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ZIP 77051

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 19,795·Harris County·288th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,659/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.5%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
-$306
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ZIP 77051 · $1,659
More affordable than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,908/yr
At $1,659/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 5.5% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.5% YoY, +0.4% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

Household income in the area moved from $35,760 to $37,415 across the same window, up 4.6% versus 2021. 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.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77051 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,659/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,460/mo.

At 53% of local median household income ($37,415/yr), ZIP 77051 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77051?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77051 (Houston, TX) is $1,659. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77051 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77051's median rent of $1,659/mo is $306 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77051 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77051 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #288 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,659/mo.

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 $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,659/mo in ZIP 77051. The local median household income is $37,415/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77051?

Rent in ZIP 77051 has decreased 5.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77051 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77051 is considered expensive for renters. At $1,659/mo, rent takes approximately 53% of the local median household income ($37,415/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77051 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 77051 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 58.2% of ZIP 77051 households are renters, while 41.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 77051 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 77051 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77051 is pricier than Houston as a whole. At $1,659/mo, it's $92 above the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77051 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77051 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
53%
EXPENSIVE

At $1,659/mo, rent takes ~53% of ZIP 77051's median household income ($37,415/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77051 53%Benchmark 30%
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