77446 ZIP Code, Prairie View, TX
77446 is a ZIP code in Prairie View, Texas in Waller County. It covers 2.7 square miles of land, centered about 43 miles northwest of downtown Houston. The closest ZIP codes are 77484, 77445 and 77447. 5,780 people live here in 935 households. At about 2,178 people per square mile it has suburban density, and most households rent (17% own). Median household income is $20,766, well below the Texas median of $78,476; the median age is 20.6, younger than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Prairie View, TX
- County: Waller County
- Metro area: Houston
- Land area: 2.7 sq mi
- Population: 5,780
- Median household income: $20,766
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 5,780 |
| Households | 935 |
| Median household income | $20,766 |
| Income per person | $9,354 |
| Median age | 20.6 |
| Homeowners | 17.0% |
| Median home value | $250,900 |
| Median rent | $997 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 20.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 29.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 44.2% |
| Broadband internet | 66.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 9.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 23.4% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 48.9% |
| $25–35K | 0.0% |
| $35–50K | 11.4% |
| $50–75K | 3.5% |
| $75–100K | 5.2% |
| $100–150K | 6.2% |
| $150–200K | 1.3% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 2.9% |
| 10–19 | 32.1% |
| 20–24 | 49.7% |
| 25–34 | 4.3% |
| 35–44 | 3.2% |
| 45–54 | 2.4% |
| 55–64 | 1.7% |
| 65–74 | 1.4% |
| 75+ | 2.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 3.5% |
| Owned outright | 11.1% |
| Rented | 70.9% |
| Vacant | 14.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 33.9% |
| Townhome | 0.9% |
| 2–4 units | 17.7% |
| 5–19 units | 34.8% |
| 20+ units | 11.7% |
| Mobile / other | 0.9% |
Businesses in 77446
24 business establishments with 367 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 9
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 4
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 4
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 77484 — Waller city, TX (3.7 mi)
- 77445 — Pine Island town, TX (4.5 mi)
- 77447 — Houston city, TX (10.1 mi)
- 77355 — Stagecoach town, TX (15.1 mi)
- 77426 (16.3 mi)
- 77418 — Bellville city, TX (17.2 mi)
- 77423 — Brookshire city, TX (17.5 mi)
- 77433 — Houston city, TX (17.8 mi)
Areas that include 77446
- Prairie View, TX ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Waller County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Houston ZIP code map — 238 ZIP codes
- Texas ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 6 of 215: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in the Houston area
- No. 2 of 215: lowest median age in the Houston area
- No. 1 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Waller County
- No. 1 of 6: lowest median age in Waller County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 77446, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 77446 in?
- 77446 is a Prairie View, TX mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Prairie View.
- What county is 77446 in?
- 77446 is in Waller County.
- What is the population of 77446?
- About 5,780 people (±860), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 6,236.
- What is the median household income in 77446?
- $20,766 (±$1,867), compared with $78,476 for Texas as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 77446?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 77446 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 77446?
- The closest, measured center to center: 77484 (3.7 mi, Waller), 77445 (4.5 mi, Pine Island), 77447 (10.1 mi, Houston), 77355 (15.1 mi, Stagecoach), 77426 (16.3 mi) and 77418 (17.2 mi, Bellville).
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