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ZIP 77068

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 13,189·Harris County·74th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$2,050/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+35.8%
vs US Median
+$85
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ZIP 77068 · $2,050
More expensive than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,230
1 BR
$1,270
2 BR
$1,510
3 BR
$2,030
4 BR+
$2,530
Research median
$1,510/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$24,600/yr
At $2,050/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +35.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77068 (Houston, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 32.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,189
Median income
$86,028
Median age
33.8
Renters
31.6%
Age distribution
26.8%
27.3%
19.9%
14.6%
Under 1826.8%
18–3427.3%
35–5419.9%
55–6411.4%
65+14.6%
Gender
53%
47%
Male53%
Female47%
Race & ethnicity
32%
35.4%
33.9%
White32%
Black35.4%
Hispanic33.9%
Asian5.4%
Education (25+)
12%
22.4%
32.8%
32.8%
No HS diploma12%
HS diploma22.4%
Some college32.8%
Bachelor's+32.8%
Housing tenure
68.4%
31.6%
Owner68.4%
Renter31.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77068 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$78,493 → $86,028
up 9.6%
Population
11,031 → 13,189
up 19.6%
Renter share
29.8% → 31.6%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
33.4% → 32.8%
-0.6 pts
Median age
37.3 → 33.8
-3.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 77068 in Houston, TX now reports about $86,028, up from $78,493 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 77068 in Houston, TX adding about 2,158 residents over the five-year window, up 19.6% on net. The renter share has risen from 29.8% to 31.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 77068 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $2,050/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,510/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($86,028/yr), ZIP 77068 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77068?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77068 (Houston, TX) is $2,050. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77068 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77068's median rent of $2,050/mo is $85 (4%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77068 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77068 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #74 out of 688 ZIPs tracked at $2,050/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77068?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $82,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,050/mo in ZIP 77068. The local median household income is $86,028/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77068?

Rent in ZIP 77068 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 77068 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77068 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,050/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($86,028/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77068 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77068 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.6% of ZIP 77068 households are renters, while 68.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77068 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77068 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77068 is pricier than Houston as a whole. At $2,050/mo, it's $483 above the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77068 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77068 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,050/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 77068's median household income ($86,028/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77068 29%Benchmark 30%
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