ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 77032

Part of Houston, TX

Pop. 12,403·Harris County·497th most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$1,384/mo

Year-over-Year

-3.0%

Month-over-Month

-4.2%

vs US Median

-$548

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 77032 · $1,384

More affordable than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,160

1 BR

$1,200

2 BR

$1,430

3 BR

$1,920

4 BR+

$2,400

Research median

$1,430/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 77032 changed -2.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($43,725) is $1,093 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($1,160).

Rank in Houston

32nd cheapest of 92 ZIP codes in Houston.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 77060, 4 miles away, rents for 30% less ($972/mo), about $4,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 77032. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$16,608/yr

At $1,384/mo median

Location

CityHouston

StateTX

CountyHarris County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are down 3.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (-3.0% YoY, -4.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77032 (Houston, TX) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 9.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

12,403

Median income

$43,725

Median age

27.4

Renters

65.7%

Age distribution

31.7%

28%

22.4%

Under 1831.7%

18–3428%

35–5422.4%

55–6410%

65+7.9%

Gender

44.4%

55.6%

Male44.4%

Female55.6%

Race & ethnicity

17.1%

37.8%

45.6%

White17.1%

Black37.8%

Hispanic45.6%

Asian0.5%

Education (25+)

32%

32.8%

25.4%

No HS diploma32%

HS diploma32.8%

Some college25.4%

Bachelor's+9.8%

Housing tenure

34.3%

65.7%

Owner34.3%

Renter65.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77032 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Income

$38,269 → $43,725

up 14.3%

Population

13,887 → 12,403

down 10.7%

Renter share

60.7% → 65.7%

+5.0 pts

Bachelor's+

11.4% → 9.8%

-1.6 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $38,269 in 2021 to $43,725 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 77032 in Houston, TX losing about 1,484 residents over the five-year window, down 10.7% on net. The renter share has risen from 60.7% to 65.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 77032 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,384/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($43,725/yr), ZIP 77032 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77032?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (about $26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,384/mo in ZIP 77032. The local median household income is $43,725/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77032?

Rent in ZIP 77032 has fallen 3.0% over the past year.

How does ZIP 77032 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77032 is one of the more affordable among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #497 of 693 at $1,384/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 77032 changed -2.9%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.