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ZIP 77024

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 38,288·Harris County·191st most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,792/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.0%
vs US Median
-$173
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 77024 · $1,792
More affordable than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,740
1 BR
$1,800
2 BR
$2,140
3 BR
$2,880
4 BR+
$3,590
Research median
$2,140/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
$21,504/yr
At $1,792/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.0% YoY, +1.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77024 (Houston, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 75.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,288
Median income
$136,149
Median age
43.5
Renters
36.7%
Age distribution
22.9%
16.2%
27.7%
13.4%
19.9%
Under 1822.9%
18–3416.2%
35–5427.7%
55–6413.4%
65+19.9%
Gender
46.9%
53.1%
Male46.9%
Female53.1%
Race & ethnicity
67.1%
13.2%
15.1%
White67.1%
Black3.6%
Hispanic13.2%
Asian15.1%
Other1%
Education (25+)
14.8%
75.9%
No HS diploma2.3%
HS diploma7%
Some college14.8%
Bachelor's+75.9%
Housing tenure
63.3%
36.7%
Owner63.3%
Renter36.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77024 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,530 → $1,792
up 17.1%
Income
$122,979 → $136,149
up 10.7%
Population
37,694 → 38,288
up 1.6%
Renter share
40.8% → 36.7%
-4.1 pts
Bachelor's+
76.4% → 75.9%
-0.5 pts
Median age
42.4 → 43.5
+1.1 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 77024 in Houston, TX has increased by $262 per month, settling near $1,792 after starting the period at $1,530. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 77024 in Houston, TX now reports about $136,149, up from $122,979 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 6.4 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 37,694 to 38,288 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.6% change. About 36.7% of households rent today, against 40.8% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 77024 in Houston, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77024 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,792/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,800/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,140/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($136,149/yr), ZIP 77024 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77024?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77024 (Houston, TX) is $1,792. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77024 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77024's median rent of $1,792/mo is $173 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77024 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77024 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #191 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,792/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77024?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,792/mo in ZIP 77024. The local median household income is $136,149/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77024?

Rent in ZIP 77024 has increased 7.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77024 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77024 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,792/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($136,149/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77024 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77024 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.7% of ZIP 77024 households are renters, while 63.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77024 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77024 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77024 is pricier than Houston as a whole. At $1,792/mo, it's $225 above the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77024 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77024 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,792/mo, rent takes ~16% of ZIP 77024's median household income ($136,149/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77024 16%Benchmark 30%
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