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Katy, TX
City in Waller County, Texas. ZIP codes: 77493, 77494.
Population
25,184
Land area
15.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,647
ZIP codes
2
Katy and its ZIP codes
Katy at a glance
- Katy is about 14 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 131st among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $114,912, 46% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $401,700 (42% above Texas) and median rent is $1,602 a month.
Local data for Katy, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Katy, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$114,912
Poverty rate
8.1%
Median home value
$401,700
Median rent
$1,602/mo
Homeownership
80.7%
Bachelor's or higher
48.8%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
31.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,321), German Americans (2,690), Irish Americans (1,583).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Waller County. PPP loans are for Katy.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,956
27,947 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,028
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$412M
FY 2026, $7,249 per person
How people get to work
Katy, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.7%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home18.0%
Average one-way commute: 31.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Katy, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
163
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,927
11.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 45°F
49.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Katy, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.5%
U.S. 33.3% -1.8 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
9.6%
U.S. 12.8% -3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
ZIP codes in Katy
2 in or overlapping Katy. Population shown
Cities near Katy
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cinco RanchCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 4.5 |
| BrookshireCity | 7.2 mi | 4.3 |
| FulshearCity | 8.4 mi | 12.9 |
| PattisonCity | 8.6 mi | 3.5 |
| Weston LakesCity | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| SimontonCity | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| Mission BendCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.8 |
| Brazos CountryCity | 13 mi | 2 |
| Pecan GroveCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 8.3 |
| Four CornersCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| CumingsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| South FrydekCity | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| OrchardCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| San FelipeTown | 16 mi | 8.4 |
| Jersey VillageCity | 17 mi | 3.5 |
| Meadows PlaceCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Katy, TX in?
- Katy is in Waller County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Katy, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Katy include 77493, 77494.
- What is the population of Katy, TX?
- About 25,184 people live in Katy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Katy?
- Nearby places include Cinco Ranch (6.7 mi), Brookshire (7.2 mi), Fulshear (8.4 mi), Pattison (8.6 mi), Weston Lakes (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023