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ZIP 77076

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 31,222·Harris County·129th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,858/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-5.3%
vs US Median
-$72
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 77076 · $1,858
More expensive than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,140
2 BR
$1,350
3 BR
$1,820
4 BR+
$2,260
Research median
$1,350/mo

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Last updated: April 17, 2026

Annual cost
$22,296/yr
At $1,858/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77076 (Houston, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 6.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,222
Median income
$42,522
Median age
30.5
Renters
46.6%
Age distribution
28.5%
26.8%
23.4%
Under 1828.5%
18–3426.8%
35–5423.4%
55–6411.1%
65+10.2%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
24.2%
86.3%
White24.2%
Black6.7%
Hispanic86.3%
Education (25+)
44.1%
30.2%
19.3%
No HS diploma44.1%
HS diploma30.2%
Some college19.3%
Bachelor's+6.4%
Housing tenure
53.4%
46.6%
Owner53.4%
Renter46.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77076 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$37,258 → $42,522
up 14.1%
Population
33,171 → 31,222
down 5.9%
Renter share
50.7% → 46.6%
-4.1 pts
Bachelor's+
4.1% → 6.4%
+2.3 pts
Median age
28.8 → 30.5
+1.7 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 77076 in Houston, TX now reports about $42,522, up from $37,258 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 77076 in Houston, TX losing about 1,949 residents over the five-year window, down 5.9% on net. The renter share has eased from 50.7% to 46.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 4.1% to 6.4% across the same window.

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Last updated: April 17, 2026

ZIP code 77076 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,858/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo.

At 52% of local median household income ($42,522/yr), ZIP 77076 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77076?

As of April 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77076 (Houston, TX) is $1,858. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77076 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77076's median rent of $1,858/mo is $72 (4%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 77076 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77076 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #129 out of 687 ZIPs tracked at $1,858/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77076?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,858/mo in ZIP 77076. The local median household income is $42,522/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77076?

Rent in ZIP 77076 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of April 17, 2026.

Is ZIP 77076 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77076 is considered expensive for renters. At $1,858/mo, rent takes approximately 52% of the local median household income ($42,522/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77076 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 77076 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.6% of ZIP 77076 households are renters, while 53.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77076 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77076 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77076 is pricier than Houston as a whole. At $1,858/mo, it's $309 above the Houston citywide median of $1,549/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77076 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77076 reflects April 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
52%
EXPENSIVE

At $1,858/mo, rent takes ~52% of ZIP 77076's median household income ($42,522/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77076 52%Benchmark 30%
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