ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 77087

Part of Houston, TX

Pop. 34,347·Harris County·361st most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$1,569/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.8%

Month-over-Month

+1.6%

vs US Median

-$363

Reported rents

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ZIP 77087 · $1,569

More affordable than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

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 77087 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in June 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 77087 changed +3.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($52,847) is $1,321 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,170); a 3-bedroom is $1,570.

Rank in Houston

52nd cheapest of 92 ZIP codes in Houston.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 77023, 3 miles away, rents for 13% less ($1,369/mo), about $2,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 77087. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,828/yr

At $1,569/mo median

Location

CityHouston

StateTX

CountyHarris County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 3.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.8% YoY, +1.6% 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%

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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 77087 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,569/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($52,847/yr), ZIP 77087 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $63,000/year (about $30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,569/mo in ZIP 77087. The local median household income is $52,847/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77087?

Rent in ZIP 77087 has risen 3.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in June 2023.

How does ZIP 77087 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77087 is in the middle among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #361 of 693 at $1,569/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 77087 changed +3.8%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.