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Prairie View, TX
City in Waller County, Texas. ZIP codes: 77446.
Population
8,431
Land area
7.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,139
ZIP codes
1
Prairie View and its ZIP codes
Prairie View at a glance
- Prairie View is about 9.9 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 306th among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $21,060, 73% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $167,600 (41% below Texas) and median rent is $1,002 a month.
Local data for Prairie View, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Prairie View, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$21,060
Poverty rate
38.1%
Median home value
$167,600
Median rent
$1,002/mo
Homeownership
25.1%
Bachelor's or higher
46.1%
Median age
21.0
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (882), Nigerian Americans (112), Honduran Americans (62).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Waller County. PPP loans are for Prairie View.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, -0.5 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
PPP loans
$171K
16 loans, 18 jobs reported
How people get to work
Prairie View, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.9%
- Carpooled4.0%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked9.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Prairie View, 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
94° / 41°F
43.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Prairie View, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
5.4%
U.S. 12.1% -6.7 pts
Smoking
7.8%
U.S. 12.8% -5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.7%
U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts
ZIP codes in Prairie View
1 in or overlapping Prairie View. Population shown
Cities near Prairie View
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pine IslandTown | 3 mi | 9.3 |
| WallerCity | 3.1 mi | 6.1 |
| HempsteadCity | 5.5 mi | 6.6 |
| Todd MissionCity | 16 mi | 2 |
| MagnoliaCity | 17 mi | 4.8 |
| StagecoachTown | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| PinebrookCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.7 |
| PattisonCity | 18 mi | 3.5 |
| PlantersvilleCity | 18 mi | 2 |
| BellvilleCity | 19 mi | 2.7 |
| PinehurstCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 7.9 |
| San FelipeTown | 21 mi | 8.4 |
| BrookshireCity | 21 mi | 4.3 |
| TomballCity | 22 mi | 13 |
| NavasotaCity | 22 mi | 8.3 |
| KatyCity | 22 mi | 15.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Prairie View, TX in?
- Prairie View is in Waller County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Prairie View, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Prairie View include 77446.
- What is the population of Prairie View, TX?
- About 8,431 people live in Prairie View, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Prairie View?
- Nearby places include Pine Island (3 mi), Waller (3.1 mi), Hempstead (5.5 mi), Todd Mission (16 mi), Magnolia (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023