.81%
Bachelor's degree:	13,377	30.62%
Graduate or professional degree:	6,842	15.66%
Total:	43,682	100%
High school or higher:	39,881	91.30%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	20,219	46.29%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	53,369	69.51%
Public Insurance:	15,484	20.17%
No Insurance:	7,930	10.33%
Total:	76,783	100%
Has Health Insurance:	68,853	89.67%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	7.7%	8.1%	7.6%	6.9%	6.7%	5.3%	3.8%	4.6%	3.6%	3.6%	5.6%	5.9%	6.9%	6.1%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	1,716	7.61%
Kindergarten:	1,720	7.63%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	10,808	47.96%
High school (grades 9-12):	3,860	17.13%
College or graduate school:	4,433	19.67%
Total:	22,537	100%
Early Childhood:	3,436	15.25%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	16,388	72.72%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Katy, Texas
City Alias:	Park Row
Counties:	Harris County[Primary] Fort Bend County Waller County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	9:43:30 AM
Population:	51,774 [See All]
Area Codes:	281 / 346 / 832
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	29.8574, -95.8325
Land Area:	61.787 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/77493/zip-code-77493.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	34,863Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	749Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	35,318Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	4,792Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	2,914Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	910Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$173,790,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$740,513,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	12,514Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TXSource: Census
CBSA Number:	26420Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	5,946,800Source: Census
MSA:	Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, TX CMSASource: Census
Land Area:	61.787 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.493 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	08,10,22Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	6053.76, 5070.95, 1032.84 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Houston, TX PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	4838476Source: Census
Place Name:	Katy city; TexasSource: Census

ZIP Code 77493 in Katy, TX

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 77493

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 77493

Sources & References