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ZIP 77041

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 33,349·Harris County·268th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,685/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.4%
Month-over-Month
+3.4%
vs US Median
-$280
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ZIP 77041 · $1,685
More affordable than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,580
1 BR
$1,630
2 BR
$1,940
3 BR
$2,610
4 BR+
$3,250
Research median
$1,940/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
$20,220/yr
At $1,685/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.4% YoY, +3.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77041 (Houston, TX) is majority owner-occupied, 38.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,349
Median income
$77,083
Median age
39.1
Renters
28.2%
Age distribution
24.7%
19.4%
28%
15.3%
12.5%
Under 1824.7%
18–3419.4%
35–5428%
55–6415.3%
65+12.5%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
29.9%
48.7%
16.9%
White29.9%
Black7.9%
Hispanic48.7%
Asian16.9%
Education (25+)
16.9%
21.1%
23.7%
38.3%
No HS diploma16.9%
HS diploma21.1%
Some college23.7%
Bachelor's+38.3%
Housing tenure
71.8%
28.2%
Owner71.8%
Renter28.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77041 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,309 → $1,685
up 28.7%
Income
$87,773 → $77,083
down 12.2%
Population
33,053 → 33,349
up 0.9%
Renter share
26.5% → 28.2%
+1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
36.1% → 38.3%
+2.2 pts
Median age
39.6 → 39.1
-0.5 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 77041 in Houston, TX has shifted from $1,309 to $1,685, up 28.7% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $87,773 in 2021 to $77,083 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has risen from 26.5% to 28.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 36.1% to 38.3% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 77041 in Houston, TX market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77041 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,685/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,630/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,940/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($77,083/yr), ZIP 77041 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77041?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77041 (Houston, TX) is $1,685. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77041 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77041's median rent of $1,685/mo is $280 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77041 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77041 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #268 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,685/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77041?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,685/mo in ZIP 77041. The local median household income is $77,083/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77041?

Rent in ZIP 77041 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.4% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 77041 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77041 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,685/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($77,083/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77041 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77041 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.2% of ZIP 77041 households are renters, while 71.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77041 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77041 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77041 is pricier than Houston as a whole. At $1,685/mo, it's $118 above the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77041 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77041 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,685/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 77041's median household income ($77,083/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77041 26%Benchmark 30%
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