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ZIP 77493: Old Katy (historic downtown), Cane Island and Elyson

ZIP 77493 covers the City of Katy's historic core north of the Union Pacific tracks, where Old Katy's numbered streets hold older homes near Katy Heritage Park, the MKT Railroad Museum and No Label Brewing. North and west of downtown, master-planned communities such as Cane Island and Elyson add single-family homes built from the 2000s through the 2020s, reached by Katy Hockley Cut Off Rd, Katy Hockley Rd, Clay Rd and FM 529. I-10 (Katy Freeway), US 90 and the Grand Parkway (SH 99) are the main routes toward Houston.

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Schools serving 77493

Public schools in 77493 fall under Katy ISD. The examples below carry their Texas Education Agency A-F accountability rating, with the year shown; attendance zones change, so confirm the zoned campus with the district before you write an offer.

10 restaurants in 77493

Local picks with their public ratings as shown on October 29, 2026. Ratings and hours change; the links go to the review pages we checked.

• Taqueria Tex-Taco Mexican taqueria
  2864 Katy Hockley Cut Off Rd, Katy, TX 77493 · ★ 4.6 (779 reviews on Google) · Reviews
• Big N's BBQ and Crawfish Barbecue and crawfish
  4034 Katy Hockley Cut Off Rd, Katy, TX 77493 · ★ 4.5 (375 reviews on Google) · Reviews
• Serene Beans Coffee shop
  5718 3rd St, Katy, TX 77493 · ★ 4.8 (477 reviews on Google) · Reviews
• Active Coffee Shop Coffee shop
  5416 E 4th St, Katy, TX 77493 · ★ 4.9 (326 reviews on Google) · Reviews
• Glaze Doughnuts Doughnut shop
  5815 Franz Rd Ste D, Katy, TX 77493 · ★ 4.8 (268 reviews on Google) · Reviews
• In-N-Out Burger Burgers
  1010 Katy Fort Bend Rd, Katy, TX 77493 · ★ 4.3 (8,590 reviews on Google) · Reviews
• Pizza Fino Pizza and wings
  2020 Katy Hockley Cut Off Rd Ste A, Katy, TX 77493 · Reviews · Website
• Southern Dough Baking Company Southern-style cafe and bakery
  908 Avenue B, Ste. 100, Katy, TX 77493 · Reviews · Website
• La Estancia Italian Restaurant Italian
  5361 E 5th St, Katy, TX 77493 · ★ 4.1 (238 reviews on Google) · Reviews · Website
• Tequilas Mexican
  25824 Clay Road Suite A, Katy, TX 77493 · Reviews · Website

Grocery and shopping in 77493

• Brookshire Brothers Grocery store
  5249 Franz Rd, Katy, TX 77493 · ★ 4.3 (1,099 reviews on Google) · Reviews Texas regional grocer.
• Old Katy Farmers Market at The Dryer Farmers market
  5339 E 3rd St, Katy, TX 77493 · ★ 4.4 (20 reviews on Google) · Reviews
• Limited Edition Art & Antiques Antique and art shop
  5717 2nd St, Katy, TX 77493 · ★ 4.3 (70 reviews on Google) · Reviews
• Nelson Water Gardens & Nursery Nursery and water garden center
  1502 Katy Fort Bend Rd, Katy, TX 77493 · Reviews · Website

Parks, entertainment and things to do

• Mary Jo Peckham Park City park
  5597 Gardenia Ln, Katy, TX 77493 · ★ 4.7 (3,860 reviews on Google) · Reviews
• No Label Brewing Co. Brewery and taproom
  5351 1st St, Katy, TX 77493 · ★ 4.6 (1,094 reviews on Google) · Reviews
• The Johnny Nelson Katy Heritage Museum History museum
  6002 George Bush Dr, Katy, TX 77493 · ★ 4.7 (122 reviews on Google) · Reviews
• Paul D. Rushing Park Park
  9114 Katy Hockley Rd, Katy, TX 77493 · ★ 4.6 (547 reviews on Google) · Reviews

Homes for sale in 77493

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Property taxes in 77493 depend on the taxing entities for the exact address (county, city or MUD, school district and others). Use our Houston mortgage calculator with the MUD toggle to estimate a monthly payment, and read about the homestead exemption before you budget.

Questions about 77493

How do you commute from Katy 77493 to Houston?

I-10 (Katy Freeway) runs just south of Old Katy and is the main route east toward Houston, and its tolled managed lanes run between SH 6 and Loop 610. The Grand Parkway (SH 99) crosses I-10 east of downtown Katy, and METRO's Grand Parkway Park & Ride near that interchange offers commute-hour express buses to downtown Houston, while FM 529, Clay Rd and Katy Hockley Rd serve the northern sections.

What kinds of homes are in 77493?

Old Katy, the historic downtown north of the Union Pacific tracks, has older single-family homes, some dating to the early 1900s, plus mid-century houses and newer infill near Katy Heritage Park, Katy City Park and Mary Jo Peckham Park. To the north and west, master-planned communities such as Cane Island and Elyson add homes built from the 2000s through the 2020s. Most of the ZIP is in Katy ISD, with campuses such as Katy Junior High (TEA 2025 rating A) and Paetow High School (B) inside it.

Do homes in 77493 have MUD taxes?

Many newer subdivisions outside Katy's older city grid are served by municipal utility districts, which finance water, sewer and drainage infrastructure. Municipal utility district taxes appear on the property tax bill and vary by district, so check the specific district and its current rate for any address before making an offer.

Is flooding a concern in 77493?

Katy sits on flat former rice-farming land near the headwaters of Buffalo Bayou, so drainage and flood-zone status can differ from street to street. Check any address on FEMA flood maps, review Harris County Flood Control District, Fort Bend County drainage or Waller County floodplain information for the relevant county, and ask for the seller's disclosure and any elevation certificate.

Ratings and review counts are the public figures shown on the linked review sites on October 29, 2026. Business hours and details can change, so check before you go. School ratings come from the Texas Education Agency. Updated October 2026. Compean Group, 802 W. Patton St, Houston, TX 77009, (832) 777-3904.