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ZIP 77019

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 23,708·Harris County·96th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,980/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.4%
Month-over-Month
+2.3%
vs US Median
+$15
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ZIP 77019 · $1,980
More expensive than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,920
1 BR
$1,980
2 BR
$2,360
3 BR
$3,170
4 BR+
$3,960
Research median
$2,360/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
$23,760/yr
At $1,980/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.4% YoY, +2.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77019 (Houston, TX) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 76.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,708
Median income
$116,423
Median age
36.6
Renters
62.4%
Age distribution
35.8%
27%
15.4%
Under 1810.8%
18–3435.8%
35–5427%
55–6411.1%
65+15.4%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
60.2%
18.6%
White60.2%
Black8.8%
Hispanic18.6%
Asian11.4%
Other1%
Education (25+)
15.4%
76.9%
No HS diploma1.6%
HS diploma6%
Some college15.4%
Bachelor's+76.9%
Housing tenure
37.6%
62.4%
Owner37.6%
Renter62.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77019 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,577 → $1,980
up 25.6%
Income
$121,118 → $116,423
down 3.9%
Population
22,475 → 23,708
up 5.5%
Renter share
54.1% → 62.4%
+8.3 pts
Bachelor's+
74.9% → 76.9%
+2.0 pts
Median age
35.9 → 36.6
+0.7 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 77019 in Houston, TX has climbed by $403 per month, settling near $1,980 after starting the period at $1,577. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $121,118 in 2021 to $116,423 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 29.5 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 22,475 to 23,708 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.5% change. About 62.4% of households rent today, against 54.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 74.9% to 76.9%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 77019 in Houston, TX market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77019 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,980/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,360/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($116,423/yr), ZIP 77019 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77019?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77019 (Houston, TX) is $1,980. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77019 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77019's median rent of $1,980/mo is $15 (1%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77019 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77019 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #96 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,980/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77019?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,980/mo in ZIP 77019. The local median household income is $116,423/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77019?

Rent in ZIP 77019 has increased 5.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77019 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77019 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,980/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($116,423/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77019 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77019 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 62.4% of ZIP 77019 households are renters, while 37.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 77019 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 77019 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77019 is pricier than Houston as a whole. At $1,980/mo, it's $413 above the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77019 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77019 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,980/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 77019's median household income ($116,423/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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