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ZIP 77006

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 24,892·Harris County·252nd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,708/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.5%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
-$257
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ZIP 77006 · $1,708
More affordable than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,260
1 BR
$1,299
2 BR
$1,549
3 BR
$2,080
4 BR+
$2,599
Research median
$1,549/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
$20,496/yr
At $1,708/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.5% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77006 (Houston, TX) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 78.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,892
Median income
$106,533
Median age
33.8
Renters
65.4%
Age distribution
44.6%
26.4%
12.4%
Under 188.6%
18–3444.6%
35–5426.4%
55–648%
65+12.4%
Gender
54.7%
45.3%
Male54.7%
Female45.3%
Race & ethnicity
61.1%
16.4%
White61.1%
Black8.9%
Hispanic16.4%
Asian10.2%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
12.8%
78.9%
No HS diploma1.5%
HS diploma6.8%
Some college12.8%
Bachelor's+78.9%
Housing tenure
34.6%
65.4%
Owner34.6%
Renter65.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77006 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,424 → $1,708
up 19.9%
Income
$88,670 → $106,533
up 20.1%
Population
22,678 → 24,892
up 9.8%
Renter share
64.5% → 65.4%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
76.9% → 78.9%
+2.0 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 77006 in Houston, TX has climbed from $1,424 to $1,708, a 19.9% change over five years. Median household income rose from $88,670 to $106,533 between 2021 and 2024, a 20.1% shift. The population has grown by 9.8% since 2021, moving from about 22,678 residents to roughly 24,892. College-educated residents now make up 78.9% of adults here, versus 76.9% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 77006 in Houston, TX reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77006 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,708/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,299/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,549/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($106,533/yr), ZIP 77006 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77006?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77006 (Houston, TX) is $1,708. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77006 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77006's median rent of $1,708/mo is $257 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77006 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77006 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #252 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,708/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77006?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,708/mo in ZIP 77006. The local median household income is $106,533/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77006?

Rent in ZIP 77006 has increased 4.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77006 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77006 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,708/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($106,533/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77006 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77006 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 65.4% of ZIP 77006 households are renters, while 34.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 77006 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 77006 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77006 is pricier than Houston as a whole. At $1,708/mo, it's $141 above the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77006 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77006 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,708/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 77006's median household income ($106,533/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77006 19%Benchmark 30%
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