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ZIP 77074

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 38,660·Harris County·588th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,266/mo
Year-over-Year
-27.0%
Month-over-Month
-11.7%
vs US Median
-$699
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ZIP 77074 · $1,266
More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,090
1 BR
$1,130
2 BR
$1,340
3 BR
$1,800
4 BR+
$2,250
Research median
$1,340/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
$15,192/yr
At $1,266/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 27.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-27.0% YoY, -11.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77074 (Houston, TX) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,660
Median income
$47,810
Median age
33.1
Renters
66.6%
Age distribution
27.1%
26.3%
25.9%
Under 1827.1%
18–3426.3%
35–5425.9%
55–648.7%
65+11.9%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
19.6%
63.1%
White19.6%
Black11.9%
Hispanic63.1%
Asian9%
Education (25+)
42.5%
21.7%
14.9%
20.8%
No HS diploma42.5%
HS diploma21.7%
Some college14.9%
Bachelor's+20.8%
Housing tenure
33.4%
66.6%
Owner33.4%
Renter66.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77074 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$42,599 → $47,810
up 12.2%
Population
39,088 → 38,660
down 1.1%
Renter share
66.7% → 66.6%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
21.4% → 20.8%
-0.6 pts
Median age
31.6 → 33.1
+1.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $42,599 to $47,810 across the same window, up 12.2% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 77074 in Houston, TX losing about 428 residents over the five-year window, down 1.1% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77074 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,266/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($47,810/yr), ZIP 77074 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 27.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77074?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77074 (Houston, TX) is $1,266. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77074 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77074's median rent of $1,266/mo is $699 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77074 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77074 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #588 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,266/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77074?

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 $1,266/mo in ZIP 77074. The local median household income is $47,810/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77074?

Rent in ZIP 77074 has decreased 27.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77074 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77074 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,266/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($47,810/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77074 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 77074 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 66.6% of ZIP 77074 households are renters, while 33.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 77074 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 77074 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77074 is more affordable than Houston overall. At $1,266/mo, it's $301 below the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77074 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77074 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,266/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 77074's median household income ($47,810/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77074 32%Benchmark 30%
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