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ZIP 77088

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 57,047·Harris County·210th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,736/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.3%
Month-over-Month
-1.7%
vs US Median
-$194
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ZIP 77088 · $1,736
More affordable than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,110
1 BR
$1,150
2 BR
$1,370
3 BR
$1,840
4 BR+
$2,300
Research median
$1,370/mo

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

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$20,832/yr
At $1,736/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77088 (Houston, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
57,047
Median income
$54,411
Median age
32.7
Renters
38.1%
Age distribution
27.5%
25.7%
23%
12.1%
Under 1827.5%
18–3425.7%
35–5423%
55–6411.8%
65+12.1%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
15.1%
40.4%
50.6%
White15.1%
Black40.4%
Hispanic50.6%
Asian1.8%
Education (25+)
25.8%
34.3%
25.6%
14.3%
No HS diploma25.8%
HS diploma34.3%
Some college25.6%
Bachelor's+14.3%
Housing tenure
61.9%
38.1%
Owner61.9%
Renter38.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77088 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,869 → $54,411
up 18.6%
Population
54,601 → 57,047
up 4.5%
Renter share
35.5% → 38.1%
+2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
12.9% → 14.3%
+1.4 pts
Median age
34 → 32.7
-1.3 yrs

Median household income rose from $45,869 to $54,411 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.6% shift. The population has grown by 4.5% since 2021, moving from about 54,601 residents to roughly 57,047. Renters now make up 38.1% of households, compared with 35.5% five years ago.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 77088 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,736/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($54,411/yr), ZIP 77088 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77088?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77088 (Houston, TX) is $1,736. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77088 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77088's median rent of $1,736/mo is $194 (10%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 77088 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77088 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #210 out of 687 ZIPs tracked at $1,736/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77088?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,736/mo in ZIP 77088. The local median household income is $54,411/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77088?

Rent in ZIP 77088 has decreased 1.3% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77088 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77088 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,736/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($54,411/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77088 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 77088 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.1% of ZIP 77088 households are renters, while 61.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77088 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77088 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77088 is pricier than Houston as a whole. At $1,736/mo, it's $187 above the Houston citywide median of $1,549/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77088 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77088 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $1,736/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 77088's median household income ($54,411/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77088 38%Benchmark 30%
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