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ZIP 77012

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 16,286·Harris County·141st most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,875/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+75.2%
vs US Median
-$90
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ZIP 77012 · $1,875
More expensive than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$870
1 BR
$900
2 BR
$1,070
3 BR
$1,440
4 BR+
$1,790
Research median
$1,070/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
$22,500/yr
At $1,875/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +75.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77012 (Houston, TX) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,286
Median income
$45,025
Median age
34.3
Renters
62.1%
Age distribution
25.9%
24.7%
26.4%
13%
Under 1825.9%
18–3424.7%
35–5426.4%
55–649.9%
65+13%
Gender
52.3%
47.7%
Male52.3%
Female47.7%
Race & ethnicity
21.1%
91.1%
White21.1%
Black5.2%
Hispanic91.1%
Education (25+)
42.9%
27.7%
20.6%
No HS diploma42.9%
HS diploma27.7%
Some college20.6%
Bachelor's+8.7%
Housing tenure
37.9%
62.1%
Owner37.9%
Renter62.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77012 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$39,094 → $45,025
up 15.2%
Population
17,932 → 16,286
down 9.2%
Renter share
63.2% → 62.1%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
9% → 8.7%
-0.3 pts
Median age
33.4 → 34.3
+0.9 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $45,025 today, compared with $39,094 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 9.2% since 2021, moving from about 17,932 residents to roughly 16,286.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77012 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,875/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $900/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo.

At 50% of local median household income ($45,025/yr), ZIP 77012 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77012?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77012 (Houston, TX) is $1,875. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77012 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77012's median rent of $1,875/mo is $90 (5%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77012 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77012 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #141 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,875/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77012?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,875/mo in ZIP 77012. The local median household income is $45,025/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77012?

Rent in ZIP 77012 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 77012 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77012 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,875/mo, rent takes approximately 50% of the local median household income ($45,025/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77012 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 77012 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 62.1% of ZIP 77012 households are renters, while 37.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 77012 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 77012 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77012 is pricier than Houston as a whole. At $1,875/mo, it's $308 above the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77012 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77012 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
50%
STRETCHED

At $1,875/mo, rent takes ~50% of ZIP 77012's median household income ($45,025/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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