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ZIP 77030

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 13,380·Harris County·243rd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,720/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
-$245
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 77030 · $1,720
More affordable than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,570
1 BR
$1,620
2 BR
$1,930
3 BR
$2,600
4 BR+
$3,240
Research median
$1,930/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
$20,640/yr
At $1,720/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (0.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.1% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77030 (Houston, TX) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 80% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,380
Median income
$77,336
Median age
32.6
Renters
65.9%
Age distribution
16.5%
37.9%
25.1%
13.5%
Under 1816.5%
18–3437.9%
35–5425.1%
55–647%
65+13.5%
Gender
46%
54%
Male46%
Female54%
Race & ethnicity
51.8%
14.1%
22.6%
White51.8%
Black14.1%
Hispanic11.8%
Asian22.6%
Education (25+)
14.2%
80%
No HS diploma1.6%
HS diploma4.2%
Some college14.2%
Bachelor's+80%
Housing tenure
34.1%
65.9%
Owner34.1%
Renter65.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77030 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,449 → $1,720
up 18.7%
Income
$81,821 → $77,336
down 5.5%
Population
11,787 → 13,380
up 13.5%
Renter share
59.4% → 65.9%
+6.5 pts
Bachelor's+
83.9% → 80%
-3.9 pts
Median age
34.2 → 32.6
-1.6 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 77030 in Houston, TX has shifted from $1,449 to $1,720, up 18.7% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 77030 in Houston, TX now reports about $77,336, up from $81,821 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 77030 in Houston, TX adding about 1,593 residents over the five-year window, up 13.5% on net. The renter share has risen from 59.4% to 65.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 83.9% to 80% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 77030 in Houston, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77030 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,720/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($77,336/yr), ZIP 77030 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77030?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77030 (Houston, TX) is $1,720. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77030 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77030's median rent of $1,720/mo is $245 (12%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77030 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77030 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #243 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,720/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77030?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,720/mo in ZIP 77030. The local median household income is $77,336/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77030?

Rent in ZIP 77030 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.1% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 77030 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77030 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,720/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($77,336/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77030 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77030 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 65.9% of ZIP 77030 households are renters, while 34.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 77030 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 77030 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77030 is pricier than Houston as a whole. At $1,720/mo, it's $153 above the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77030 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77030 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,720/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 77030's median household income ($77,336/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77030 27%Benchmark 30%
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