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ZIP 77026

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 21,981·Harris County·497th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,405/mo
Year-over-Year
+26.0%
Month-over-Month
+23.7%
vs US Median
-$557
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ZIP 77026 · $1,405
More affordable than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$850
1 BR
$880
2 BR
$1,050
3 BR
$1,410
4 BR+
$1,760
Research median
$1,050/mo

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$16,860/yr
At $1,405/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 26.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+26.0% YoY, +23.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77026 (Houston, TX) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 8.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,981
Median income
$39,211
Median age
36.7
Renters
56.3%
Age distribution
25.2%
22.9%
25.2%
15%
Under 1825.2%
18–3422.9%
35–5425.2%
55–6411.7%
65+15%
Gender
47.1%
52.9%
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Race & ethnicity
13.9%
46.9%
48.2%
White13.9%
Black46.9%
Hispanic48.2%
Asian0.5%
Education (25+)
31.4%
37.1%
23.4%
No HS diploma31.4%
HS diploma37.1%
Some college23.4%
Bachelor's+8.1%
Housing tenure
43.7%
56.3%
Owner43.7%
Renter56.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77026 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$31,744 → $39,211
up 23.5%
Population
21,412 → 21,981
up 2.7%
Renter share
56.8% → 56.3%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
8.5% → 8.1%
-0.4 pts
Median age
36.1 → 36.7
+0.6 yrs

Median household income climbed from $31,744 to $39,211 between 2021 and 2024, a 23.5% shift. Census counts show ZIP 77026 in Houston, TX adding about 569 residents over the five-year window, up 2.7% on net.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 77026 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,405/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $880/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,050/mo.

At 43% of local median household income ($39,211/yr), ZIP 77026 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 26.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77026?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77026 (Houston, TX) is $1,405. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77026 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77026's median rent of $1,405/mo is $557 (28%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 77026 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77026 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #497 out of 695 ZIPs at $1,405/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77026?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,405/mo in ZIP 77026. The local median household income is $39,211/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77026?

Rent in ZIP 77026 has increased 26.0% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77026 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77026 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,405/mo, rent takes approximately 43% of the local median household income ($39,211/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77026 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 77026 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56.3% of ZIP 77026 households are renters, while 43.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 77026 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 77026 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77026 is more affordable than Houston overall. At $1,405/mo, it's $156 below the Houston citywide median of $1,561/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77026 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77026 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
43%
STRETCHED

At $1,405/mo, rent takes ~43% of ZIP 77026's median household income ($39,211/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77026 43%Benchmark 30%
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