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ZIP 77044

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 58,347·Harris County·154th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,854/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.4%
Month-over-Month
+2.4%
vs US Median
-$111
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ZIP 77044 · $1,854
More expensive than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,640
1 BR
$1,690
2 BR
$2,010
3 BR
$2,700
4 BR+
$3,370
Research median
$2,010/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
$22,248/yr
At $1,854/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (0.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.4% YoY, +2.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77044 (Houston, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 34.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
58,347
Median income
$95,000
Median age
33.2
Renters
24.1%
Age distribution
32.4%
21.8%
31%
Under 1832.4%
18–3421.8%
35–5431%
55–648.7%
65+6.1%
Gender
51.5%
48.5%
Male51.5%
Female48.5%
Race & ethnicity
23.6%
30.7%
47.2%
White23.6%
Black30.7%
Hispanic47.2%
Asian2.5%
Education (25+)
15.5%
21.6%
28.8%
34.2%
No HS diploma15.5%
HS diploma21.6%
Some college28.8%
Bachelor's+34.2%
Housing tenure
75.9%
24.1%
Owner75.9%
Renter24.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77044 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,594 → $1,854
up 16.3%
Income
$85,300 → $95,000
up 11.4%
Population
53,753 → 58,347
up 8.5%
Renter share
22.5% → 24.1%
+1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
32.1% → 34.2%
+2.1 pts
Median age
32.1 → 33.2
+1.1 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 77044 in Houston, TX has climbed by $260 per month, settling near $1,854 after starting the period at $1,594. Household income in the area moved from $85,300 to $95,000 across the same window, up 11.4% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 4.9 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 53,753 to 58,347 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.5% change. About 24.1% of households rent today, against 22.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 32.1% to 34.2%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 77044 in Houston, TX look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77044 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,854/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,690/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,010/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($95,000/yr), ZIP 77044 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77044?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77044 (Houston, TX) is $1,854. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77044 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77044's median rent of $1,854/mo is $111 (6%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77044 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77044 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #154 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,854/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77044?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,854/mo in ZIP 77044. The local median household income is $95,000/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77044?

Rent in ZIP 77044 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.4% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 77044 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77044 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,854/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($95,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77044 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77044 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.1% of ZIP 77044 households are renters, while 75.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77044 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77044 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77044 is pricier than Houston as a whole. At $1,854/mo, it's $287 above the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77044 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77044 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,854/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 77044's median household income ($95,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77044 23%Benchmark 30%
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