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ZIP 77060

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 45,340·Harris County·636th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,146/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.0%
Month-over-Month
+6.9%
vs US Median
-$819
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ZIP 77060 · $1,146
More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,080
1 BR
$1,120
2 BR
$1,330
3 BR
$1,790
4 BR+
$2,230
Research median
$1,330/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,752/yr
At $1,146/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.0% YoY, +6.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77060 (Houston, TX) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 8.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
45,340
Median income
$40,435
Median age
28.6
Renters
74.7%
Age distribution
31.4%
28.5%
25.6%
Under 1831.4%
18–3428.5%
35–5425.6%
55–649%
65+5.5%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
15.6%
15.7%
75.9%
White15.6%
Black15.7%
Hispanic75.9%
Asian0.9%
Education (25+)
45.9%
29.3%
16.7%
No HS diploma45.9%
HS diploma29.3%
Some college16.7%
Bachelor's+8.1%
Housing tenure
25.3%
74.7%
Owner25.3%
Renter74.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77060 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$34,195 → $40,435
up 18.2%
Population
47,349 → 45,340
down 4.2%
Renter share
76.7% → 74.7%
-2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
6% → 8.1%
+2.1 pts
Median age
27.1 → 28.6
+1.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 77060 in Houston, TX now reports about $40,435, up from $34,195 in 2021. The population has contracted by 4.2% since 2021, moving from about 47,349 residents to roughly 45,340. Renters now make up 74.7% of households, compared with 76.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 8.1% of adults here, versus 6% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77060 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,146/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($40,435/yr), ZIP 77060 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77060?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77060 (Houston, TX) is $1,146. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77060 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77060's median rent of $1,146/mo is $819 (42%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77060 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77060 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #636 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,146/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77060?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $46,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,146/mo in ZIP 77060. The local median household income is $40,435/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77060?

Rent in ZIP 77060 has decreased 3.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77060 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77060 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,146/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($40,435/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77060 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 77060 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 74.7% of ZIP 77060 households are renters, while 25.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 77060 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 77060 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77060 is more affordable than Houston overall. At $1,146/mo, it's $421 below the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77060 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77060 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,146/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 77060's median household income ($40,435/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77060 34%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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