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ZIP 77048

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 21,151·Harris County·195th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,789/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.9%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
-$176
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ZIP 77048 · $1,789
More affordable than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,200
1 BR
$1,240
2 BR
$1,470
3 BR
$1,980
4 BR+
$2,470
Research median
$1,470/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
$21,468/yr
At $1,789/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.9% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77048 (Houston, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 22.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,151
Median income
$56,747
Median age
30.9
Renters
41.4%
Age distribution
31.3%
24.5%
24.2%
Under 1831.3%
18–3424.5%
35–5424.2%
55–649%
65+10.9%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
67.2%
26.6%
White8.9%
Black67.2%
Hispanic26.6%
Asian3.1%
Education (25+)
16%
26.5%
35.2%
22.2%
No HS diploma16%
HS diploma26.5%
Some college35.2%
Bachelor's+22.2%
Housing tenure
58.6%
41.4%
Owner58.6%
Renter41.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77048 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,671 → $56,747
up 24.3%
Population
19,413 → 21,151
up 9.0%
Renter share
46.3% → 41.4%
-4.9 pts
Bachelor's+
19.6% → 22.2%
+2.6 pts
Median age
32.2 → 30.9
-1.3 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $45,671 to $56,747 across the same window, up 24.3% versus 2021. The population has grown by 9.0% since 2021, moving from about 19,413 residents to roughly 21,151. Renters now make up 41.4% of households, compared with 46.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 22.2% of adults here, versus 19.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77048 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,789/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,470/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($56,747/yr), ZIP 77048 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77048?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77048 (Houston, TX) is $1,789. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77048 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77048's median rent of $1,789/mo is $176 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77048 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77048 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #195 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,789/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77048?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,789/mo in ZIP 77048. The local median household income is $56,747/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77048?

Rent in ZIP 77048 has increased 9.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77048 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77048 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,789/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($56,747/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77048 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 77048 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.4% of ZIP 77048 households are renters, while 58.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77048 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77048 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77048 is pricier than Houston as a whole. At $1,789/mo, it's $222 above the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77048 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77048 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $1,789/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 77048's median household income ($56,747/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77048 38%Benchmark 30%
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