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ZIP 77027

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 20,317·Harris County·226th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,745/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.2%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
-$220
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ZIP 77027 · $1,745
More affordable than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,285
1 BR
$1,332
2 BR
$1,581
3 BR
$2,126
4 BR+
$2,651
Research median
$1,581/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
$20,940/yr
At $1,745/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 5.2% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.2% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77027 (Houston, TX) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 76.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,317
Median income
$103,812
Median age
36.5
Renters
69.8%
Age distribution
38.7%
22.2%
13.3%
16.4%
Under 189.5%
18–3438.7%
35–5422.2%
55–6413.3%
65+16.4%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
58.7%
18%
White58.7%
Black10.4%
Hispanic18%
Asian10%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
16.8%
76.1%
No HS diploma1.8%
HS diploma5.4%
Some college16.8%
Bachelor's+76.1%
Housing tenure
30.2%
69.8%
Owner30.2%
Renter69.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77027 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,567 → $1,745
up 11.4%
Income
$96,834 → $103,812
up 7.2%
Population
19,386 → 20,317
up 4.8%
Renter share
70.6% → 69.8%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
77.6% → 76.1%
-1.5 pts
Median age
34 → 36.5
+2.5 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 77027 in Houston, TX has shifted from $1,567 to $1,745, up 11.4% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 77027 in Houston, TX now reports about $103,812, up from $96,834 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 77027 in Houston, TX adding about 931 residents over the five-year window, up 4.8% on net. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 77027 in Houston, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77027 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,745/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,332/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,581/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($103,812/yr), ZIP 77027 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77027?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77027 (Houston, TX) is $1,745. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77027 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77027's median rent of $1,745/mo is $220 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77027 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77027 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #226 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,745/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77027?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,745/mo in ZIP 77027. The local median household income is $103,812/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77027?

Rent in ZIP 77027 has decreased 5.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77027 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77027 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,745/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($103,812/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77027 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77027 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 69.8% of ZIP 77027 households are renters, while 30.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 77027 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 77027 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77027 is pricier than Houston as a whole. At $1,745/mo, it's $178 above the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77027 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77027 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,745/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 77027's median household income ($103,812/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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