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ZIP 77085

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 16,513·Harris County·338th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,616/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.5%
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
-$349
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ZIP 77085 · $1,616
More affordable than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,392/yr
At $1,616/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.5% YoY, +1.8% 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%
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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77085 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,616/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,560/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($68,470/yr), ZIP 77085 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77085?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77085 (Houston, TX) is $1,616. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77085 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77085's median rent of $1,616/mo is $349 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77085 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77085 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #338 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,616/mo.

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 $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,616/mo in ZIP 77085. The local median household income is $68,470/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77085?

Rent in ZIP 77085 has increased 5.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77085 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77085 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,616/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($68,470/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77085 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77085 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.6% of ZIP 77085 households are renters, while 68.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77085 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77085 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77085 is pricier than Houston as a whole. At $1,616/mo, it's $49 above the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77085 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77085 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,616/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 77085's median household income ($68,470/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77085 28%Benchmark 30%
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