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ZIP 77072

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 57,108·Harris County·497th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,395/mo
Year-over-Year
-10.5%
Month-over-Month
-3.7%
vs US Median
-$570
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 77072 · $1,395
More affordable than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,170
1 BR
$1,210
2 BR
$1,440
3 BR
$1,940
4 BR+
$2,420
Research median
$1,440/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
$16,740/yr
At $1,395/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 10.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-10.5% YoY, -3.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77072 (Houston, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 18% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
57,108
Median income
$51,070
Median age
35.7
Renters
54.8%
Age distribution
24.7%
24.4%
24.9%
12.8%
13.2%
Under 1824.7%
18–3424.4%
35–5424.9%
55–6412.8%
65+13.2%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
24.6%
47.7%
20.9%
White12.3%
Black24.6%
Hispanic47.7%
Asian20.9%
Education (25+)
29.3%
27.8%
24.9%
18%
No HS diploma29.3%
HS diploma27.8%
Some college24.9%
Bachelor's+18%
Housing tenure
45.2%
54.8%
Owner45.2%
Renter54.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77072 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$46,376 → $51,070
up 10.1%
Population
63,585 → 57,108
down 10.2%
Renter share
55.6% → 54.8%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
16% → 18%
+2.0 pts
Median age
33.7 → 35.7
+2.0 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $51,070 today, compared with $46,376 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 77072 in Houston, TX losing about 6,477 residents over the five-year window, down 10.2% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 16% to 18% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77072 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,395/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($51,070/yr), ZIP 77072 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 10.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77072?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77072 (Houston, TX) is $1,395. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77072 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77072's median rent of $1,395/mo is $570 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77072 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77072 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #497 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,395/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77072?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,395/mo in ZIP 77072. The local median household income is $51,070/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77072?

Rent in ZIP 77072 has decreased 10.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77072 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77072 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,395/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($51,070/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77072 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 77072 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.8% of ZIP 77072 households are renters, while 45.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 77072 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 77072 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77072 is more affordable than Houston overall. At $1,395/mo, it's $172 below the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77072 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77072 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,395/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 77072's median household income ($51,070/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77072 33%Benchmark 30%
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