Plumbing repair · Missouri City, Texas
Plumbing repair in Missouri City, TX
Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of Missouri City's homes (21%) was built 1970 to 1979[1]. Request a licensed plumber who works here. Missouri City, in Fort Bend County and Harris County — ZIPs 77459, 77489, counts 77,327 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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The Missouri City plumbing picture in brief
- Population (2025 est.)
- 77,327[2]+4.2% since 2020
- County
- Fort Bend / Harris[2]city spans more than one county
- Land area
- 29.0 sq mi[3]
- Decade the most homes date from
- 1970 to 1979[1]21% of housing units
- Homes built before 1980
- 26%[1]the 7th-lowest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 1980–1999
- 37%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 19%[1]the 7th-highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Winter-storm & freeze days, fort bend zone
- 4[4]2016–2025
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 15[4]15 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
- FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs
- 1,341[5]675 in the last 10 years; 658 paid
Reading the Missouri City data for plumbing
Missouri City counts 77,327 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 4.2% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 29.0 square miles holding 2,664 residents per square mile, the 2nd densest of the suburbs here; it spans Fort Bend County and Harris County, with ZIP codes 77459, 77489[3].
With 19% of homes built since 2010 and 26% before 1980[1], Missouri City's plumbing runs from brand-new supply lines and fixtures to aging pipe, original valves and water heaters past their rated life.
2 ZIP codes cover Missouri City — 77459 (59% of the city's land), 77489 (22% of the city's land)[7].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Sugar Land (6.2 mi W), Pearland (12.8 mi E) and Rosenberg (17.2 mi W)[3].
26% of Missouri City's 28,577 housing units predate 1980 and 19% went up in 2010 or later[1] — the 7th-lowest pre-1980 share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Sugar Land (13%), Pearland (11%), and Rosenberg (28%) predate 1980. The 37% built in 1980–1999 are at the age where original water heaters and valves get replaced.
The biggest single slice — 21% — was built 1970 to 1979, and the median home dates to 1993[1]. Neighbours from the same era tend to hit the same plumbing problems at the same time.
Freeze risk: the fort bend forecast zone logged 4 winter-storm, ice or hard-freeze days in 2016–2025, including February 2021; the latest was Jan 20, 2025[4].
Water from the sky is plumbing work too: 15 flood or flash-flood reports within 10 miles over 2016–2025[4], and FEMA logged 1,341 flood-insurance claims across Missouri City's ZIPs[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.
59% of homes heat with utility gas, and 18% of households rent[1].
Among the 15 suburbs tracked here, Missouri City stands out for the lowest renter share (18%)[1].
Missouri City storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Missouri City, 2016–2025: 15 flash-flood reports[4]. Peak: 67% in May, August, and September. Busiest year 2017 (6); 5 of 10 years had none. Busiest month August 2017 (3). Latest: flash-flood report, Sep 21, 2020, 8.7 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood & heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | – | 1 |
| Mar | 1 | – | 1 |
| Apr | 1 | – | 1 |
| May | 3 | – | 3 |
| Jun | 1 | – | 1 |
| Aug | 3 | – | 3 |
| Sep | 4 | – | 4 |
| Dec | 1 | – | 1 |
Finding plumbing help around Missouri City
Plumbing repair contractors taking requests around Missouri City cover ZIP codes 77459, 77489.
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Missouri City by the numbers
| Measure | Missouri City | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1960 | 1.0% | 9.7% | 9 pts lower |
| Renter-occupied | 18% | 43% | 25 pts lower |
| Utility-gas heat | 59% | 50% | 9 pts higher |
| Built before 1980 | 26% | 28% | 2 pts lower |
| Built 2010 or later | 19% | 19% | about the same |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1993 | same as median |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 15 | 15 | same as median |
Biggest gaps first. Medians are middle values across the Houston-area suburbs we cover, drawn from the same sources.
| City | Flood reports | NFIP claims | Freeze days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri City | 15 | 1,341 | 4 |
| Sugar Land 6.2 mi | 15 | 1,141 | 4 |
| Pearland 12.8 mi | 17 | 5,580 | 1 |
| Rosenberg 17.2 mi | 8 | 770 | 4 |
| Friendswood 20.5 mi | 30 | 6,059 | 1 |
| Pasadena 24.0 mi | 25 | 13,636 | 4 |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77459 | 999 | $13,472,661 | 2017 (462) |
| 77489 | 342 | $2,564,310 | 2017 (101) |
ZIPs extend past city limits.
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2020 | Flash Flood | 7.4 mi |
| Sep 21, 2020 | Flash Flood | 8.7 mi |
| May 15, 2020 | Flash Flood | 6.6 mi |
| Sep 19, 2019 | Flash Flood | 6.4 mi |
| Sep 18, 2019 | Flash Flood | 7.5 mi |
| May 7, 2019 | Flash Flood | 6.5 mi |
| May 7, 2019 | Flash Flood | 5.5 mi |
| Dec 8, 2018 | Flash Flood | 7.1 mi |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1,250 | 4.4% | ±368 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 4,283 | 15.0% | ±686 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 5,084 | 17.8% | ±703 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 5,628 | 19.7% | ±516 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 4,825 | 16.9% | ±614 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 6,071 | 21.2% | ±604 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 1,136 | 4.0% | ±370 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 150 | 0.5% | ±92 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 48 | 0.2% | ±49 |
| 1939 or earlier | 102 | 0.4% | ±110 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 28,577 |
| Detached single-family | 25,248 (88%) |
| Occupied homes | 27,348 |
| Owner-occupied | 22,367 (82%) |
| Renter-occupied | 4,981 (18%) |
| Median home value | $311,400 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 16,114 | 58.9% | ±969 |
| Electricity | 10,733 | 39.2% | ±799 |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 427 | 1.6% | ±162 |
| No fuel used | 37 | 0.1% | ±45 |
| Solar energy | 30 | 0.1% | ±27 |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 7 | 0.0% | ±19 |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Missouri City's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 77459 | 59% | 55% |
| 77489 | 22% | 57% |
Dated heat and freeze records for the FORT BEND forecast zone: see the county list.
Missouri City plumbing questions
Are Missouri City homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?
Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 1% were built before 1960 and 26% before 1980[1].
How often do pipes freeze in Missouri City?
The record for Missouri City's forecast zone shows 4 winter-storm or freeze days over 2016–2025, in 4 different years[4].
Which ZIP codes are covered in Missouri City?
77459 and 77489[7], in Fort Bend County. Nearby suburbs with their own pages: Sugar Land (6.2 mi), Pearland (12.8 mi), and Rosenberg (17.2 mi)[3].
Sources
- Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (keyless bulk)
- Census population estimates, Vintage 2025
- Census Gazetteer 2025
- NOAA Storm Events Database
- OpenFEMA NFIP claims
- Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (link unverified)
- Census 2020 ZCTA–place file
Data pulled Sep 28, 2026. Full citations and method.