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ZIP 77004

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 35,997·Harris County·83rd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$2,026/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.7%
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
+$61
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ZIP 77004 · $2,026
More expensive than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,290
1 BR
$1,330
2 BR
$1,580
3 BR
$2,130
4 BR+
$2,650
Research median
$1,580/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
$24,312/yr
At $2,026/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (5.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.7% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77004 (Houston, TX) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 57.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,997
Median income
$71,199
Median age
35
Renters
61.8%
Age distribution
13%
37.1%
26.6%
13.2%
Under 1813%
18–3437.1%
35–5426.6%
55–6410.1%
65+13.2%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
28.1%
47.2%
14.4%
White28.1%
Black47.2%
Hispanic14.4%
Asian8.3%
Other2%
Education (25+)
16.2%
20.9%
57.3%
No HS diploma5.6%
HS diploma16.2%
Some college20.9%
Bachelor's+57.3%
Housing tenure
38.2%
61.8%
Owner38.2%
Renter61.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77004 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,627 → $2,026
up 24.5%
Income
$57,078 → $71,199
up 24.7%
Population
34,197 → 35,997
up 5.3%
Renter share
65.4% → 61.8%
-3.6 pts
Bachelor's+
56.5% → 57.3%
+0.8 pts
Median age
33.1 → 35
+1.9 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 77004 in Houston, TX has increased from $1,627 to $2,026, a 24.5% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $71,199 today, compared with $57,078 five years earlier. The population has grown by 5.3% since 2021, moving from about 34,197 residents to roughly 35,997. Renters now make up 61.8% of households, compared with 65.4% five years ago. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77004 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $2,026/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($71,199/yr), ZIP 77004 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77004?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77004 (Houston, TX) is $2,026. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77004 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77004's median rent of $2,026/mo is $61 (3%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77004 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77004 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #83 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $2,026/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77004?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,026/mo in ZIP 77004. The local median household income is $71,199/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77004?

Rent in ZIP 77004 has increased 5.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77004 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77004 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,026/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($71,199/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77004 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 77004 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 61.8% of ZIP 77004 households are renters, while 38.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 77004 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 77004 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77004 is pricier than Houston as a whole. At $2,026/mo, it's $459 above the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77004 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77004 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $2,026/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 77004's median household income ($71,199/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77004 34%Benchmark 30%
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