ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 77099

Part of Houston, TX

Pop. 50,064·Harris County·646th most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$1,143/mo

Year-over-Year

+0.8%

Month-over-Month

+0.2%

vs US Median

-$789

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 77099 · $1,143

More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$842

1 BR

$870

2 BR

$1,035

3 BR

$1,394

4 BR+

$1,739

Research median

$1,035/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 77099 is 1.2% below its high of $1,157 in February 2024, at $1,143 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 77099 changed +0.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 5 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($49,396) is $1,235 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a studio ($1,220); a 1-bedroom is $1,260.

Rank in Houston

9th cheapest of 92 ZIP codes in Houston.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 77036, 4 miles away, rents for 18% less ($934/mo), about $2,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 77099. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$13,716/yr

At $1,143/mo median

Location

CityHouston

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 (+0.8% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77099 (Houston, TX) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 21% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

50,064

Median income

$49,396

Median age

33.9

Renters

62.6%

Age distribution

28.1%

23.7%

26.1%

12.6%

Under 1828.1%

18–3423.7%

35–5426.1%

55–649.4%

65+12.6%

Gender

49.9%

50.1%

Male49.9%

Female50.1%

Race & ethnicity

15.6%

32.5%

45.6%

13.7%

White15.6%

Black32.5%

Hispanic45.6%

Asian13.7%

Education (25+)

27.5%

26.4%

25.1%

21%

No HS diploma27.5%

HS diploma26.4%

Some college25.1%

Bachelor's+21%

Housing tenure

37.4%

62.6%

Owner37.4%

Renter62.6%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 77099 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,068 → $1,143

up 7.0%

Income

$40,710 → $49,396

up 21.3%

Population

50,113 → 50,064

down 0.1%

Renter share

64.2% → 62.6%

-1.6 pts

Bachelor's+

17.1% → 21%

+3.9 pts

Median age

32.2 → 33.9

+1.7 yrs

Since 2023, the typical rent in ZIP 77099 in Houston, TX has increased from $1,068 to $1,143, a 7.0% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $49,396 today, compared with $40,710 five years earlier. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. Renters now make up 62.6% of households, compared with 64.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 21% of adults here, versus 17.1% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 77099 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,143/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $870/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,035/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($49,396/yr), ZIP 77099 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77099?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $46,000/year (about $22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,143/mo in ZIP 77099. The local median household income is $49,396/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77099?

Rent in ZIP 77099 has risen 0.8% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 1.2% below its high of $1,157 in February 2024.

How does ZIP 77099 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77099 is one of the more affordable among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #646 of 693 at $1,143/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 77099 changed +0.8%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.