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ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 77016

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 29,841·Harris County·242nd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,725/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.4%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
-$240
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ZIP 77016 · $1,725
More affordable than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,070
1 BR
$1,110
2 BR
$1,320
3 BR
$1,780
4 BR+
$2,210
Research median
$1,320/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
$20,700/yr
At $1,725/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.4% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77016 (Houston, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,841
Median income
$47,677
Median age
36.8
Renters
38.8%
Age distribution
26.5%
21.3%
25.2%
16%
Under 1826.5%
18–3421.3%
35–5425.2%
55–6411%
65+16%
Gender
46.2%
53.8%
Male46.2%
Female53.8%
Race & ethnicity
52.3%
45.9%
White4.6%
Black52.3%
Hispanic45.9%
Asian0.6%
Education (25+)
24.9%
34.8%
28.4%
No HS diploma24.9%
HS diploma34.8%
Some college28.4%
Bachelor's+11.9%
Housing tenure
61.2%
38.8%
Owner61.2%
Renter38.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77016 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$39,266 → $47,677
up 21.4%
Population
30,252 → 29,841
down 1.4%
Renter share
37.9% → 38.8%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
9.5% → 11.9%
+2.4 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 77016 in Houston, TX now reports about $47,677, up from $39,266 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 30,252 to 29,841 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.4% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 9.5% to 11.9%.

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About renting in ZIP 77016

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77016 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,725/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,320/mo.

At 43% of local median household income ($47,677/yr), ZIP 77016 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77016?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77016 (Houston, TX) is $1,725. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77016 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77016's median rent of $1,725/mo is $240 (12%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77016 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77016 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #242 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,725/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77016?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,725/mo in ZIP 77016. The local median household income is $47,677/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77016?

Rent in ZIP 77016 has increased 2.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77016 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77016 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,725/mo, rent takes approximately 43% of the local median household income ($47,677/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77016 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 77016 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.8% of ZIP 77016 households are renters, while 61.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77016 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77016 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77016 is pricier than Houston as a whole. At $1,725/mo, it's $158 above the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77016 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77016 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
43%
STRETCHED

At $1,725/mo, rent takes ~43% of ZIP 77016's median household income ($47,677/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77016 43%Benchmark 30%
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