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ZIP 77071

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 27,056·Harris County·289th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,657/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.8%
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
-$308
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 77071 · $1,657
More affordable than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,020
1 BR
$1,060
2 BR
$1,260
3 BR
$1,700
4 BR+
$2,110
Research median
$1,260/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
$19,884/yr
At $1,657/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (+0.8% YoY, +2.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77071 (Houston, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 35.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,056
Median income
$54,139
Median age
39.6
Renters
48.9%
Age distribution
22.2%
20.9%
26.8%
13.6%
16.5%
Under 1822.2%
18–3420.9%
35–5426.8%
55–6413.6%
65+16.5%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
22.9%
46.1%
24.6%
White22.9%
Black46.1%
Hispanic24.6%
Asian6.9%
Education (25+)
16.2%
21.4%
26.8%
35.6%
No HS diploma16.2%
HS diploma21.4%
Some college26.8%
Bachelor's+35.6%
Housing tenure
51.1%
48.9%
Owner51.1%
Renter48.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77071 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,406 → $54,139
up 1.4%
Population
27,221 → 27,056
down 0.6%
Renter share
47.9% → 48.9%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
33.8% → 35.6%
+1.8 pts
Median age
37.3 → 39.6
+2.3 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 77071 in Houston, TX now reports about $54,139, up from $53,406 in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77071 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,657/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($54,139/yr), ZIP 77071 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77071?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77071 (Houston, TX) is $1,657. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77071 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77071's median rent of $1,657/mo is $308 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77071 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77071 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #289 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,657/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77071?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,657/mo in ZIP 77071. The local median household income is $54,139/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77071?

Rent in ZIP 77071 has increased 0.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77071 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77071 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,657/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($54,139/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77071 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 77071 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.9% of ZIP 77071 households are renters, while 51.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77071 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77071 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77071 is pricier than Houston as a whole. At $1,657/mo, it's $90 above the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77071 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77071 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $1,657/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 77071's median household income ($54,139/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77071 37%Benchmark 30%
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