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ZIP 77078

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 14,247·Harris County·421st most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,504/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
-$461
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ZIP 77078 · $1,504
More affordable than 73% 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
$18,048/yr
At $1,504/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77078 (Houston, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 14.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,247
Median income
$39,093
Median age
34.9
Renters
43.8%
Age distribution
29.6%
20.5%
23.5%
17.4%
Under 1829.6%
18–3420.5%
35–5423.5%
55–649%
65+17.4%
Gender
46.3%
53.7%
Male46.3%
Female53.7%
Race & ethnicity
51.1%
45.2%
White12.7%
Black51.1%
Hispanic45.2%
Education (25+)
30.5%
30.4%
25%
14.1%
No HS diploma30.5%
HS diploma30.4%
Some college25%
Bachelor's+14.1%
Housing tenure
56.2%
43.8%
Owner56.2%
Renter43.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77078 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$38,341 → $39,093
up 2.0%
Population
13,738 → 14,247
up 3.7%
Renter share
39.5% → 43.8%
+4.3 pts
Bachelor's+
12.2% → 14.1%
+1.9 pts
Median age
35.6 → 34.9
-0.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $38,341 to $39,093 across the same window, up 2.0% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 77078 in Houston, TX adding about 509 residents over the five-year window, up 3.7% on net. The renter share has risen from 39.5% to 43.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77078 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,504/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 46% of local median household income ($39,093/yr), ZIP 77078 ranks as moderate 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 77078?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77078 (Houston, TX) is $1,504. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77078 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77078's median rent of $1,504/mo is $461 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77078 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77078 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #421 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,504/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77078?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,504/mo in ZIP 77078. The local median household income is $39,093/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77078?

Rent in ZIP 77078 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 77078 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77078 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,504/mo, rent takes approximately 46% of the local median household income ($39,093/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77078 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 77078 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.8% of ZIP 77078 households are renters, while 56.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77078 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77078 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77078 is more affordable than Houston overall. At $1,504/mo, it's $63 below the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77078 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77078 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
46%
STRETCHED

At $1,504/mo, rent takes ~46% of ZIP 77078's median household income ($39,093/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77078 46%Benchmark 30%
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