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ZIP 77009

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 35,769·Harris County·216th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,768/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.5%
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
-$197
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ZIP 77009 · $1,768
More affordable than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,110
1 BR
$1,150
2 BR
$1,370
3 BR
$1,840
4 BR+
$2,300
Research median
$1,370/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
$21,216/yr
At $1,768/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.5% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77009 (Houston, TX) is majority owner-occupied, 41.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,769
Median income
$83,148
Median age
38.2
Renters
42.4%
Age distribution
18.4%
26.1%
27.1%
12.9%
15.5%
Under 1818.4%
18–3426.1%
35–5427.1%
55–6412.9%
65+15.5%
Gender
53.2%
46.8%
Male53.2%
Female46.8%
Race & ethnicity
45.5%
50.4%
White45.5%
Black7.1%
Hispanic50.4%
Asian3.4%
Education (25+)
21.6%
18.8%
18.6%
41.1%
No HS diploma21.6%
HS diploma18.8%
Some college18.6%
Bachelor's+41.1%
Housing tenure
57.6%
42.4%
Owner57.6%
Renter42.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77009 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,456 → $1,768
up 21.4%
Income
$68,587 → $83,148
up 21.2%
Population
37,654 → 35,769
down 5.0%
Renter share
43.3% → 42.4%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
35.5% → 41.1%
+5.6 pts

The median rent in ZIP 77009 in Houston, TX stood at $1,456 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,768, reflecting a 21.4% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $83,148 today, compared with $68,587 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 5.0% since 2021, moving from about 37,654 residents to roughly 35,769. College-educated residents now make up 41.1% of adults here, versus 35.5% in 2021. 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 77009 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,768/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($83,148/yr), ZIP 77009 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77009?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77009 (Houston, TX) is $1,768. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77009 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77009's median rent of $1,768/mo is $197 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77009 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77009 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #216 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,768/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77009?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,768/mo in ZIP 77009. The local median household income is $83,148/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77009?

Rent in ZIP 77009 has increased 5.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77009 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77009 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,768/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($83,148/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77009 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77009 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.4% of ZIP 77009 households are renters, while 57.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77009 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77009 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77009 is pricier than Houston as a whole. At $1,768/mo, it's $201 above the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77009 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77009 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,768/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 77009's median household income ($83,148/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77009 26%Benchmark 30%
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