ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 77095

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 69,767·Harris County·490th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,394/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.3%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$538
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 77095 · $1,394
More affordable than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,029
1 BR
$1,063
2 BR
$1,262
3 BR
$1,701
4 BR+
$2,119
Research median
$1,262/mo

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

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 77095 usually run 0.5% below trend in December and 0.7% above it in June, about $17 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 77095 is 2.2% below its high of $1,426 in January 2026, at $1,394 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 77095 changed -1.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 77095 rose 27.4% while median household income rose -0.7% ($92,225 to $91,594). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 77095 is 25.1% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 8 months in a row, and rose in 4 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($91,594) is $2,290 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,840); a 3-bedroom is $2,480.

Rank in Houston

33rd cheapest of 92 ZIP codes in Houston.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 77069, 9 miles away, rents for 17% less ($1,154/mo), about $2,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 77095. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$16,728/yr
At $1,394/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.3% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77095 (Houston, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 43.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
69,767
Median income
$91,594
Median age
39.8
Renters
29.4%
Age distribution
21.1%
22.9%
29.1%
12.4%
14.5%
Under 1821.1%
18–3422.9%
35–5429.1%
55–6412.4%
65+14.5%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
43.1%
13%
30.4%
15%
White43.1%
Black13%
Hispanic30.4%
Asian15%
Education (25+)
18.4%
30.1%
43.5%
No HS diploma8%
HS diploma18.4%
Some college30.1%
Bachelor's+43.5%
Housing tenure
70.6%
29.4%
Owner70.6%
Renter29.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77095 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,167 → $1,394
up 19.5%
Income
$87,960 → $91,594
up 4.1%
Population
71,138 → 69,767
down 1.9%
Renter share
27.7% → 29.4%
+1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
40.2% → 43.5%
+3.3 pts
Median age
38.2 → 39.8
+1.6 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 77095 in Houston, TX has increased from $1,167 to $1,394, a 19.5% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 77095 in Houston, TX now reports about $91,594, up from $87,960 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 1.9% since 2021, moving from about 71,138 residents to roughly 69,767. Renters now make up 29.4% of households, compared with 27.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 43.5% of adults here, versus 40.2% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 77095 in Houston, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 77095 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,394/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,063/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,262/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($91,594/yr), ZIP 77095 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77095?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (about $27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,394/mo in ZIP 77095. The local median household income is $91,594/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77095?

Rent in ZIP 77095 has fallen 1.3% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 2.2% below its high of $1,426 in January 2026.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 77095?

Asking rents in ZIP 77095 are usually lowest in December, about 0.5% below their yearly trend, and highest in June, about 0.7% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $17 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 77095?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 77095 rose 27.4% while median household income rose -0.7%, from $92,225 to $91,594. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 77095 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77095 is one of the more affordable among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #490 of 693 at $1,394/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 77095 changed -1.3%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 77095 compare to the rest of Houston?

At $1,394/mo, ZIP 77095 is $150 below the Houston citywide median of $1,544/mo. It is the 33rd cheapest of 92 ZIP codes in Houston.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,394/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 77095's median household income ($91,594/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77095 18%Benchmark 30%
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