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ZIP 77038

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 32,637·Harris County·308th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,640/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
-$325
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ZIP 77038 · $1,640
More affordable than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,680/yr
At $1,640/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77038 (Houston, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,637
Median income
$57,232
Median age
30.5
Renters
42.4%
Age distribution
33.8%
22.6%
26.3%
Under 1833.8%
18–3422.6%
35–5426.3%
55–649.8%
65+7.4%
Gender
54%
46%
Male54%
Female46%
Race & ethnicity
22.2%
70.8%
White10.5%
Black22.2%
Hispanic70.8%
Asian3.7%
Education (25+)
35.2%
30.4%
18.7%
15.7%
No HS diploma35.2%
HS diploma30.4%
Some college18.7%
Bachelor's+15.7%
Housing tenure
57.6%
42.4%
Owner57.6%
Renter42.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77038 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$44,145 → $57,232
up 29.6%
Population
32,275 → 32,637
up 1.1%
Renter share
43.7% → 42.4%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
9.7% → 15.7%
+6.0 pts
Median age
29.3 → 30.5
+1.2 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 77038 in Houston, TX now reports about $57,232, up from $44,145 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 32,275 to 32,637 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.1% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 9.7% to 15.7%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77038 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,640/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($57,232/yr), ZIP 77038 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77038?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77038 (Houston, TX) is $1,640. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77038 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77038's median rent of $1,640/mo is $325 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77038 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77038 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #308 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,640/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77038?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,640/mo in ZIP 77038. The local median household income is $57,232/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77038?

Rent in ZIP 77038 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 77038 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77038 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,640/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($57,232/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77038 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 77038 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.4% of ZIP 77038 households are renters, while 57.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77038 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77038 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77038 is pricier than Houston as a whole. At $1,640/mo, it's $73 above the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77038 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77038 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,640/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 77038's median household income ($57,232/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77038 34%Benchmark 30%
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