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ZIP 77081

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 50,129·Harris County·656th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,104/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.4%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$861
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 77081 · $1,104
More affordable than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,090
1 BR
$1,130
2 BR
$1,340
3 BR
$1,800
4 BR+
$2,250
Research median
$1,340/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
$13,248/yr
At $1,104/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 6.4% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-6.4% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77081 (Houston, TX) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 18% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
50,129
Median income
$43,251
Median age
28.5
Renters
93.4%
Age distribution
27.6%
37.2%
23.5%
Under 1827.6%
18–3437.2%
35–5423.5%
55–646.6%
65+5.1%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
12.8%
75.7%
White12.8%
Black9.5%
Hispanic75.7%
Asian4.5%
Education (25+)
46%
22.8%
13.2%
18%
No HS diploma46%
HS diploma22.8%
Some college13.2%
Bachelor's+18%
Housing tenure
93.4%
Owner6.6%
Renter93.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77081 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$909 → $1,104
up 21.5%
Income
$37,594 → $43,251
up 15.0%
Population
51,374 → 50,129
down 2.4%
Renter share
93.5% → 93.4%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
21.5% → 18%
-3.5 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 77081 in Houston, TX has shifted from $909 to $1,104, up 21.5% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $37,594 to $43,251 across the same window, up 15.0% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 77081 in Houston, TX losing about 1,245 residents over the five-year window, down 2.4% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 21.5% to 18% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 77081 in Houston, TX look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77081 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,104/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($43,251/yr), ZIP 77081 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77081?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77081 (Houston, TX) is $1,104. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77081 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77081's median rent of $1,104/mo is $861 (44%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77081 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77081 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #656 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,104/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77081?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $44,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,104/mo in ZIP 77081. The local median household income is $43,251/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77081?

Rent in ZIP 77081 has decreased 6.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77081 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77081 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,104/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($43,251/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77081 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 77081 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 93.4% of ZIP 77081 households are renters, while 6.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 77081 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 77081 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77081 is more affordable than Houston overall. At $1,104/mo, it's $463 below the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77081 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77081 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,104/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 77081's median household income ($43,251/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77081 31%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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