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ZIP 77065

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 38,926·Harris County·540th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,339/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.0%
vs US Median
-$626
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ZIP 77065 · $1,339
More affordable than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$987
1 BR
$1,024
2 BR
$1,214
3 BR
$1,630
4 BR+
$2,032
Research median
$1,214/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
$16,068/yr
At $1,339/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.1% YoY, -2.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77065 (Houston, TX) is majority renter-occupied, 31.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,926
Median income
$74,605
Median age
37.5
Renters
56.2%
Age distribution
22.3%
23.4%
28.6%
14.9%
Under 1822.3%
18–3423.4%
35–5428.6%
55–6410.9%
65+14.9%
Gender
46.7%
53.3%
Male46.7%
Female53.3%
Race & ethnicity
38.2%
19.8%
35%
White38.2%
Black19.8%
Hispanic35%
Asian9.3%
Education (25+)
23.2%
34.8%
31.8%
No HS diploma10.2%
HS diploma23.2%
Some college34.8%
Bachelor's+31.8%
Housing tenure
43.8%
56.2%
Owner43.8%
Renter56.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77065 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$65,738 → $74,605
up 13.5%
Population
40,140 → 38,926
down 3.0%
Renter share
55.8% → 56.2%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
27.6% → 31.8%
+4.2 pts
Median age
35.4 → 37.5
+2.1 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 77065 in Houston, TX now reports about $74,605, up from $65,738 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 40,140 to 38,926 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.0% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 27.6% to 31.8%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77065 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,339/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,024/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,214/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($74,605/yr), ZIP 77065 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77065?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77065 (Houston, TX) is $1,339. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77065 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77065's median rent of $1,339/mo is $626 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77065 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77065 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #540 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,339/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77065?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,339/mo in ZIP 77065. The local median household income is $74,605/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77065?

Rent in ZIP 77065 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.1% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 77065 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77065 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,339/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($74,605/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77065 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77065 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56.2% of ZIP 77065 households are renters, while 43.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 77065 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 77065 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77065 is more affordable than Houston overall. At $1,339/mo, it's $228 below the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77065 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77065 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,339/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 77065's median household income ($74,605/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77065 22%Benchmark 30%
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