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Stafford, TX
City in Fort Bend County, Texas. ZIP codes: 77477.
Population
17,401
Land area
7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,482
ZIP codes
1
Stafford and its ZIP codes
Stafford at a glance
- Stafford is about 21 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 183rd among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $87,432, 11% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $257,700 (9% below Texas) and median rent is $1,519 a month.
Local data for Stafford, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stafford, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,432
Poverty rate
8.0%
Median home value
$257,700
Median rent
$1,519/mo
Homeownership
38.7%
Bachelor's or higher
41.4%
Median age
32.3
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,280), Indian Americans (1,598), Vietnamese Americans (644).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fort Bend County. PPP loans are for Stafford.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 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
$4.9B
FY 2026, $5,927 per person
PPP loans
$256M
2,476 loans, 31,326 jobs reported
How people get to work
Stafford, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.3%
- Carpooled4.8%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.4%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stafford, 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
95° / 45°F
49.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stafford, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.9%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.4%
U.S. 11.1% +5.3 pts
ZIP codes in Stafford
1 in or overlapping Stafford. Population shown
Cities near Stafford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fifth StreetCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Meadows PlaceCity | 2.5 mi | 0.9 |
| Sugar LandCity | 5.1 mi | 40.5 |
| Missouri CityCity | 5.9 mi | 29 |
| Four CornersCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 2.4 |
| Mission BendCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 4.8 |
| FresnoCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 8.5 |
| BellaireCity | 8.7 mi | 3.6 |
| RichmondCity | 8.9 mi | 4.3 |
| Southside PlaceCity | 9.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Bunker Hill VillageCity | 9.9 mi | 1.4 |
| ArcolaCity | 10 mi | 2.6 |
| ThompsonsTown | 10 mi | 4.9 |
| Piney Point VillageCity | 10 mi | 2.1 |
| Pecan GroveCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 8.3 |
| SiennaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 12.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stafford, TX in?
- Stafford is in Fort Bend County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Stafford, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Stafford include 77477.
- What is the population of Stafford, TX?
- About 17,401 people live in Stafford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stafford?
- Nearby places include Fifth Street (1.8 mi), Meadows Place (2.5 mi), Sugar Land (5.1 mi), Missouri City (5.9 mi), Four Corners (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023