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ZIP 77056

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 22,877·Harris County·300th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,646/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.8%
Month-over-Month
-0.5%
vs US Median
-$319
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ZIP 77056 · $1,646
More affordable than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,214
1 BR
$1,252
2 BR
$1,493
3 BR
$2,005
4 BR+
$2,505
Research median
$1,493/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
$19,752/yr
At $1,646/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 4.8% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.8% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77056 (Houston, TX) is majority renter-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 73.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,877
Median income
$93,499
Median age
43.1
Renters
66.5%
Age distribution
27.4%
27.3%
24.8%
Under 1810.2%
18–3427.4%
35–5427.3%
55–6410.3%
65+24.8%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
56%
22.3%
13.1%
White56%
Black9.6%
Hispanic22.3%
Asian13.1%
Education (25+)
16.7%
73.5%
No HS diploma1.8%
HS diploma8.1%
Some college16.7%
Bachelor's+73.5%
Housing tenure
33.5%
66.5%
Owner33.5%
Renter66.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77056 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,483 → $1,646
up 11.0%
Income
$101,563 → $93,499
down 7.9%
Population
22,062 → 22,877
up 3.7%
Renter share
61.9% → 66.5%
+4.6 pts
Bachelor's+
77.4% → 73.5%
-3.9 pts
Median age
40.1 → 43.1
+3.0 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 77056 in Houston, TX stood at $1,483 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,646, reflecting a 11.0% increase over the period. Median household income slipped from $101,563 to $93,499 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.9% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 3.7% since 2021, moving from about 22,062 residents to roughly 22,877. Renters now make up 66.5% of households, compared with 61.9% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 73.5% of adults here, versus 77.4% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 77056 in Houston, TX reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77056 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,646/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,252/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,493/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($93,499/yr), ZIP 77056 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77056?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77056 (Houston, TX) is $1,646. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77056 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77056's median rent of $1,646/mo is $319 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77056 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77056 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #300 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,646/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77056?

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 $1,646/mo in ZIP 77056. The local median household income is $93,499/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77056?

Rent in ZIP 77056 has decreased 4.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77056 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77056 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,646/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($93,499/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77056 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77056 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 66.5% of ZIP 77056 households are renters, while 33.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 77056 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 77056 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77056 is pricier than Houston as a whole. At $1,646/mo, it's $79 above the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77056 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77056 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,646/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 77056's median household income ($93,499/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77056 21%Benchmark 30%
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