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ZIP 77055

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 45,435·Harris County·392nd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,536/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.4%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$429
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 77055 · $1,536
More affordable than 71% 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
$18,432/yr
At $1,536/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 (+1.4% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77055 (Houston, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, 41.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
45,435
Median income
$74,369
Median age
35.2
Renters
54%
Age distribution
26.1%
23.5%
28.4%
12.4%
Under 1826.1%
18–3423.5%
35–5428.4%
55–649.6%
65+12.4%
Gender
52.4%
47.6%
Male52.4%
Female47.6%
Race & ethnicity
37.9%
53%
White37.9%
Black4.8%
Hispanic53%
Asian6.7%
Education (25+)
21.5%
19.1%
17.8%
41.6%
No HS diploma21.5%
HS diploma19.1%
Some college17.8%
Bachelor's+41.6%
Housing tenure
46%
54%
Owner46%
Renter54%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77055 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$64,277 → $74,369
up 15.7%
Population
43,780 → 45,435
up 3.8%
Renter share
54.3% → 54%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
38.6% → 41.6%
+3.0 pts
Median age
34.7 → 35.2
+0.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $64,277 to $74,369 across the same window, up 15.7% versus 2021. The population has grown by 3.8% since 2021, moving from about 43,780 residents to roughly 45,435. College-educated residents now make up 41.6% of adults here, versus 38.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77055 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,536/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 25% of local median household income ($74,369/yr), ZIP 77055 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77055?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77055 (Houston, TX) is $1,536. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77055 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77055's median rent of $1,536/mo is $429 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77055 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77055 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #392 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,536/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77055?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,536/mo in ZIP 77055. The local median household income is $74,369/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77055?

Rent in ZIP 77055 has increased 1.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77055 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77055 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,536/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($74,369/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77055 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77055 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54% of ZIP 77055 households are renters, while 46% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 77055 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 77055 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77055 is more affordable than Houston overall. At $1,536/mo, it's $31 below the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77055 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77055 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,536/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 77055's median household income ($74,369/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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