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ZIP 77046

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 1,793·Harris County·393rd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,553/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.8%
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
-$409
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 77046 · $1,553
More affordable than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,145
1 BR
$1,185
2 BR
$1,406
3 BR
$1,895
4 BR+
$2,357
Research median
$1,406/mo

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$18,636/yr
At $1,553/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 3.8% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.8% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77046 (Houston, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 77.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
1,793
Median income
$131,932
Median age
39.9
Renters
51.1%
Age distribution
14%
25.5%
19.1%
33.6%
Under 1814%
18–3425.5%
35–5419.1%
55–647.8%
65+33.6%
Gender
51.1%
48.9%
Male51.1%
Female48.9%
Race & ethnicity
51.2%
17.6%
26.1%
White51.2%
Black17.6%
Hispanic26.1%
Asian4.4%
Other0.7%
Education (25+)
77.5%
HS diploma11.1%
Some college11.4%
Bachelor's+77.5%
Housing tenure
48.9%
51.1%
Owner48.9%
Renter51.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77046 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$135,614 → $131,932
down 2.7%
Population
1,002 → 1,793
up 78.9%
Renter share
50.6% → 51.1%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
63.9% → 77.5%
+13.6 pts
Median age
59.1 → 39.9
-19.2 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 77046 in Houston, TX now reports about $131,932, up from $135,614 in 2021. The population has grown by 78.9% since 2021, moving from about 1,002 residents to roughly 1,793. College-educated residents now make up 77.5% of adults here, versus 63.9% in 2021.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 77046 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,553/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,185/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,406/mo.

At 14% of local median household income ($131,932/yr), ZIP 77046 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77046?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77046 (Houston, TX) is $1,553. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77046 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77046's median rent of $1,553/mo is $409 (21%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 77046 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77046 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #393 out of 695 ZIPs at $1,553/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77046?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,553/mo in ZIP 77046. The local median household income is $131,932/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77046?

Rent in ZIP 77046 has decreased 3.8% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77046 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77046 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,553/mo, rent takes approximately 14% of the local median household income ($131,932/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77046 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77046 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.1% of ZIP 77046 households are renters, while 48.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 77046 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 77046 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77046 is more affordable than Houston overall. At $1,553/mo, it's $8 below the Houston citywide median of $1,561/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77046 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77046 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
14%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,553/mo, rent takes ~14% of ZIP 77046's median household income ($131,932/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77046 14%Benchmark 30%
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