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ZIP 77090

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 40,110·Harris County·672nd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,046/mo
Year-over-Year
-12.2%
Month-over-Month
+0.1%
vs US Median
-$919
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ZIP 77090 · $1,046
More affordable than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$770
1 BR
$795
2 BR
$949
3 BR
$1,276
4 BR+
$1,590
Research median
$949/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
$12,552/yr
At $1,046/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 12.2% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-12.2% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77090 (Houston, TX) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 25.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,110
Median income
$50,903
Median age
30.6
Renters
70.7%
Age distribution
28.7%
29%
23.8%
Under 1828.7%
18–3429%
35–5423.8%
55–649.4%
65+9.2%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
18.3%
49%
30.9%
White18.3%
Black49%
Hispanic30.9%
Asian1.4%
Other0.5%
Education (25+)
30.5%
33.3%
25.3%
No HS diploma10.9%
HS diploma30.5%
Some college33.3%
Bachelor's+25.3%
Housing tenure
29.3%
70.7%
Owner29.3%
Renter70.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77090 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,022 → $1,046
up 2.3%
Income
$41,086 → $50,903
up 23.9%
Population
39,478 → 40,110
up 1.6%
Renter share
75.4% → 70.7%
-4.7 pts
Bachelor's+
23.6% → 25.3%
+1.7 pts
Median age
30 → 30.6
+0.6 yrs

Rent in ZIP 77090 in Houston, TX has increased 2.3% since 2021, going from about $1,022 per month to roughly $1,046 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 77090 in Houston, TX now reports about $50,903, up from $41,086 in 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 21.6 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 39,478 to 40,110 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.6% change. About 70.7% of households rent today, against 75.4% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 77090 in Houston, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77090 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,046/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $795/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $949/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($50,903/yr), ZIP 77090 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 12.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77090?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77090 (Houston, TX) is $1,046. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77090 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77090's median rent of $1,046/mo is $919 (47%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77090 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77090 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #672 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,046/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77090?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $42,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,046/mo in ZIP 77090. The local median household income is $50,903/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77090?

Rent in ZIP 77090 has decreased 12.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77090 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77090 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,046/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($50,903/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77090 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77090 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 70.7% of ZIP 77090 households are renters, while 29.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 77090 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 77090 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77090 is more affordable than Houston overall. At $1,046/mo, it's $521 below the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77090 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77090 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
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At $1,046/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 77090's median household income ($50,903/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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