ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 77017

Part of Houston, TX

Pop. 29,640·Harris County·503rd most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$1,379/mo

Year-over-Year

-1.5%

Month-over-Month

-0.1%

vs US Median

-$553

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 77017 · $1,379

More affordable than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,020

1 BR

$1,050

2 BR

$1,250

3 BR

$1,680

4 BR+

$2,100

Research median

$1,250/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

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 77017 changed -1.5% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 5 months in a row, and rose in 5 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($51,079) is $1,277 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,250); a 3-bedroom is $1,680.

Rank in Houston

31st cheapest of 92 ZIP codes in Houston.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 77061, 3 miles away, rents for 35% less ($899/mo), about $5,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 77017. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$16,548/yr

At $1,379/mo median

Location

CityHouston

StateTX

CountyHarris County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (-1.5% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77017 (Houston, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

29,640

Median income

$51,079

Median age

33.5

Renters

49%

Age distribution

24.9%

27.6%

21.5%

14.6%

Under 1824.9%

18–3427.6%

35–5421.5%

55–6414.6%

65+11.4%

Gender

51.2%

48.8%

Male51.2%

Female48.8%

Race & ethnicity

20.7%

81.3%

White20.7%

Black5.7%

Hispanic81.3%

Asian4.6%

Education (25+)

39.9%

29.8%

19.4%

No HS diploma39.9%

HS diploma29.8%

Some college19.4%

Bachelor's+11%

Housing tenure

51%

49%

Owner51%

Renter49%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77017 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Income

$53,003 → $51,079

down 3.6%

Population

33,627 → 29,640

down 11.9%

Renter share

50.9% → 49%

-1.9 pts

Bachelor's+

10.1% → 11%

+0.9 pts

Median age

31.5 → 33.5

+2.0 yrs

Median household income fell from $53,003 to $51,079 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.6% shift. Headcount in the area went from 33,627 to 29,640 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.9% change. About 49% of households rent today, against 50.9% in 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 77017 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,379/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,050/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($51,079/yr), ZIP 77017 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77017?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (about $26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,379/mo in ZIP 77017. The local median household income is $51,079/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77017?

Rent in ZIP 77017 has fallen 1.5% over the past year.

How does ZIP 77017 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77017 is one of the more affordable among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #503 of 693 at $1,379/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 77017 changed -1.5%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.