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ZIP 77098

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 17,210·Harris County·228th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,717/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.5%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
-$213
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ZIP 77098 · $1,717
More affordable than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,267
1 BR
$1,306
2 BR
$1,557
3 BR
$2,091
4 BR+
$2,613
Research median
$1,557/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
$20,604/yr
At $1,717/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77098 (Houston, TX) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 80.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,210
Median income
$116,650
Median age
37.3
Renters
65.9%
Age distribution
15.5%
30.8%
32%
13%
Under 1815.5%
18–3430.8%
35–5432%
55–648.7%
65+13%
Gender
51.4%
48.6%
Male51.4%
Female48.6%
Race & ethnicity
59.6%
16.2%
15.4%
White59.6%
Black8%
Hispanic16.2%
Asian15.4%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
12.3%
80.8%
No HS diploma1.4%
HS diploma5.5%
Some college12.3%
Bachelor's+80.8%
Housing tenure
34.1%
65.9%
Owner34.1%
Renter65.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77098 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,429 → $1,717
up 20.2%
Income
$110,454 → $116,650
up 5.6%
Population
15,414 → 17,210
up 11.7%
Renter share
67.8% → 65.9%
-1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
85.5% → 80.8%
-4.7 pts
Median age
36 → 37.3
+1.3 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 77098 in Houston, TX stood at $1,429 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,717, reflecting a 20.2% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 77098 in Houston, TX now reports about $116,650, up from $110,454 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 11.7% since 2021, moving from about 15,414 residents to roughly 17,210. Renters now make up 65.9% of households, compared with 67.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 80.8% of adults here, versus 85.5% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 77098 in Houston, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 77098 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,717/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,306/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,557/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($116,650/yr), ZIP 77098 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77098?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77098 (Houston, TX) is $1,717. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77098 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77098's median rent of $1,717/mo is $213 (11%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 77098 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77098 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #228 out of 687 ZIPs tracked at $1,717/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77098?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,717/mo in ZIP 77098. The local median household income is $116,650/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77098?

Rent in ZIP 77098 has decreased 2.5% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77098 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77098 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,717/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($116,650/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77098 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77098 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 65.9% of ZIP 77098 households are renters, while 34.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 77098 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 77098 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77098 is pricier than Houston as a whole. At $1,717/mo, it's $168 above the Houston citywide median of $1,549/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77098 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77098 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,717/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 77098's median household income ($116,650/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77098 18%Benchmark 30%
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