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Sweeny, TX — ZIP 77480

Population: 7,626 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 77480 (Sweeny, TX) is $242,536 — up 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $249,000 after a median 99 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, ice storm, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$242,536

Typical home value

+1.2%

1-year change

99

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$242,536
1-year appreciation
+1.2%
3-year appreciation
+2.5%
5-year appreciation
+10.2%
10-year appreciation
+53.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$245,632
House Price Index (state)
450.8 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$249,000
Median list price
$232,500
Median price per sqft
$139
1-year sale-price change
-11.1%
Median days on market
99 days
Homes sold (recent period)
16
For-sale inventory
49
Sale-to-list ratio
97.4%
Active listings
28
1-year forecast
+0.2%
New listings (monthly)
7

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,021/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,212/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,319/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,790/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,205/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.7 : 1
Schools include
SWEENY H S, SWEENY J H, SWEENY EL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
363
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 83% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
41.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
69.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
59.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
35
Days with Good air quality
295
Days with Moderate air quality
62
Highest AQI recorded (year)
143

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,325
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,793

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Peterson Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport (LJN) (19 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
SWEENY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+2,927 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1979
Housing built before 1970
30.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,576
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
71.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
103,025
Average weekly wage
$1,397
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,800

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 77480State medianUS median
Typical home value$242,536$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$249,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market99 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,576$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 77480?
$242,536.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 77480?
$249,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 77480?
Median days on market: 99 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 77480?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,319/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 77480?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, tornado.
Is ZIP 77480 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 77480. 363 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 77480?
Risk to homes is higher than 83% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 77480?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 77480?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 77480?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 77480 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 77480?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 77480?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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