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ZIP 77028

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 19,109·Harris County·382nd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,559/mo
Year-over-Year
-7.4%
Month-over-Month
-5.6%
vs US Median
-$406
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 77028 · $1,559
More affordable than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,070
1 BR
$1,100
2 BR
$1,310
3 BR
$1,760
4 BR+
$2,200
Research median
$1,310/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
$18,708/yr
At $1,559/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 7.4% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-7.4% YoY, -5.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77028 (Houston, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 7.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,109
Median income
$38,357
Median age
30.7
Renters
43.1%
Age distribution
30.6%
25.1%
21.1%
13%
Under 1830.6%
18–3425.1%
35–5421.1%
55–6410.2%
65+13%
Gender
47.6%
52.4%
Male47.6%
Female52.4%
Race & ethnicity
58.7%
39.4%
White7.5%
Black58.7%
Hispanic39.4%
Education (25+)
26.7%
33.7%
32%
No HS diploma26.7%
HS diploma33.7%
Some college32%
Bachelor's+7.5%
Housing tenure
56.9%
43.1%
Owner56.9%
Renter43.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77028 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$29,478 → $38,357
up 30.1%
Population
19,506 → 19,109
down 2.0%
Renter share
44% → 43.1%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
7.4% → 7.5%
+0.1 pts
Median age
32 → 30.7
-1.3 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $38,357 today, compared with $29,478 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 77028 in Houston, TX losing about 397 residents over the five-year window, down 2.0% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77028 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,559/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo.

At 49% of local median household income ($38,357/yr), ZIP 77028 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 7.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77028?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77028 (Houston, TX) is $1,559. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77028 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77028's median rent of $1,559/mo is $406 (21%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77028 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77028 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #382 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,559/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77028?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,559/mo in ZIP 77028. The local median household income is $38,357/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77028?

Rent in ZIP 77028 has decreased 7.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77028 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77028 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,559/mo, rent takes approximately 49% of the local median household income ($38,357/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77028 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 77028 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.1% of ZIP 77028 households are renters, while 56.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77028 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77028 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77028 is more affordable than Houston overall. At $1,559/mo, it's $8 below the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77028 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77028 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
49%
STRETCHED

At $1,559/mo, rent takes ~49% of ZIP 77028's median household income ($38,357/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77028 49%Benchmark 30%
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