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ZIP 77061

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 24,004·Harris County·668th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,055/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
-$910
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 77061 · $1,055
More affordable than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$910
1 BR
$940
2 BR
$1,120
3 BR
$1,510
4 BR+
$1,880
Research median
$1,120/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
$12,660/yr
At $1,055/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (0.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.3% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77061 (Houston, TX) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 16% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,004
Median income
$45,115
Median age
35.1
Renters
62.1%
Age distribution
26.1%
23.7%
26.8%
12.2%
Under 1826.1%
18–3423.7%
35–5426.8%
55–6411.1%
65+12.2%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
21.6%
65.4%
White11.4%
Black21.6%
Hispanic65.4%
Asian6%
Education (25+)
33.5%
33%
17.5%
16%
No HS diploma33.5%
HS diploma33%
Some college17.5%
Bachelor's+16%
Housing tenure
37.9%
62.1%
Owner37.9%
Renter62.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77061 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$41,066 → $45,115
up 9.9%
Population
25,485 → 24,004
down 5.8%
Renter share
62.7% → 62.1%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
14% → 16%
+2.0 pts
Median age
32.4 → 35.1
+2.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $45,115 today, compared with $41,066 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 5.8% since 2021, moving from about 25,485 residents to roughly 24,004. College-educated residents now make up 16% of adults here, versus 14% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77061 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,055/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $940/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($45,115/yr), ZIP 77061 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77061?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77061 (Houston, TX) is $1,055. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77061 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77061's median rent of $1,055/mo is $910 (46%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77061 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77061 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #668 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,055/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77061?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $42,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,055/mo in ZIP 77061. The local median household income is $45,115/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77061?

Rent in ZIP 77061 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 77061 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77061 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,055/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($45,115/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77061 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77061 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 62.1% of ZIP 77061 households are renters, while 37.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 77061 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 77061 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77061 is more affordable than Houston overall. At $1,055/mo, it's $512 below the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77061 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77061 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,055/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 77061's median household income ($45,115/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77061 28%Benchmark 30%
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