ZIP Code 77478 -- Sugar land, TX
Fort Bend | 2024 American Community Survey Data
Key Insights
- Households here earn 1.6x the national median income — placing this ZIP code in the top tier of American prosperity.
- With 61.15% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, this is one of the most highly educated ZIP codes in the country (national average: 33.7%).
- 23.25% of workers here work from home — more than double the pre-pandemic national average, reflecting the shift to remote work.
Quick Overview
About ZIP Code 77478
ZIP code 77478 in Sugar Land, Texas is a unknown area with a population of 23,182. The median household income is $118,495, which is This is 58% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $404,600, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.4x . The cost of living is significantly above average with an index of 145.6 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 45.90 years. Approximately 61.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Fort Bend, TX.
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Income & Economy
This is 58% above the national median of $75,000.
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Housing
Moderately affordable
Ownership vs Rental
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Cost of Living Index
The cost of living in ZIP code 77478 is 45.6% above the national average of 100.
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| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77479 | 92,221 | $156,735 | $478,300 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 77478
ZIP code 77478 (Sugar land, TX) has a total population of 23,182 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 45.90 years.
The median household income in ZIP code 77478 is $118,495 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 58% above the national median of $75,000.
ZIP code 77478 is primarily located in Sugar land, Texas (TX). It falls within Fort Bend County.
The median home value in ZIP code 77478 is $404,600, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,768.
The median age in ZIP code 77478 is 45.90 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.
ZIP code 77478 has a cost of living index of 145.63 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly above average compared to the national average.
In ZIP code 77478, 61.15% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 22.20% hold a graduate or professional degree.
The unemployment rate in ZIP code 77478 is 2.77%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 23.25% of workers work from home.
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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.