NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 77494

TX · Population: 130,920

B+
77/100
91
A+
Safety
88
A
Affordability
65
B
Quality of Life
65
B
Jobs
Zip 77494, TX — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 77494

Zip code 77494 is located in Texas and is home to approximately 130,920 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 77/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $144,444 and home values around $420,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 66.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 4.8%, which is near the national average.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$144,444
Home Value
$420,100
Rent
$1,977/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
66.2%
Unemployment
4.8%
Owner-Occupied
71.8%
Rent Burden
16.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety91A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability88ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life65BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy65BLower unemployment = higher
Overall77B+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).