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ZIP 77008

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 41,645·Harris County·91st most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$2,008/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.4%
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
+$43
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ZIP 77008 · $2,008
More expensive than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,520
1 BR
$1,570
2 BR
$1,870
3 BR
$2,520
4 BR+
$3,140
Research median
$1,870/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
$24,096/yr
At $2,008/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.4% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77008 (Houston, TX) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 74.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,645
Median income
$143,229
Median age
35.5
Renters
40.9%
Age distribution
17.6%
31%
30.3%
Under 1817.6%
18–3431%
35–5430.3%
55–6410.8%
65+10.3%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
65.1%
21.2%
White65.1%
Black5.3%
Hispanic21.2%
Asian7.1%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
15%
74.3%
No HS diploma4%
HS diploma6.7%
Some college15%
Bachelor's+74.3%
Housing tenure
59.1%
40.9%
Owner59.1%
Renter40.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77008 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,625 → $2,008
up 23.6%
Income
$132,500 → $143,229
up 8.1%
Population
37,097 → 41,645
up 12.3%
Renter share
36.9% → 40.9%
+4.0 pts
Bachelor's+
70.9% → 74.3%
+3.4 pts
Median age
34.6 → 35.5
+0.9 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 77008 in Houston, TX has increased from $1,625 to $2,008, a 23.6% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 77008 in Houston, TX now reports about $143,229, up from $132,500 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 12.3% since 2021, moving from about 37,097 residents to roughly 41,645. Renters now make up 40.9% of households, compared with 36.9% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 74.3% of adults here, versus 70.9% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 77008 in Houston, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77008 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $2,008/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,570/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,870/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($143,229/yr), ZIP 77008 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77008?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77008 (Houston, TX) is $2,008. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77008 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77008's median rent of $2,008/mo is $43 (2%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77008 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77008 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #91 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $2,008/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77008?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,008/mo in ZIP 77008. The local median household income is $143,229/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77008?

Rent in ZIP 77008 has increased 10.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77008 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77008 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,008/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($143,229/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77008 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77008 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.9% of ZIP 77008 households are renters, while 59.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77008 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77008 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77008 is pricier than Houston as a whole. At $2,008/mo, it's $441 above the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77008 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77008 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,008/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 77008's median household income ($143,229/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77008 17%Benchmark 30%
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