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ZIP 77049

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 40,418·Harris County·516th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,372/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.7%
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
-$593
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ZIP 77049 · $1,372
More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,370
1 BR
$1,420
2 BR
$1,690
3 BR
$2,270
4 BR+
$2,840
Research median
$1,690/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
$16,464/yr
At $1,372/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (-0.7% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77049 (Houston, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,418
Median income
$62,971
Median age
30.3
Renters
32.1%
Age distribution
32.5%
25.5%
27.3%
Under 1832.5%
18–3425.5%
35–5427.3%
55–647.1%
65+7.6%
Gender
52.1%
47.9%
Male52.1%
Female47.9%
Race & ethnicity
18.7%
19.6%
66.2%
White18.7%
Black19.6%
Hispanic66.2%
Asian3%
Education (25+)
25.1%
30.3%
30.2%
14.4%
No HS diploma25.1%
HS diploma30.3%
Some college30.2%
Bachelor's+14.4%
Housing tenure
67.9%
32.1%
Owner67.9%
Renter32.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77049 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$65,872 → $62,971
down 4.4%
Population
39,514 → 40,418
up 2.3%
Renter share
30.6% → 32.1%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
12.7% → 14.4%
+1.7 pts
Median age
29.4 → 30.3
+0.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $65,872 in 2021 to $62,971 more recently. The population has grown by 2.3% since 2021, moving from about 39,514 residents to roughly 40,418. Renters now make up 32.1% of households, compared with 30.6% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77049 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,372/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,690/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($62,971/yr), ZIP 77049 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77049?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77049 (Houston, TX) is $1,372. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77049 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77049's median rent of $1,372/mo is $593 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77049 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77049 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #516 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,372/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77049?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,372/mo in ZIP 77049. The local median household income is $62,971/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77049?

Rent in ZIP 77049 has decreased 0.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77049 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77049 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,372/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($62,971/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77049 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77049 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.1% of ZIP 77049 households are renters, while 67.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77049 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77049 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77049 is more affordable than Houston overall. At $1,372/mo, it's $195 below the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77049 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77049 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,372/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 77049's median household income ($62,971/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77049 26%Benchmark 30%
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