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ZIP 77077

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 60,098·Harris County·533rd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,356/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.4%
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
-$606
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 77077 · $1,356
More affordable than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$999
1 BR
$1,031
2 BR
$1,230
3 BR
$1,653
4 BR+
$2,063
Research median
$1,230/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$16,272/yr
At $1,356/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 1.4% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.4% YoY, -1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77077 (Houston, TX) is majority renter-occupied, 58.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
60,098
Median income
$72,871
Median age
35.8
Renters
62.6%
Age distribution
21.8%
26.2%
28.5%
13.7%
Under 1821.8%
18–3426.2%
35–5428.5%
55–649.9%
65+13.7%
Gender
47.1%
52.9%
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Race & ethnicity
38.4%
29.7%
20.5%
White38.4%
Black29.7%
Hispanic20.5%
Asian10.8%
Other0.6%
Education (25+)
12.7%
23.7%
58.8%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma12.7%
Some college23.7%
Bachelor's+58.8%
Housing tenure
37.4%
62.6%
Owner37.4%
Renter62.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77077 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,181 → $1,356
up 14.8%
Income
$64,904 → $72,871
up 12.3%
Population
63,168 → 60,098
down 4.9%
Renter share
64.6% → 62.6%
-2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
56.6% → 58.8%
+2.2 pts
Median age
35.2 → 35.8
+0.6 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 77077 in Houston, TX paid around $1,181 a month. That figure now sits near $1,356, up 14.8% from the 2021 baseline. Median household income climbed from $64,904 to $72,871 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.3% shift. Census counts show ZIP 77077 in Houston, TX losing about 3,070 residents over the five-year window, down 4.9% on net. The renter share has eased from 64.6% to 62.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 56.6% to 58.8% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 77077 in Houston, TX reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 77077 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,356/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,031/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($72,871/yr), ZIP 77077 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77077?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77077 (Houston, TX) is $1,356. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77077 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77077's median rent of $1,356/mo is $606 (31%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 77077 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77077 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #533 out of 695 ZIPs at $1,356/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77077?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,356/mo in ZIP 77077. The local median household income is $72,871/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77077?

Rent in ZIP 77077 has increased 1.4% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77077 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77077 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,356/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($72,871/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77077 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77077 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 62.6% of ZIP 77077 households are renters, while 37.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 77077 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 77077 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77077 is more affordable than Houston overall. At $1,356/mo, it's $205 below the Houston citywide median of $1,561/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77077 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77077 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,356/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 77077's median household income ($72,871/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77077 22%Benchmark 30%
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