77471 — Rosenberg

Rosenberg (ZIP 77471) is a densely settled Houston neighborhood, home to about 45,078 people across 14 square miles — roughly 3,220 residents per square mile. It has the texture of an established inner-ring community: a mix of older single-family stock and newer infill, with daily errands rarely more than a few minutes away. This is a working- and middle-income area. The median household income of $71,018 runs about 16% below the $84,833 Houston median, a profile common to neighborhoods anchored by service, trade, and hourly employment.

The population skews prime working age (median age 33.1) and family-oriented, with an average household of 2.73 people. With a diversity index of 48.7/100, 77471 is somewhat less diverse than the typical Houston ZIP. The largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (56.5%) and White (41.5%).

Put in context, 77471's median home value of $235,000 sits 22% below the Houston-area median home value of $301,548. Both figures remain below the U.S. median home value (near $340,000 nationally), underscoring the relative affordability that continues to draw movers to the Houston metro. Educational attainment — 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, versus the 35% metro average — tracks the area's more working-class economic base.

With a price-to-income ratio of 3.3, buying here remains realistic for local earners. The $235,000 median home is about 3.3 times median income — modestly above the classic 3x rule but well within reach for households with steady dual incomes. As a rough yardstick, a household would want income near $78,333 to buy at the local median under conventional guidelines.

Renting is comparatively comfortable here. Median rent of $1,320/month is only about 22% of median household income — a healthy cushion below the 30% cost-burden line. Ownership and renting are roughly balanced here (55.9% owner-occupied), giving the area a mix of long-term owners and a steady renter population. Annualized, the typical renter pays about $15,840 per year for housing.

Commutes are about average for Houston at 29 minutes one-way. Like most of the metro, this is a driving neighborhood: 78.6% of workers commute by car alone and transit use sits at just 0%.

Day to day, residents have roughly 74 restaurants, 4 grocery stores, 18 parks, and 4 gyms within or near the ZIP. There are 4 pharmacies locally, though major hospital care means a trip to an adjacent ZIP. Notable nearby draws include Rosenberg Railroad Museum, Historic Downtown Rosenberg, Brazos River.

Who does 77471 suit best? On the data, it fits families looking to put down roots and first-time buyers watching their budget. Flood risk is moderate here, so reviewing the specific property's FEMA designation is still worthwhile.