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ZIP 77043

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 29,048·Harris County·319th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,626/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.5%
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
-$339
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ZIP 77043 · $1,626
More affordable than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,340
1 BR
$1,390
2 BR
$1,650
3 BR
$2,220
4 BR+
$2,770
Research median
$1,650/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
$19,512/yr
At $1,626/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 2.5% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.5% YoY, -0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77043 (Houston, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, 41% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,048
Median income
$79,359
Median age
35.7
Renters
47.2%
Age distribution
26.4%
22.3%
27.1%
12.7%
Under 1826.4%
18–3422.3%
35–5427.1%
55–6411.5%
65+12.7%
Gender
46.9%
53.1%
Male46.9%
Female53.1%
Race & ethnicity
40.9%
47.7%
White40.9%
Black7.4%
Hispanic47.7%
Asian5.1%
Education (25+)
15.7%
18.8%
24.6%
41%
No HS diploma15.7%
HS diploma18.8%
Some college24.6%
Bachelor's+41%
Housing tenure
52.8%
47.2%
Owner52.8%
Renter47.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77043 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,323 → $1,626
up 22.9%
Income
$71,089 → $79,359
up 11.6%
Population
25,122 → 29,048
up 15.6%
Renter share
42.7% → 47.2%
+4.5 pts
Bachelor's+
42.3% → 41%
-1.3 pts
Median age
35.2 → 35.7
+0.5 yrs

Rent in ZIP 77043 in Houston, TX has increased 22.9% since 2021, going from about $1,323 per month to roughly $1,626 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $71,089 in 2021 to $79,359 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 11.3 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 25,122 to 29,048 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.6% change. About 47.2% of households rent today, against 42.7% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 77043 in Houston, TX market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77043 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,626/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,650/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($79,359/yr), ZIP 77043 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77043?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77043 (Houston, TX) is $1,626. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77043 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77043's median rent of $1,626/mo is $339 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77043 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77043 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #319 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,626/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77043?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,626/mo in ZIP 77043. The local median household income is $79,359/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77043?

Rent in ZIP 77043 has decreased 2.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77043 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77043 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,626/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($79,359/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77043 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77043 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.2% of ZIP 77043 households are renters, while 52.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77043 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77043 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77043 is pricier than Houston as a whole. At $1,626/mo, it's $59 above the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77043 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77043 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,626/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 77043's median household income ($79,359/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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