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ZIP 77034

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 36,456·Harris County·683rd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$975/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.9%
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
-$990
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ZIP 77034 · $975
More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$717
1 BR
$742
2 BR
$883
3 BR
$1,190
4 BR+
$1,484
Research median
$883/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
$11,700/yr
At $975/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.9% YoY, -0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77034 (Houston, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,456
Median income
$58,217
Median age
34.5
Renters
49%
Age distribution
26.7%
23.7%
30.7%
Under 1826.7%
18–3423.7%
35–5430.7%
55–649.6%
65+9.3%
Gender
51.4%
48.6%
Male51.4%
Female48.6%
Race & ethnicity
21.6%
73%
White21.6%
Black9.2%
Hispanic73%
Asian5.8%
Education (25+)
30%
28.2%
28.4%
13.4%
No HS diploma30%
HS diploma28.2%
Some college28.4%
Bachelor's+13.4%
Housing tenure
51%
49%
Owner51%
Renter49%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77034 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$55,150 → $58,217
up 5.6%
Population
38,875 → 36,456
down 6.2%
Renter share
52.6% → 49%
-3.6 pts
Bachelor's+
12.5% → 13.4%
+0.9 pts
Median age
31.3 → 34.5
+3.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $58,217 today, compared with $55,150 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 77034 in Houston, TX losing about 2,419 residents over the five-year window, down 6.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 52.6% to 49%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77034 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $975/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $742/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $883/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($58,217/yr), ZIP 77034 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77034?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77034 (Houston, TX) is $975. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77034 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77034's median rent of $975/mo is $990 (50%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77034 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77034 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #683 out of 689 ZIPs at $975/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77034?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $39,000/year (~$19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $975/mo in ZIP 77034. The local median household income is $58,217/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77034?

Rent in ZIP 77034 has increased 1.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77034 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77034 is considered very affordable for renters. At $975/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($58,217/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77034 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77034 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49% of ZIP 77034 households are renters, while 51% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77034 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77034 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77034 is more affordable than Houston overall. At $975/mo, it's $592 below the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77034 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77034 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $975/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 77034's median household income ($58,217/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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