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ZIP 77073

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 46,084·Harris County·138th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,882/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.0%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
-$83
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ZIP 77073 · $1,882
More expensive than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,220
1 BR
$1,260
2 BR
$1,500
3 BR
$2,020
4 BR+
$2,520
Research median
$1,500/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
$22,584/yr
At $1,882/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (3.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.0% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77073 (Houston, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
46,084
Median income
$78,592
Median age
31
Renters
35.1%
Age distribution
29.8%
28.3%
26.2%
Under 1829.8%
18–3428.3%
35–5426.2%
55–648.6%
65+7%
Gender
51.9%
48.1%
Male51.9%
Female48.1%
Race & ethnicity
27.5%
27.2%
60.9%
White27.5%
Black27.2%
Hispanic60.9%
Asian1.4%
Education (25+)
22.5%
32.7%
29.8%
15%
No HS diploma22.5%
HS diploma32.7%
Some college29.8%
Bachelor's+15%
Housing tenure
64.9%
35.1%
Owner64.9%
Renter35.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77073 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,546 → $1,882
up 21.7%
Income
$63,194 → $78,592
up 24.4%
Population
38,857 → 46,084
up 18.6%
Renter share
37.6% → 35.1%
-2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
12.9% → 15%
+2.1 pts
Median age
31.8 → 31
-0.8 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 77073 in Houston, TX paid around $1,546 a month. That figure now sits near $1,882, up 21.7% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $63,194 in 2021 to $78,592 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 77073 in Houston, TX adding about 7,227 residents over the five-year window, up 18.6% on net. The renter share has eased from 37.6% to 35.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 12.9% to 15% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 77073 in Houston, TX market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77073 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,882/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,500/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($78,592/yr), ZIP 77073 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77073?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77073 (Houston, TX) is $1,882. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77073 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77073's median rent of $1,882/mo is $83 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77073 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77073 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #138 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,882/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77073?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,882/mo in ZIP 77073. The local median household income is $78,592/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77073?

Rent in ZIP 77073 has increased 3.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77073 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77073 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,882/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($78,592/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77073 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77073 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.1% of ZIP 77073 households are renters, while 64.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77073 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77073 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77073 is pricier than Houston as a whole. At $1,882/mo, it's $315 above the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77073 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77073 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,882/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 77073's median household income ($78,592/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77073 29%Benchmark 30%
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