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ZIP 77086

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 28,653·Harris County·518th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,371/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.7%
Month-over-Month
+3.7%
vs US Median
-$594
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ZIP 77086 · $1,371
More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,140
1 BR
$1,180
2 BR
$1,400
3 BR
$1,880
4 BR+
$2,350
Research median
$1,400/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
$16,452/yr
At $1,371/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (-2.7% YoY, +3.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77086 (Houston, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,653
Median income
$58,200
Median age
33.9
Renters
45.2%
Age distribution
28.5%
22.5%
26.6%
12.4%
Under 1828.5%
18–3422.5%
35–5426.6%
55–6412.4%
65+10%
Gender
51.1%
48.9%
Male51.1%
Female48.9%
Race & ethnicity
17.9%
17.2%
66%
White17.9%
Black17.2%
Hispanic66%
Asian8.5%
Education (25+)
31.8%
31.7%
26%
No HS diploma31.8%
HS diploma31.7%
Some college26%
Bachelor's+10.6%
Housing tenure
54.8%
45.2%
Owner54.8%
Renter45.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77086 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,523 → $58,200
up 13.0%
Population
30,071 → 28,653
down 4.7%
Renter share
43.3% → 45.2%
+1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
10.2% → 10.6%
+0.4 pts
Median age
32.1 → 33.9
+1.8 yrs

Median household income grew from $51,523 to $58,200 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.0% shift. Headcount in the area went from 30,071 to 28,653 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.7% change. About 45.2% of households rent today, against 43.3% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77086 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,371/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($58,200/yr), ZIP 77086 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77086?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77086 (Houston, TX) is $1,371. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77086 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77086's median rent of $1,371/mo is $594 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77086 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77086 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #518 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,371/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77086?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,371/mo in ZIP 77086. The local median household income is $58,200/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77086?

Rent in ZIP 77086 has decreased 2.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77086 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77086 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,371/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($58,200/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77086 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77086 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.2% of ZIP 77086 households are renters, while 54.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77086 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77086 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77086 is more affordable than Houston overall. At $1,371/mo, it's $196 below the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77086 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77086 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,371/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 77086's median household income ($58,200/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77086 28%Benchmark 30%
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