ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 77051

Part of Houston, TX

Pop. 19,795·Harris County·200th most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$1,781/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.8%

Month-over-Month

+0.2%

vs US Median

-$151

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 77051 · $1,781

More affordable than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,190

1 BR

$1,230

2 BR

$1,460

3 BR

$1,960

4 BR+

$2,450

Research median

$1,460/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 77051 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in June 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 77051 changed +4.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($37,415) is $935 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($1,190).

Rank in Houston

70th cheapest of 92 ZIP codes in Houston.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 77054, 2 miles away, rents for 25% less ($1,337/mo), about $5,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 77051. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$21,372/yr

At $1,781/mo median

Location

CityHouston

StateTX

CountyHarris County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.8% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77051 (Houston, TX) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

19,795

Median income

$37,415

Median age

32.4

Renters

58.2%

Age distribution

32.1%

21.8%

21.1%

13.5%

Under 1832.1%

18–3421.8%

35–5421.1%

55–6411.6%

65+13.5%

Gender

43.2%

56.8%

Male43.2%

Female56.8%

Race & ethnicity

77.8%

15.8%

White6.5%

Black77.8%

Hispanic15.8%

Asian0.8%

Education (25+)

18.8%

36.1%

29.9%

15.1%

No HS diploma18.8%

HS diploma36.1%

Some college29.9%

Bachelor's+15.1%

Housing tenure

41.8%

58.2%

Owner41.8%

Renter58.2%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 77051 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,552 → $1,781

up 14.8%

Income

$35,760 → $37,415

up 4.6%

Population

19,077 → 19,795

up 3.8%

Renter share

54.9% → 58.2%

+3.3 pts

Bachelor's+

17.9% → 15.1%

-2.8 pts

Median age

30.8 → 32.4

+1.6 yrs

Since 2023, the typical rent in ZIP 77051 in Houston, TX has increased from $1,552 to $1,781, a 14.8% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $35,760 to $37,415 across the same window, up 4.6% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 3.8% since 2021, moving from about 19,077 residents to roughly 19,795. Renters now make up 58.2% of households, compared with 54.9% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 15.1% of adults here, versus 17.9% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 77051 in Houston, TX look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 77051 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,781/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,460/mo.

At 57% of local median household income ($37,415/yr), ZIP 77051 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77051?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (about $34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,781/mo in ZIP 77051. The local median household income is $37,415/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77051?

Rent in ZIP 77051 has risen 4.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in June 2022.

How does ZIP 77051 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77051 is one of the pricier among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #200 of 693 at $1,781/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 77051 changed +4.8%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.