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ZIP 77005

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 28,874·Harris County·28th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$2,313/mo
Year-over-Year
+20.3%
Month-over-Month
+8.1%
vs US Median
+$348
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ZIP 77005 · $2,313
More expensive than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,920
1 BR
$1,980
2 BR
$2,360
3 BR
$3,170
4 BR+
$3,960
Research median
$2,360/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
$27,756/yr
At $2,313/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 20.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+20.3% YoY, +8.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77005 (Houston, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 87.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,874
Median income
$229,267
Median age
35.9
Renters
28.1%
Age distribution
23.3%
25.6%
24.4%
15.8%
Under 1823.3%
18–3425.6%
35–5424.4%
55–6410.9%
65+15.8%
Gender
47.6%
52.4%
Male47.6%
Female52.4%
Race & ethnicity
66.9%
16.3%
White66.9%
Black2.7%
Hispanic10.2%
Asian16.3%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
87.9%
No HS diploma1.7%
HS diploma3%
Some college7.5%
Bachelor's+87.9%
Housing tenure
71.9%
28.1%
Owner71.9%
Renter28.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77005 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,621 → $2,313
up 42.7%
Income
$196,233 → $229,267
up 16.8%
Population
28,310 → 28,874
up 2.0%
Renter share
29.1% → 28.1%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
87.3% → 87.9%
+0.6 pts

The median rent in ZIP 77005 in Houston, TX stood at $1,621 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,313, reflecting a 42.7% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 77005 in Houston, TX now reports about $229,267, up from $196,233 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 2.0% since 2021, moving from about 28,310 residents to roughly 28,874. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 77005 in Houston, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77005 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $2,313/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,360/mo.

At 12% of local median household income ($229,267/yr), ZIP 77005 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 20.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77005?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77005 (Houston, TX) is $2,313. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77005 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77005's median rent of $2,313/mo is $348 (18%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77005 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77005 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #28 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $2,313/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77005?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $93,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,313/mo in ZIP 77005. The local median household income is $229,267/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77005?

Rent in ZIP 77005 has increased 20.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77005 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77005 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,313/mo, rent takes approximately 12% of the local median household income ($229,267/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77005 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77005 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.1% of ZIP 77005 households are renters, while 71.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77005 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77005 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77005 is pricier than Houston as a whole. At $2,313/mo, it's $746 above the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77005 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77005 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
12%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,313/mo, rent takes ~12% of ZIP 77005's median household income ($229,267/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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