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ZIP 77089

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 57,741·Harris County·391st most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,537/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.1%
Month-over-Month
+4.4%
vs US Median
-$428
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ZIP 77089 · $1,537
More affordable than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,350
1 BR
$1,400
2 BR
$1,660
3 BR
$2,230
4 BR+
$2,780
Research median
$1,660/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
$18,444/yr
At $1,537/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.1% YoY, +4.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77089 (Houston, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 26.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
57,741
Median income
$88,140
Median age
34.6
Renters
32.7%
Age distribution
26.4%
24.2%
26.1%
12.4%
Under 1826.4%
18–3424.2%
35–5426.1%
55–6410.9%
65+12.4%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
27.7%
13.7%
48.5%
17%
White27.7%
Black13.7%
Hispanic48.5%
Asian17%
Education (25+)
15.2%
26.6%
31.7%
26.5%
No HS diploma15.2%
HS diploma26.6%
Some college31.7%
Bachelor's+26.5%
Housing tenure
67.3%
32.7%
Owner67.3%
Renter32.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77089 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,143 → $1,537
up 34.5%
Income
$77,960 → $88,140
up 13.1%
Population
59,042 → 57,741
down 2.2%
Renter share
30.1% → 32.7%
+2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
25.6% → 26.5%
+0.9 pts

The median rent in ZIP 77089 in Houston, TX stood at $1,143 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,537, reflecting a 34.5% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $77,960 to $88,140 across the same window, up 13.1% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 2.2% since 2021, moving from about 59,042 residents to roughly 57,741. Renters now make up 32.7% of households, compared with 30.1% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 77089 in Houston, TX look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77089 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,537/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,660/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($88,140/yr), ZIP 77089 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77089?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77089 (Houston, TX) is $1,537. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77089 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77089's median rent of $1,537/mo is $428 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77089 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77089 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #391 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,537/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77089?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,537/mo in ZIP 77089. The local median household income is $88,140/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77089?

Rent in ZIP 77089 has increased 2.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77089 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77089 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,537/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($88,140/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77089 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77089 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.7% of ZIP 77089 households are renters, while 67.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77089 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77089 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77089 is more affordable than Houston overall. At $1,537/mo, it's $30 below the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77089 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77089 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,537/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 77089's median household income ($88,140/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77089 21%Benchmark 30%
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