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ZIP 77079

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 37,276·Harris County·346th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,601/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
-$364
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 77079 · $1,601
More affordable than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,510
1 BR
$1,560
2 BR
$1,860
3 BR
$2,500
4 BR+
$3,120
Research median
$1,860/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
$19,212/yr
At $1,601/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.3% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77079 (Houston, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 68.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,276
Median income
$101,995
Median age
34.7
Renters
51.7%
Age distribution
26.2%
24.5%
28.2%
Under 1826.2%
18–3424.5%
35–5428.2%
55–649.7%
65+11.4%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
54.8%
16.2%
17.6%
White54.8%
Black16.2%
Hispanic17.6%
Asian9.4%
Other2%
Education (25+)
20.9%
68.2%
No HS diploma3.5%
HS diploma7.4%
Some college20.9%
Bachelor's+68.2%
Housing tenure
48.3%
51.7%
Owner48.3%
Renter51.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77079 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,278 → $1,601
up 25.3%
Income
$82,657 → $101,995
up 23.4%
Population
34,633 → 37,276
up 7.6%
Renter share
46.1% → 51.7%
+5.6 pts
Bachelor's+
64.8% → 68.2%
+3.4 pts
Median age
35.4 → 34.7
-0.7 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 77079 in Houston, TX paid around $1,278 a month. That figure now sits near $1,601, up 25.3% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $82,657 in 2021 to $101,995 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 77079 in Houston, TX adding about 2,643 residents over the five-year window, up 7.6% on net. The renter share has risen from 46.1% to 51.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 64.8% to 68.2% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 77079 in Houston, TX market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77079 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,601/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,560/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,860/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($101,995/yr), ZIP 77079 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77079?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77079 (Houston, TX) is $1,601. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77079 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77079's median rent of $1,601/mo is $364 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77079 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77079 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #346 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,601/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77079?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,601/mo in ZIP 77079. The local median household income is $101,995/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77079?

Rent in ZIP 77079 has increased 9.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77079 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77079 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,601/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($101,995/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77079 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77079 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.7% of ZIP 77079 households are renters, while 48.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 77079 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 77079 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77079 is pricier than Houston as a whole. At $1,601/mo, it's $34 above the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77079 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77079 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,601/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 77079's median household income ($101,995/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77079 19%Benchmark 30%
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