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ZIP 77036

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 71,770·Harris County·677th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,003/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.6%
Month-over-Month
-4.2%
vs US Median
-$948
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 77036 · $1,003
More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$737
1 BR
$763
2 BR
$908
3 BR
$1,224
4 BR+
$1,527
Research median
$908/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$12,036/yr
At $1,003/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.6% YoY, -4.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77036 (Houston, TX) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
71,770
Median income
$45,716
Median age
31.5
Renters
82.3%
Age distribution
25.2%
31.2%
25.1%
Under 1825.2%
18–3431.2%
35–5425.1%
55–649.4%
65+9.2%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
72.4%
White9.7%
Black9.7%
Hispanic72.4%
Asian9.9%
Education (25+)
45.3%
25.8%
14.4%
14.5%
No HS diploma45.3%
HS diploma25.8%
Some college14.4%
Bachelor's+14.5%
Housing tenure
17.7%
82.3%
Owner17.7%
Renter82.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77036 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$37,228 → $45,716
up 22.8%
Population
68,797 → 71,770
up 4.3%
Renter share
81.9% → 82.3%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
17.7% → 14.5%
-3.2 pts

Median household income climbed from $37,228 to $45,716 between 2021 and 2024, a 22.8% shift. Census counts show ZIP 77036 in Houston, TX adding about 2,973 residents over the five-year window, up 4.3% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 17.7% to 14.5% across the same window.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 77036 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,003/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $763/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $908/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($45,716/yr), ZIP 77036 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77036?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77036 (Houston, TX) is $1,003. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77036 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77036's median rent of $1,003/mo is $948 (49%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 77036 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77036 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #677 out of 688 ZIPs at $1,003/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77036?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $40,000/year (~$19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,003/mo in ZIP 77036. The local median household income is $45,716/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77036?

Rent in ZIP 77036 has decreased 2.6% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77036 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77036 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,003/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($45,716/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77036 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77036 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 82.3% of ZIP 77036 households are renters, while 17.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 77036 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 77036 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77036 is more affordable than Houston overall. At $1,003/mo, it's $563 below the Houston citywide median of $1,566/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77036 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77036 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,003/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 77036's median household income ($45,716/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77036 26%Benchmark 30%
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