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ZIP 77083

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 73,230·Harris County·116th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,927/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
-$38
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ZIP 77083 · $1,927
More expensive than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,300
1 BR
$1,350
2 BR
$1,600
3 BR
$2,150
4 BR+
$2,680
Research median
$1,600/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
$23,124/yr
At $1,927/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.0% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77083 (Houston, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
73,230
Median income
$64,418
Median age
36.2
Renters
35.8%
Age distribution
23.5%
25.1%
23.8%
12.5%
15.1%
Under 1823.5%
18–3425.1%
35–5423.8%
55–6412.5%
65+15.1%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
16.1%
28.3%
37.3%
23.3%
White16.1%
Black28.3%
Hispanic37.3%
Asian23.3%
Education (25+)
21.9%
26.3%
26.4%
25.5%
No HS diploma21.9%
HS diploma26.3%
Some college26.4%
Bachelor's+25.5%
Housing tenure
64.2%
35.8%
Owner64.2%
Renter35.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77083 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,486 → $1,927
up 29.7%
Income
$55,961 → $64,418
up 15.1%
Population
77,663 → 73,230
down 5.7%
Renter share
35.8% → 35.8%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
23.8% → 25.5%
+1.7 pts
Median age
34.4 → 36.2
+1.8 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 77083 in Houston, TX has shifted from $1,486 to $1,927, up 29.7% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $64,418 today, compared with $55,961 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 77083 in Houston, TX losing about 4,433 residents over the five-year window, down 5.7% on net. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77083 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,927/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,600/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($64,418/yr), ZIP 77083 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77083?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77083 (Houston, TX) is $1,927. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77083 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77083's median rent of $1,927/mo is $38 (2%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77083 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77083 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #116 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,927/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77083?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,927/mo in ZIP 77083. The local median household income is $64,418/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77083?

Rent in ZIP 77083 has decreased 1.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77083 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77083 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,927/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($64,418/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77083 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 77083 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.8% of ZIP 77083 households are renters, while 64.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77083 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77083 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77083 is pricier than Houston as a whole. At $1,927/mo, it's $360 above the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77083 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77083 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,927/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 77083's median household income ($64,418/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77083 36%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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