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ZIP 77087

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 34,347·Harris County·446th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,474/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.2%
Month-over-Month
+4.5%
vs US Median
-$491
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ZIP 77087 · $1,474
More affordable than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$950
1 BR
$980
2 BR
$1,170
3 BR
$1,570
4 BR+
$1,960
Research median
$1,170/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
$17,688/yr
At $1,474/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 1.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.2% YoY, +4.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77087 (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, 11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,347
Median income
$52,847
Median age
36.5
Renters
47.7%
Age distribution
25.3%
22.8%
26.1%
12.9%
12.9%
Under 1825.3%
18–3422.8%
35–5426.1%
55–6412.9%
65+12.9%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
20.2%
15.1%
78.2%
White20.2%
Black15.1%
Hispanic78.2%
Asian1.2%
Education (25+)
37.4%
29.4%
22%
No HS diploma37.4%
HS diploma29.4%
Some college22%
Bachelor's+11.2%
Housing tenure
52.3%
47.7%
Owner52.3%
Renter47.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77087 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$46,478 → $52,847
up 13.7%
Population
36,710 → 34,347
down 6.4%
Renter share
45.1% → 47.7%
+2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
10.6% → 11.2%
+0.6 pts
Median age
32 → 36.5
+4.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 77087 in Houston, TX now reports about $52,847, up from $46,478 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 36,710 to 34,347 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.4% change. About 47.7% of households rent today, against 45.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77087 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,474/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($52,847/yr), ZIP 77087 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77087?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77087 (Houston, TX) is $1,474. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77087 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77087's median rent of $1,474/mo is $491 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77087 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77087 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #446 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,474/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77087?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,474/mo in ZIP 77087. The local median household income is $52,847/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77087?

Rent in ZIP 77087 has decreased 1.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77087 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77087 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,474/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($52,847/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77087 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 77087 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.7% of ZIP 77087 households are renters, while 52.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77087 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77087 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77087 is more affordable than Houston overall. At $1,474/mo, it's $93 below the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77087 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77087 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,474/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 77087's median household income ($52,847/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77087 33%Benchmark 30%
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