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ZIP 77047

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 34,987·Harris County·121st most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,922/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.8%
Month-over-Month
-0.1%
vs US Median
-$43
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ZIP 77047 · $1,922
More expensive than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,550
1 BR
$1,600
2 BR
$1,900
3 BR
$2,560
4 BR+
$3,190
Research median
$1,900/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
$23,064/yr
At $1,922/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, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77047 (Houston, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 39.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,987
Median income
$78,538
Median age
34
Renters
27.6%
Age distribution
25.4%
27.4%
29.2%
Under 1825.4%
18–3427.4%
35–5429.2%
55–649.1%
65+8.8%
Gender
46.5%
53.5%
Male46.5%
Female53.5%
Race & ethnicity
53.8%
32.2%
White11.3%
Black53.8%
Hispanic32.2%
Asian5.2%
Education (25+)
19.8%
29.3%
39.5%
No HS diploma11.5%
HS diploma19.8%
Some college29.3%
Bachelor's+39.5%
Housing tenure
72.4%
27.6%
Owner72.4%
Renter27.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77047 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$68,806 → $78,538
up 14.1%
Population
33,199 → 34,987
up 5.4%
Renter share
27.6% → 27.6%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
32.2% → 39.5%
+7.3 pts
Median age
32.7 → 34
+1.3 yrs

Median household income rose from $68,806 to $78,538 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.1% shift. The population has grown by 5.4% since 2021, moving from about 33,199 residents to roughly 34,987. College-educated residents now make up 39.5% of adults here, versus 32.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77047 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,922/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,600/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,900/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($78,538/yr), ZIP 77047 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77047?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77047 (Houston, TX) is $1,922. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77047 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77047's median rent of $1,922/mo is $43 (2%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77047 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77047 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #121 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,922/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77047?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,922/mo in ZIP 77047. The local median household income is $78,538/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77047?

Rent in ZIP 77047 has decreased 3.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77047 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77047 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,922/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($78,538/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77047 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77047 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.6% of ZIP 77047 households are renters, while 72.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77047 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77047 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77047 is pricier than Houston as a whole. At $1,922/mo, it's $355 above the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77047 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77047 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,922/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 77047's median household income ($78,538/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77047 29%Benchmark 30%
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