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ZIP 77070

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 58,229·Harris County·448th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,470/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
-$495
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ZIP 77070 · $1,470
More affordable than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,083
1 BR
$1,120
2 BR
$1,332
3 BR
$1,793
4 BR+
$2,232
Research median
$1,332/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
$17,640/yr
At $1,470/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (0.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.1% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77070 (Houston, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, 38.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
58,229
Median income
$77,397
Median age
35
Renters
52.5%
Age distribution
26.7%
23.3%
27.1%
12.9%
Under 1826.7%
18–3423.3%
35–5427.1%
55–6410%
65+12.9%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
41.6%
20.3%
30.5%
White41.6%
Black20.3%
Hispanic30.5%
Asian10.5%
Education (25+)
21.9%
31.1%
38.7%
No HS diploma8.2%
HS diploma21.9%
Some college31.1%
Bachelor's+38.7%
Housing tenure
47.5%
52.5%
Owner47.5%
Renter52.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77070 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,239 → $1,470
up 18.6%
Income
$70,297 → $77,397
up 10.1%
Population
58,462 → 58,229
down 0.4%
Renter share
51.7% → 52.5%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
38.3% → 38.7%
+0.4 pts

Rent in ZIP 77070 in Houston, TX has increased 18.6% since 2021, going from about $1,239 per month to roughly $1,470 today. Household income in the area moved from $70,297 to $77,397 across the same window, up 10.1% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 8.5 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 77070 in Houston, TX look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77070 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,470/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,332/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($77,397/yr), ZIP 77070 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 77070?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77070 (Houston, TX) is $1,470. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77070 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77070's median rent of $1,470/mo is $495 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77070 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77070 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #448 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,470/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77070?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,470/mo in ZIP 77070. The local median household income is $77,397/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77070?

Rent in ZIP 77070 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.1% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 77070 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77070 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,470/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($77,397/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77070 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77070 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 52.5% of ZIP 77070 households are renters, while 47.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 77070 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 77070 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77070 is more affordable than Houston overall. At $1,470/mo, it's $97 below the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77070 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77070 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,470/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 77070's median household income ($77,397/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77070 23%Benchmark 30%
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