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ZIP 77002

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 21,015·Harris County·181st most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,810/mo
Year-over-Year
-10.6%
Month-over-Month
-1.5%
vs US Median
-$155
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 77002 · $1,810
More affordable than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,335
1 BR
$1,377
2 BR
$1,641
3 BR
$2,205
4 BR+
$2,754
Research median
$1,641/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,720/yr
At $1,810/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 10.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-10.6% YoY, -1.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77002 (Houston, TX) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 38.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,015
Median income
$86,394
Median age
35.2
Renters
91.8%
Age distribution
45.8%
39%
Under 183.5%
18–3445.8%
35–5439%
55–648.2%
65+3.5%
Gender
71.6%
28.4%
Male71.6%
Female28.4%
Race & ethnicity
35.3%
36.2%
24.3%
White35.3%
Black36.2%
Hispanic24.3%
Asian6%
Education (25+)
14.2%
25.6%
21.4%
38.8%
No HS diploma14.2%
HS diploma25.6%
Some college21.4%
Bachelor's+38.8%
Housing tenure
91.8%
Owner8.2%
Renter91.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77002 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,822 → $1,810
down 0.7%
Income
$70,992 → $86,394
up 21.7%
Population
18,892 → 21,015
up 11.2%
Renter share
88.7% → 91.8%
+3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
34.4% → 38.8%
+4.4 pts
Median age
34.6 → 35.2
+0.6 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 77002 in Houston, TX has declined by $12 per month, settling near $1,810 after starting the period at $1,822. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $70,992 in 2021 to $86,394 more recently. Income growth outran rent by about 22.4 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 18,892 to 21,015 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.2% change. About 91.8% of households rent today, against 88.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 34.4% to 38.8%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 77002 in Houston, TX market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77002 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,810/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,377/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,641/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($86,394/yr), ZIP 77002 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 10.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77002?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77002 (Houston, TX) is $1,810. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77002 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77002's median rent of $1,810/mo is $155 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77002 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77002 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #181 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,810/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77002?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,810/mo in ZIP 77002. The local median household income is $86,394/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77002?

Rent in ZIP 77002 has decreased 10.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77002 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77002 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,810/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($86,394/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77002 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77002 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 91.8% of ZIP 77002 households are renters, while 8.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 77002 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 77002 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77002 is pricier than Houston as a whole. At $1,810/mo, it's $243 above the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77002 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77002 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,810/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 77002's median household income ($86,394/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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