ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 77318

Part of Willis, TX

Pop. 20,792·Montgomery County·131st most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$1,886/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.5%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

-$46

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 77318 · $1,886

More expensive than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,200

1 BR

$1,240

2 BR

$1,480

3 BR

$1,990

4 BR+

$2,480

Research median

$1,480/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 77318 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in September 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 77318 changed +3.5% 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 4 months in a row, and rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($92,415) is $2,310 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,990); a 4-bedroom is $2,480.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 77304, 8 miles away, rents for 25% less ($1,414/mo), about $5,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 77318. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$22,632/yr

At $1,886/mo median

Location

CityWillis

StateTX

CountyMontgomery County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.5% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.5% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77318 (Willis, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 29% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

20,792

Median income

$92,415

Median age

43.1

Renters

19.3%

Age distribution

21.3%

14.7%

27.1%

17.1%

19.8%

Under 1821.3%

18–3414.7%

35–5427.1%

55–6417.1%

65+19.8%

Gender

49.5%

50.5%

Male49.5%

Female50.5%

Race & ethnicity

73.4%

16.1%

White73.4%

Black4.7%

Hispanic16.1%

Asian1.1%

Other4.7%

Education (25+)

33.3%

28.7%

29%

No HS diploma9.1%

HS diploma33.3%

Some college28.7%

Bachelor's+29%

Housing tenure

80.7%

19.3%

Owner80.7%

Renter19.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77318 in Willis, TX has changed in 5 years

Income

$80,820 → $92,415

up 14.3%

Population

18,348 → 20,792

up 13.3%

Renter share

20.1% → 19.3%

-0.8 pts

Bachelor's+

24% → 29%

+5.0 pts

Median age

51.1 → 43.1

-8.0 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 77318 in Willis, TX now reports about $92,415, up from $80,820 in 2021. The population has grown by 13.3% since 2021, moving from about 18,348 residents to roughly 20,792. College-educated residents now make up 29% of adults here, versus 24% in 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 77318 covers Willis, TX. The median rent here is $1,886/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,480/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($92,415/yr), ZIP 77318 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77318?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (about $36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,886/mo in ZIP 77318. The local median household income is $92,415/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77318?

Rent in ZIP 77318 has risen 3.5% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in September 2023.

How does ZIP 77318 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77318 is one of the pricier among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #131 of 693 at $1,886/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 77318 changed +3.5%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.