ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 77009

Part of Houston, TX

Pop. 35,769·Harris County·154th most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$1,847/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.1%

Month-over-Month

+1.1%

vs US Median

-$85

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ZIP 77009 · $1,847

More expensive than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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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).

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

February. Asking rents in ZIP 77009 usually run 1.1% below trend in February and 0.7% above it in October, about $33 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 77009 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 77009 changed +5.1% 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 77009 rose 23.2% while median household income rose 47.6% ($56,316 to $83,148). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 77009 is 26.6% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 8 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($83,148) is $2,079 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,840); a 4-bedroom is $2,300.

Rank in Houston

74th cheapest of 92 ZIP codes in Houston.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 77026, 2 miles away, rents for 17% less ($1,530/mo), about $3,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 77009. 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

$22,164/yr

At $1,847/mo median

Location

CityHouston

StateTX

CountyHarris County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.1% YoY, +1.1% 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

$1,519 → $1,847

up 21.6%

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 $1,519 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,847, reflecting a 21.6% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 77009 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,847/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($83,148/yr), ZIP 77009 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $74,000/year (about $36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,847/mo in ZIP 77009. The local median household income is $83,148/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77009?

Rent in ZIP 77009 has risen 5.1% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2015.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 77009?

Asking rents in ZIP 77009 are usually lowest in February, about 1.1% below their yearly trend, and highest in October, about 0.7% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $33 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 77009?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 77009 rose 23.2% while median household income rose 47.6%, from $56,316 to $83,148. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 77009 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77009 is one of the pricier among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #154 of 693 at $1,847/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 77009 changed +5.1%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.