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ZIP 77082

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 59,412·Harris County·560th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,308/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.4%
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
-$657
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ZIP 77082 · $1,308
More affordable than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$962
1 BR
$998
2 BR
$1,185
3 BR
$1,594
4 BR+
$1,989
Research median
$1,185/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
$15,696/yr
At $1,308/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.4% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77082 (Houston, TX) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 36.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
59,412
Median income
$62,455
Median age
34
Renters
63.6%
Age distribution
22.1%
28.9%
27.4%
Under 1822.1%
18–3428.9%
35–5427.4%
55–6410.1%
65+11.4%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
22.5%
40.3%
27.5%
White22.5%
Black40.3%
Hispanic27.5%
Asian10%
Education (25+)
21.3%
30.5%
36.7%
No HS diploma11.5%
HS diploma21.3%
Some college30.5%
Bachelor's+36.7%
Housing tenure
36.4%
63.6%
Owner36.4%
Renter63.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77082 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,147 → $1,308
up 14.0%
Income
$54,686 → $62,455
up 14.2%
Population
52,827 → 59,412
up 12.5%
Renter share
62.6% → 63.6%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
36.3% → 36.7%
+0.4 pts
Median age
35.6 → 34
-1.6 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 77082 in Houston, TX paid around $1,147 a month. That figure now sits near $1,308, up 14.0% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $54,686 in 2021 to $62,455 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 77082 in Houston, TX adding about 6,585 residents over the five-year window, up 12.5% on net. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 77082 in Houston, TX market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77082 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,308/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $998/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,185/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($62,455/yr), ZIP 77082 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 77082?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77082 (Houston, TX) is $1,308. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77082 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77082's median rent of $1,308/mo is $657 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77082 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77082 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #560 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,308/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77082?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,308/mo in ZIP 77082. The local median household income is $62,455/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77082?

Rent in ZIP 77082 has increased 2.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77082 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77082 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,308/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($62,455/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77082 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77082 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 63.6% of ZIP 77082 households are renters, while 36.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 77082 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 77082 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77082 is more affordable than Houston overall. At $1,308/mo, it's $259 below the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77082 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77082 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,308/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 77082's median household income ($62,455/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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