ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 77004

Part of Houston, TX

Pop. 35,997·Harris County·56th most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$2,116/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.5%

Month-over-Month

+0.6%

vs US Median

+$184

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ZIP 77004 · $2,116

More expensive than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 77004 usually run 0.9% below trend in January and 1.1% above it in July, about $42 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 77004 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 77004 changed +1.5% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 77004 rose 19% while median household income rose 38.8% ($51,309 to $71,199). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 77004 is 22.3% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($71,199) is $1,780 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,580); a 3-bedroom is $2,130.

Rank in Houston

89th cheapest of 92 ZIP codes in Houston.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 77021, 2 miles away, rents for 14% less ($1,827/mo), about $3,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 77004. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$25,392/yr

At $2,116/mo median

Location

CityHouston

StateTX

CountyHarris County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (1.5% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.5% YoY, +0.6% 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

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

$1,717 → $2,116

up 23.2%

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 $1,717 to $2,116, a 23.2% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 77004 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $2,116/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($71,199/yr), ZIP 77004 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $85,000/year (about $41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,116/mo in ZIP 77004. The local median household income is $71,199/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77004?

Rent in ZIP 77004 has risen 1.5% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2015.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 77004?

Asking rents in ZIP 77004 are usually lowest in January, about 0.9% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 1.1% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $42 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 77004?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 77004 rose 19% while median household income rose 38.8%, from $51,309 to $71,199. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 77004 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77004 is one of the pricier among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #56 of 693 at $2,116/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 77004 changed +1.5%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.