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ZIP 77069

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 20,608·Harris County·589th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,264/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.1%
Month-over-Month
-0.6%
vs US Median
-$701
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ZIP 77069 · $1,264
More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$930
1 BR
$963
2 BR
$1,145
3 BR
$1,543
4 BR+
$1,920
Research median
$1,145/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
$15,168/yr
At $1,264/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (3.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.1% YoY, -0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77069 (Houston, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,608
Median income
$80,257
Median age
35
Renters
41%
Age distribution
25.5%
24.6%
21.9%
18.4%
Under 1825.5%
18–3424.6%
35–5421.9%
55–649.5%
65+18.4%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
44.7%
27.8%
22.8%
White44.7%
Black27.8%
Hispanic22.8%
Asian6.9%
Education (25+)
18.5%
29.1%
48%
No HS diploma4.5%
HS diploma18.5%
Some college29.1%
Bachelor's+48%
Housing tenure
59%
41%
Owner59%
Renter41%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77069 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,062 → $1,264
up 19.0%
Income
$65,620 → $80,257
up 22.3%
Population
19,054 → 20,608
up 8.2%
Renter share
40.6% → 41%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
44.8% → 48%
+3.2 pts
Median age
39.8 → 35
-4.8 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 77069 in Houston, TX has shifted from $1,062 to $1,264, up 19.0% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $80,257 today, compared with $65,620 five years earlier. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show ZIP 77069 in Houston, TX adding about 1,554 residents over the five-year window, up 8.2% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 44.8% to 48% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77069 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,264/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $963/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,145/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($80,257/yr), ZIP 77069 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 77069?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77069 (Houston, TX) is $1,264. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77069 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77069's median rent of $1,264/mo is $701 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77069 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77069 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #589 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,264/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77069?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,264/mo in ZIP 77069. The local median household income is $80,257/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77069?

Rent in ZIP 77069 has increased 3.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77069 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77069 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,264/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($80,257/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77069 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77069 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41% of ZIP 77069 households are renters, while 59% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77069 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77069 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77069 is more affordable than Houston overall. At $1,264/mo, it's $303 below the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77069 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77069 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,264/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 77069's median household income ($80,257/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77069 19%Benchmark 30%
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