ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 77085

Part of Houston, TX

Pop. 16,513·Harris County·571st most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$1,289/mo

Year-over-Year

-2.4%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

-$643

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 77085 · $1,289

More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,270

1 BR

$1,310

2 BR

$1,560

3 BR

$2,100

4 BR+

$2,620

Research median

$1,560/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 77085 is 3.6% below its high of $1,337 in October 2025, at $1,289 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 77085 changed -2.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($68,470) is $1,712 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,560); a 3-bedroom is $2,100.

Rank in Houston

21st cheapest of 92 ZIP codes in Houston.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 77081, 6 miles away, rents for 28% less ($933/mo), about $4,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 77085. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$15,468/yr

At $1,289/mo median

Location

CityHouston

StateTX

CountyHarris County

Rent Market Meter

Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (down 2.4% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (-2.4% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77085 (Houston, TX) is majority owner-occupied, 15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

16,513

Median income

$68,470

Median age

40.3

Renters

31.6%

Age distribution

22%

20.8%

28.8%

13%

15.5%

Under 1822%

18–3420.8%

35–5428.8%

55–6413%

65+15.5%

Gender

50%

Male50%

Female50%

Race & ethnicity

15.3%

29.9%

62.2%

White15.3%

Black29.9%

Hispanic62.2%

Asian1.7%

Education (25+)

36.6%

29%

19.2%

15.2%

No HS diploma36.6%

HS diploma29%

Some college19.2%

Bachelor's+15.2%

Housing tenure

68.4%

31.6%

Owner68.4%

Renter31.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77085 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Income

$60,580 → $68,470

up 13.0%

Population

17,101 → 16,513

down 3.4%

Renter share

32.2% → 31.6%

-0.6 pts

Bachelor's+

16.1% → 15.2%

-0.9 pts

Median age

38 → 40.3

+2.3 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $60,580 to $68,470 across the same window, up 13.0% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 17,101 to 16,513 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.4% change.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 77085 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,289/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,560/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($68,470/yr), ZIP 77085 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77085?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,289/mo in ZIP 77085. The local median household income is $68,470/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77085?

Rent in ZIP 77085 has fallen 2.4% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 3.6% below its high of $1,337 in October 2025.

How does ZIP 77085 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77085 is one of the more affordable among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #571 of 693 at $1,289/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 77085 changed -2.3%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.