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ZIP 77035

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 36,019·Harris County·589th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,264/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.3%
Month-over-Month
+4.0%
vs US Median
-$701
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ZIP 77035 · $1,264
More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,140
2 BR
$1,350
3 BR
$1,820
4 BR+
$2,260
Research median
$1,350/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
$15,168/yr
At $1,264/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.3% YoY, +4.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77035 (Houston, TX) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 32.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,019
Median income
$58,686
Median age
34.9
Renters
59.5%
Age distribution
26.8%
23.3%
25.5%
13.5%
Under 1826.8%
18–3423.3%
35–5425.5%
55–6410.8%
65+13.5%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
30.5%
29.6%
45.2%
White30.5%
Black29.6%
Hispanic45.2%
Asian2.1%
Education (25+)
20.1%
26.4%
21.2%
32.2%
No HS diploma20.1%
HS diploma26.4%
Some college21.2%
Bachelor's+32.2%
Housing tenure
40.5%
59.5%
Owner40.5%
Renter59.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77035 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,939 → $58,686
up 19.9%
Population
35,335 → 36,019
up 1.9%
Renter share
57.7% → 59.5%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
29.8% → 32.2%
+2.4 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 77035 in Houston, TX now reports about $58,686, up from $48,939 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 77035 in Houston, TX adding about 684 residents over the five-year window, up 1.9% on net. The renter share has risen from 57.7% to 59.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 29.8% to 32.2% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 77035

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77035 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,264/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($58,686/yr), ZIP 77035 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77035?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77035 (Houston, TX) is $1,264. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77035 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77035's median rent of $1,264/mo is $701 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77035 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77035 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #589 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,264/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77035?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,264/mo in ZIP 77035. The local median household income is $58,686/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77035?

Rent in ZIP 77035 has increased 9.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77035 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77035 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,264/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($58,686/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77035 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77035 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 59.5% of ZIP 77035 households are renters, while 40.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 77035 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 77035 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77035 is more affordable than Houston overall. At $1,264/mo, it's $303 below the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77035 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77035 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,264/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 77035's median household income ($58,686/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77035 26%Benchmark 30%
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