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ZIP 77080

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 47,638·Harris County·601st most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,235/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.1%
Month-over-Month
-4.6%
vs US Median
-$730
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ZIP 77080 · $1,235
More affordable than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,180
1 BR
$1,220
2 BR
$1,450
3 BR
$1,950
4 BR+
$2,430
Research median
$1,450/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,820/yr
At $1,235/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 3.1% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.1% YoY, -4.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77080 (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, 30.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
47,638
Median income
$62,134
Median age
33.1
Renters
50.8%
Age distribution
27.5%
26.6%
25.2%
Under 1827.5%
18–3426.6%
35–5425.2%
55–6410.5%
65+10.3%
Gender
51.9%
48.1%
Male51.9%
Female48.1%
Race & ethnicity
26.3%
69.6%
White26.3%
Black4.9%
Hispanic69.6%
Asian4.5%
Education (25+)
28.9%
20.8%
19.6%
30.7%
No HS diploma28.9%
HS diploma20.8%
Some college19.6%
Bachelor's+30.7%
Housing tenure
49.2%
50.8%
Owner49.2%
Renter50.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77080 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$56,301 → $62,134
up 10.4%
Population
45,391 → 47,638
up 5.0%
Renter share
53.2% → 50.8%
-2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
26.2% → 30.7%
+4.5 pts
Median age
32.4 → 33.1
+0.7 yrs

Median household income climbed from $56,301 to $62,134 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.4% shift. Census counts show ZIP 77080 in Houston, TX adding about 2,247 residents over the five-year window, up 5.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 53.2% to 50.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 26.2% to 30.7% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77080 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,235/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($62,134/yr), ZIP 77080 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77080?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77080 (Houston, TX) is $1,235. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77080 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77080's median rent of $1,235/mo is $730 (37%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77080 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77080 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #601 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,235/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77080?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,235/mo in ZIP 77080. The local median household income is $62,134/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77080?

Rent in ZIP 77080 has decreased 3.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77080 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77080 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,235/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($62,134/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77080 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77080 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50.8% of ZIP 77080 households are renters, while 49.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 77080 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 77080 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77080 is more affordable than Houston overall. At $1,235/mo, it's $332 below the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77080 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77080 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,235/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 77080's median household income ($62,134/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77080 24%Benchmark 30%
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