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ZIP 77057

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 46,569·Harris County·453rd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,463/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.0%
vs US Median
-$502
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ZIP 77057 · $1,463
More affordable than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,077
1 BR
$1,114
2 BR
$1,327
3 BR
$1,781
4 BR+
$2,228
Research median
$1,327/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
$17,556/yr
At $1,463/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (1.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.9% YoY, +1.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77057 (Houston, TX) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 52.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
46,569
Median income
$66,971
Median age
33.5
Renters
68.2%
Age distribution
22.2%
31.2%
26%
12.5%
Under 1822.2%
18–3431.2%
35–5426%
55–648%
65+12.5%
Gender
51.7%
48.3%
Male51.7%
Female48.3%
Race & ethnicity
41.2%
12.6%
40.7%
White41.2%
Black12.6%
Hispanic40.7%
Asian8.8%
Education (25+)
15.1%
21.1%
52.4%
No HS diploma15.1%
HS diploma11.4%
Some college21.1%
Bachelor's+52.4%
Housing tenure
31.8%
68.2%
Owner31.8%
Renter68.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77057 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,220 → $1,463
up 19.9%
Income
$60,927 → $66,971
up 9.9%
Population
44,056 → 46,569
up 5.7%
Renter share
68% → 68.2%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
53% → 52.4%
-0.6 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 77057 in Houston, TX has climbed from $1,220 to $1,463, a 19.9% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 77057 in Houston, TX now reports about $66,971, up from $60,927 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 5.7% since 2021, moving from about 44,056 residents to roughly 46,569. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 77057 in Houston, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77057 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,463/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,114/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,327/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($66,971/yr), ZIP 77057 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77057?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77057 (Houston, TX) is $1,463. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77057 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77057's median rent of $1,463/mo is $502 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77057 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77057 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #453 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,463/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77057?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,463/mo in ZIP 77057. The local median household income is $66,971/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77057?

Rent in ZIP 77057 has increased 1.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77057 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77057 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,463/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($66,971/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77057 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77057 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 68.2% of ZIP 77057 households are renters, while 31.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 77057 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 77057 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77057 is more affordable than Houston overall. At $1,463/mo, it's $104 below the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77057 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77057 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,463/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 77057's median household income ($66,971/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77057 26%Benchmark 30%
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