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ZIP 77020

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 23,686·Harris County·107th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,943/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.3%
Month-over-Month
-3.9%
vs US Median
-$22
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ZIP 77020 · $1,943
More expensive than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$900
1 BR
$930
2 BR
$1,110
3 BR
$1,490
4 BR+
$1,860
Research median
$1,110/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
$23,316/yr
At $1,943/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 4.3% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.3% YoY, -3.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77020 (Houston, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,686
Median income
$50,119
Median age
38.6
Renters
46.2%
Age distribution
22.5%
23.4%
26%
13.2%
14.8%
Under 1822.5%
18–3423.4%
35–5426%
55–6413.2%
65+14.8%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
21.4%
26.3%
66.3%
White21.4%
Black26.3%
Hispanic66.3%
Asian1.6%
Education (25+)
34.4%
30.6%
21.1%
13.9%
No HS diploma34.4%
HS diploma30.6%
Some college21.1%
Bachelor's+13.9%
Housing tenure
53.8%
46.2%
Owner53.8%
Renter46.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77020 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$41,952 → $50,119
up 19.5%
Population
26,252 → 23,686
down 9.8%
Renter share
50.3% → 46.2%
-4.1 pts
Bachelor's+
13.1% → 13.9%
+0.8 pts
Median age
34.8 → 38.6
+3.8 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $50,119 today, compared with $41,952 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 9.8% since 2021, moving from about 26,252 residents to roughly 23,686. Renters now make up 46.2% of households, compared with 50.3% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77020 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,943/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo.

At 47% of local median household income ($50,119/yr), ZIP 77020 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77020?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77020 (Houston, TX) is $1,943. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77020 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77020's median rent of $1,943/mo is $22 (1%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77020 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77020 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #107 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,943/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77020?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,943/mo in ZIP 77020. The local median household income is $50,119/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77020?

Rent in ZIP 77020 has decreased 4.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77020 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77020 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,943/mo, rent takes approximately 47% of the local median household income ($50,119/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77020 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 77020 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.2% of ZIP 77020 households are renters, while 53.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77020 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77020 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77020 is pricier than Houston as a whole. At $1,943/mo, it's $376 above the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77020 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77020 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
47%
STRETCHED

At $1,943/mo, rent takes ~47% of ZIP 77020's median household income ($50,119/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77020 47%Benchmark 30%
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