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ZIP 77054

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 28,272·Harris County·551st most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,322/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
-$643
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ZIP 77054 · $1,322
More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$972
1 BR
$1,010
2 BR
$1,198
3 BR
$1,612
4 BR+
$2,007
Research median
$1,198/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
$15,864/yr
At $1,322/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.6% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77054 (Houston, TX) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 64.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,272
Median income
$62,106
Median age
31.1
Renters
88.2%
Age distribution
52.2%
24.1%
Under 1811%
18–3452.2%
35–5424.1%
55–646.6%
65+6%
Gender
39.8%
60.2%
Male39.8%
Female60.2%
Race & ethnicity
21.8%
39.8%
14.9%
22.8%
White21.8%
Black39.8%
Hispanic14.9%
Asian22.8%
Other0.7%
Education (25+)
21.7%
64.4%
No HS diploma2%
HS diploma11.8%
Some college21.7%
Bachelor's+64.4%
Housing tenure
88.2%
Owner11.8%
Renter88.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77054 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,143 → $1,322
up 15.7%
Income
$53,177 → $62,106
up 16.8%
Population
23,699 → 28,272
up 19.3%
Renter share
88.4% → 88.2%
-0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
62.5% → 64.4%
+1.9 pts
Median age
31.8 → 31.1
-0.7 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 77054 in Houston, TX stood at $1,143 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,322, reflecting a 15.7% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $53,177 in 2021 to $62,106 more recently. The population has grown by 19.3% since 2021, moving from about 23,699 residents to roughly 28,272. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 77054 in Houston, TX market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77054 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,322/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,198/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($62,106/yr), ZIP 77054 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 77054?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77054 (Houston, TX) is $1,322. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77054 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77054's median rent of $1,322/mo is $643 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77054 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77054 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #551 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,322/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77054?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,322/mo in ZIP 77054. The local median household income is $62,106/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77054?

Rent in ZIP 77054 has decreased 3.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77054 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77054 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,322/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($62,106/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77054 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77054 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 88.2% of ZIP 77054 households are renters, while 11.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 77054 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 77054 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77054 is more affordable than Houston overall. At $1,322/mo, it's $245 below the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77054 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77054 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,322/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 77054's median household income ($62,106/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77054 26%Benchmark 30%
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