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ZIP 77022

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 25,805·Harris County·525th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,366/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.2%
Month-over-Month
+4.7%
vs US Median
-$599
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ZIP 77022 · $1,366
More affordable than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$990
1 BR
$1,030
2 BR
$1,220
3 BR
$1,640
4 BR+
$2,050
Research median
$1,220/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
$16,392/yr
At $1,366/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.2% YoY, +4.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77022 (Houston, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,805
Median income
$52,739
Median age
36.1
Renters
49.6%
Age distribution
23.1%
24.5%
24.1%
16.3%
Under 1823.1%
18–3424.5%
35–5424.1%
55–6412%
65+16.3%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
27.3%
20.8%
68.1%
White27.3%
Black20.8%
Hispanic68.1%
Asian0.8%
Education (25+)
32.6%
28.5%
23.7%
15.2%
No HS diploma32.6%
HS diploma28.5%
Some college23.7%
Bachelor's+15.2%
Housing tenure
50.4%
49.6%
Owner50.4%
Renter49.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77022 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$39,295 → $52,739
up 34.2%
Population
26,476 → 25,805
down 2.5%
Renter share
53% → 49.6%
-3.4 pts
Bachelor's+
11.9% → 15.2%
+3.3 pts
Median age
33.5 → 36.1
+2.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $39,295 in 2021 to $52,739 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 26,476 to 25,805 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.5% change. About 49.6% of households rent today, against 53% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 11.9% to 15.2%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77022 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,366/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($52,739/yr), ZIP 77022 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77022?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77022 (Houston, TX) is $1,366. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77022 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77022's median rent of $1,366/mo is $599 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77022 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77022 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #525 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,366/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77022?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,366/mo in ZIP 77022. The local median household income is $52,739/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77022?

Rent in ZIP 77022 has decreased 2.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77022 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77022 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,366/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($52,739/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77022 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 77022 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.6% of ZIP 77022 households are renters, while 50.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77022 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77022 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77022 is more affordable than Houston overall. At $1,366/mo, it's $201 below the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77022 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77022 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,366/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 77022's median household income ($52,739/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77022 31%Benchmark 30%
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