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Rosenberg, TX
City in Fort Bend County, Texas. ZIP codes: 77471.
Population
40,646
Land area
37.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,080
ZIP codes
1
Rosenberg and its ZIP codes
Rosenberg at a glance
- Rosenberg is about 9.3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 90th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $65,668 a year, 16% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $219,100 (23% below Texas) and median rent is $1,379 a month.
Local data for Rosenberg, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rosenberg, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,668
Poverty rate
20.2%
Median home value
$219,100
Median rent
$1,379/mo
Homeownership
54.4%
Bachelor's or higher
20.3%
Median age
32.8
Average commute
30.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (17,929), Salvadoran Americans (2,655), Filipino Americans (1,614).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fort Bend County. PPP loans are for Rosenberg.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,472
260,929 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,721
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.88B
FY 2026, $5,927 per person
PPP loans
$71.7M
1,369 loans, 9,200 jobs reported
How people get to work
Rosenberg, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.6%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home8.7%
Average one-way commute: 30.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rosenberg, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
406
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
39,537
15.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 43°F
51.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rosenberg, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
24.5%
U.S. 11.1% +13.4 pts
ZIP codes in Rosenberg
1 in or overlapping Rosenberg. Population shown
Cities near Rosenberg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PleakVillage | 2.3 mi | 1.8 |
| CumingsCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.8 |
| BeasleyCity | 6.5 mi | 1.1 |
| FairchildsVillage | 7.1 mi | 2.1 |
| RichmondCity | 7.8 mi | 4.3 |
| Pecan GroveCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 8.3 |
| NeedvilleCity | 9.6 mi | 2 |
| OrchardCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| Weston LakesCity | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| ThompsonsTown | 11 mi | 4.9 |
| Sugar LandCity | 11 mi | 40.5 |
| FulshearCity | 12 mi | 12.9 |
| KendletonCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| Four CornersCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| SimontonCity | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| Mission BendCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rosenberg, TX in?
- Rosenberg is in Fort Bend County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Rosenberg, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Rosenberg include 77471.
- What is the population of Rosenberg, TX?
- About 40,646 people live in Rosenberg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rosenberg?
- Nearby places include Pleak (2.3 mi), Cumings (3.8 mi), Beasley (6.5 mi), Fairchilds (7.1 mi), Richmond (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023