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ZIP 77003

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 10,164·Harris County·129th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,901/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.9%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
-$64
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ZIP 77003 · $1,901
More expensive than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,560
1 BR
$1,610
2 BR
$1,920
3 BR
$2,580
4 BR+
$3,220
Research median
$1,920/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
$22,812/yr
At $1,901/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.9% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77003 (Houston, TX) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 45.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,164
Median income
$83,980
Median age
36.1
Renters
59%
Age distribution
35.6%
35.1%
Under 1810.8%
18–3435.6%
35–5435.1%
55–6411.2%
65+7.4%
Gender
56.3%
43.7%
Male56.3%
Female43.7%
Race & ethnicity
33.6%
23.1%
37.9%
White33.6%
Black23.1%
Hispanic37.9%
Asian5.3%
Education (25+)
22.3%
24.4%
45.5%
No HS diploma7.8%
HS diploma22.3%
Some college24.4%
Bachelor's+45.5%
Housing tenure
41%
59%
Owner41%
Renter59%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77003 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,558 → $1,901
up 22.0%
Income
$81,895 → $83,980
up 2.5%
Population
9,992 → 10,164
up 1.7%
Renter share
55.7% → 59%
+3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
52.3% → 45.5%
-6.8 pts
Median age
33.1 → 36.1
+3.0 yrs

Rent in ZIP 77003 in Houston, TX has increased 22.0% since 2021, going from about $1,558 per month to roughly $1,901 today. Household income in the area moved from $81,895 to $83,980 across the same window, up 2.5% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 19.5 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 9,992 to 10,164 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.7% change. About 59% of households rent today, against 55.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 52.3% to 45.5%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 77003 in Houston, TX look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77003 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,901/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,920/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($83,980/yr), ZIP 77003 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77003?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77003 (Houston, TX) is $1,901. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77003 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77003's median rent of $1,901/mo is $64 (3%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77003 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77003 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #129 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,901/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77003?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,901/mo in ZIP 77003. The local median household income is $83,980/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77003?

Rent in ZIP 77003 has increased 2.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77003 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77003 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,901/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($83,980/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77003 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77003 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 59% of ZIP 77003 households are renters, while 41% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 77003 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 77003 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77003 is pricier than Houston as a whole. At $1,901/mo, it's $334 above the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77003 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77003 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,901/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 77003's median household income ($83,980/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77003 27%Benchmark 30%
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