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ZIP 77091

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 28,728·Harris County·136th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,855/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.1%
Month-over-Month
+4.7%
vs US Median
-$75
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ZIP 77091 · $1,855
More expensive than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,020
1 BR
$1,060
2 BR
$1,260
3 BR
$1,700
4 BR+
$2,110
Research median
$1,260/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
$22,260/yr
At $1,855/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77091 (Houston, TX) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,728
Median income
$35,432
Median age
33.9
Renters
64.6%
Age distribution
25.9%
24.9%
24.2%
14.4%
Under 1825.9%
18–3424.9%
35–5424.2%
55–6410.6%
65+14.4%
Gender
51.8%
48.2%
Male51.8%
Female48.2%
Race & ethnicity
19.6%
44.6%
46.2%
White19.6%
Black44.6%
Hispanic46.2%
Asian1.4%
Education (25+)
27.3%
29.1%
23.4%
20.1%
No HS diploma27.3%
HS diploma29.1%
Some college23.4%
Bachelor's+20.1%
Housing tenure
35.4%
64.6%
Owner35.4%
Renter64.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77091 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$32,441 → $35,432
up 9.2%
Population
30,008 → 28,728
down 4.3%
Renter share
63.7% → 64.6%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
16.8% → 20.1%
+3.3 pts
Median age
35 → 33.9
-1.1 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $35,432 today, compared with $32,441 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 30,008 to 28,728 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.3% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 16.8% to 20.1%.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 77091 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,855/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo.

At 63% of local median household income ($35,432/yr), ZIP 77091 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77091?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77091 (Houston, TX) is $1,855. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77091 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77091's median rent of $1,855/mo is $75 (4%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 77091 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77091 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #136 out of 687 ZIPs tracked at $1,855/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77091?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,855/mo in ZIP 77091. The local median household income is $35,432/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77091?

Rent in ZIP 77091 has increased 14.1% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77091 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77091 is considered expensive for renters. At $1,855/mo, rent takes approximately 63% of the local median household income ($35,432/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77091 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 77091 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 64.6% of ZIP 77091 households are renters, while 35.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 77091 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 77091 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77091 is pricier than Houston as a whole. At $1,855/mo, it's $306 above the Houston citywide median of $1,549/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77091 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77091 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
63%
EXPENSIVE

At $1,855/mo, rent takes ~63% of ZIP 77091's median household income ($35,432/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77091 63%Benchmark 30%
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