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ZIP 77096

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 35,032·Harris County·527th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,362/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.1%
Month-over-Month
-3.6%
vs US Median
-$603
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ZIP 77096 · $1,362
More affordable than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,230
1 BR
$1,270
2 BR
$1,510
3 BR
$2,030
4 BR+
$2,530
Research median
$1,510/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
$16,344/yr
At $1,362/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 3.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.1% YoY, -3.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77096 (Houston, TX) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 54.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,032
Median income
$82,852
Median age
36.4
Renters
55.1%
Age distribution
25.2%
22.5%
26.9%
14.9%
Under 1825.2%
18–3422.5%
35–5426.9%
55–6410.6%
65+14.9%
Gender
45.3%
54.7%
Male45.3%
Female54.7%
Race & ethnicity
49.1%
19.7%
24%
White49.1%
Black19.7%
Hispanic24%
Asian7.8%
Education (25+)
15.2%
20.3%
54.3%
No HS diploma10.3%
HS diploma15.2%
Some college20.3%
Bachelor's+54.3%
Housing tenure
44.9%
55.1%
Owner44.9%
Renter55.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77096 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$71,930 → $82,852
up 15.2%
Population
32,744 → 35,032
up 7.0%
Renter share
50.2% → 55.1%
+4.9 pts
Bachelor's+
54.2% → 54.3%
+0.1 pts

Household income in the area moved from $71,930 to $82,852 across the same window, up 15.2% versus 2021. The population has grown by 7.0% since 2021, moving from about 32,744 residents to roughly 35,032. Renters now make up 55.1% of households, compared with 50.2% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77096 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,362/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,510/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($82,852/yr), ZIP 77096 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77096?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77096 (Houston, TX) is $1,362. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77096 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77096's median rent of $1,362/mo is $603 (31%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77096 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77096 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #527 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,362/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77096?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,362/mo in ZIP 77096. The local median household income is $82,852/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77096?

Rent in ZIP 77096 has increased 3.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77096 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77096 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,362/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($82,852/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77096 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77096 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.1% of ZIP 77096 households are renters, while 44.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 77096 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 77096 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77096 is more affordable than Houston overall. At $1,362/mo, it's $205 below the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77096 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77096 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,362/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 77096's median household income ($82,852/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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