77498 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 77498, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

77498 is a zip code in Fort Bend County, Texas, which covers Sugar Land, with a total population of 52,947 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 77498 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 77498.

The estimated population of people living in 77498 is 52,947, with a median age of 34.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 77498 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
52,947
 -0.01% +3.74%
2020
52,950
+3.23%
-
2019
51,293
 -0.41% -
2018
51,505
+0.92%
-
2017
51,037
 - -

Population of 77498 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 77498 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
26.4%
28.1%
 -6.05%
Black/African American
18.8%
16.7%
 +12.57%
Native
0.4%
0.1%
 +300.00%
Hispanic
25%
24.2%
 +3.31%
Asian
26.8%
28.8%
 -6.94%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
2%
 +10.00%
Other
0.4%
0.1%
 +300.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 77498 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 77498 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 77498 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 77498 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.5 -1.71% 34.1 +0.59% 34.7 -3.07%
2020 35.1 -1.4% 33.9 -3.14% 35.8 -1.1%
2019 35.6 0% 35 +1.45% 36.2 -0.82%
2018 35.6 +0.56% 34.5 -1.15% 36.5 +1.67%
2017 35.4 - 34.9 - 35.9 -

The median age of the 77498 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 77498 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 3,304 +21.68% 3,198 +6.08% 4,034 3,379
10 to 19 4,901 -11.37% 3,805 +9.2% 4,337 4,127
20 to 29 3,072 +28.92% 3,420 +23.86% 4,005 4,287
30 to 39 3,208 -25.31% 3,700 -15.12% 2,445 3,168
40 to 49 3,371 +7.58% 3,335 +16.56% 3,618 3,902
50 to 59 3,820 -6.29% 4,068 -24% 3,573 3,169
60 to 69 2,609 +8.5% 2,291 +21.31% 2,801 2,800
70+ 1,437 +4.18% 1,498 +22.5% 1,493 1,809

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 77498 zip code is $87,669.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 77498.

  • Under 25
    $36,994.00
  • 25 to 44
    $78,696.00
  • 45 to 64
    $105,212.00
  • 65 and over
    $69,669.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 77498 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 77498, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 77498 is currently $112,764.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

12.05% of households in 77498 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 77498 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.42%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.19%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.55%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.64%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.97%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.19%
  • $200,000 or more
    12.05%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 77498 is $35,494.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 77498 by the total population of 77498.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 77498 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 77498 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    17.94%
  • Bachelor's degree
    40.00%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.69%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    30.09%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.28%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 77498 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 77498 zip over the age of 16 is 40,860.

Of those people, a total of 69.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 77498 is 65.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 77498 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 3,790 43.40% 8.50%
20 to 24 years 4,456 76.60% 11.30%
25 to 29 years 3,836 83.40% 5.20%
30 to 34 years 2,626 72.00% 12.20%
35 to 44 years 6,833 83.30% 2.10%
45 to 54 years 7,327 88.40% 3.40%
55 to 59 years 3,089 80.30% 3.70%
60 to 64 years 3,137 62.50% 4.60%
65 to 74 years 3,969 36.10% 2.00%
75 years and over 1,797 4.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 77498. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 17,452 67.20% 4.30%
Black or African American 7,088 76.10% 8.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 218 47.70% 0.00%
Asian 11,299 65.50% 3.50%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 2,169 81.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 2,634 71.60% 12.20%
Hispanic or Latino 10,438 72.00% 7.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,247 64.20% 2.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 77498 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 77498 is 26,785, with median earnings of $42,760.00.

Women in 77498 are earning approximately 72.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 26,785 $42,760.00
Male 14,673 $50,341.00
Female 12,112 $36,283.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 77498 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 2,421 $74,020.00
Business and Financial 1,179 $74,464.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,277 $94,909.00
Architecture and Engineering 605 $92,983.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 163 $88,162.00
Community and Social Service 414 $64,167.00
Legal 356 $103,081.00
Educational and Library 1,847 $55,473.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 309 $21,042.00
Healthcare Practitioners 2,498 $92,453.00
Healthcare Support 694 $21,439.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 260 $26,550.00
Law Enforcement 105 $79,293.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,698 $14,490.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 815 $29,651.00
Personal Care and Service 861 $15,560.00
Sales 3,415 $25,882.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,843 $37,083.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 109 $54,340.00
Construction and Extraction 1,005 $39,824.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 978 $52,353.00
Production 1,325 $43,320.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,097 $52,141.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 77498 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 77498.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,220 $87,949.00 1,201 $72,668.00
Business and Financial 611 $82,625.00 568 $70,244.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,172 $103,864.00 105 $53,942.00
Architecture and Engineering 588 $91,250.00 17 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 113 $99,583.00 50 $11,750.00
Community and Social Service 202 $95,205.00 212 $62,935.00
Legal 217 $103,401.00 139 $62,938.00
Educational and Library 499 $54,536.00 1,348 $57,350.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 211 $7,173.00 98 $43,800.00
Healthcare Practitioners 916 $102,278.00 1,582 $88,714.00
Healthcare Support 61 $21,394.00 633 $21,469.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 104 $46,959.00 156 $0.00
Law Enforcement 82 $90,463.00 23 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 705 $6,227.00 993 $20,545.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 340 $40,931.00 475 $17,007.00
Personal Care and Service 244 $8,646.00 617 $20,089.00
Sales 2,221 $27,719.00 1,194 $15,735.00
Office and Administrative Support 840 $38,049.00 2,003 $36,183.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 73 $0.00 36 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 933 $40,428.00 72 $7,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 948 $51,250.00 30 $0.00
Production 1,119 $43,866.00 206 $40,270.00
Transportation and Material Moving 919 $61,414.00 178 $3,984.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 16,423 households in 77498, with an average household size of 3.22 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 13,103 families living in the 77498 zip code with an average family size of 3.67 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 77498:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 9,942 639 2,522 3,320
Average Household Size 3.71 3.13 3.84 1.3
Total Families 9,942 639 2,522 0
Average Household Size 3.69 3.03 3.76 0

Poverty

Of the 13,103 families living in 77498, 6.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 77498:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 17,744 housing units in 77498.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 16,423 92.56%
Vacant 1,321 7.44%

26.08% of the total 17,744 housing units in 77498 are rental units. This is approximately 4,627 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 11,545 are occupied by the owner - or 65.06% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 77498 is $1,614.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 77498 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    251
  • Less than $500
    8
  • $500 to $999
    140
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,758
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,783
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    851
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    74
  • $3,000 or more
    13

Property Value

The median value of a property in 77498 is $227,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 77498 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    374
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    273
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,220
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2,586
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    4,585
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,053
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    324
  • $1,000,000 or more
    130

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 77498. The chart below shows the number of properties in 77498 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    291
  • 1940 to 1949
    109
  • 1950 to 1959
    349
  • 1960 to 1969
    226
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,580
  • 1980 to 1989
    3,013
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,656
  • 2000 to 2009
    6,332
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,145
  • 2014 or later
    43

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 77498 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    353
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,525
  • 2 vehicles available
    7,168
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    5,377

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 77498 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 77498 that commute to work in a particular way.

31 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 77498.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    340
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,000
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,303
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,509
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    3,311
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,331
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    3,985
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    1,036
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,371
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    3,495
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,937
  • 90 or more minutes
    559

Summary

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