ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 77320

Part of Huntsville, TX

Pop. 38,152·Walker County·586th most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$1,264/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.2%

Month-over-Month

-0.8%

vs US Median

-$668

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 77320 · $1,264

More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$870

1 BR

$1,110

2 BR

$1,230

3 BR

$1,630

4 BR+

$1,810

Research median

$1,230/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

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 77320 changed +1.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($55,663) is $1,392 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,230); a 3-bedroom is $1,630.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 77320. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$15,168/yr

At $1,264/mo median

Location

CityHuntsville

StateTX

CountyWalker 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 (+1.2% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77320 (Huntsville, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

38,152

Median income

$55,663

Median age

39.9

Renters

34.1%

Age distribution

14.7%

26.9%

31%

14.1%

13.4%

Under 1814.7%

18–3426.9%

35–5431%

55–6414.1%

65+13.4%

Gender

64.6%

35.4%

Male64.6%

Female35.4%

Race & ethnicity

52.6%

22.6%

25.4%

White52.6%

Black22.6%

Hispanic25.4%

Education (25+)

17.4%

38.9%

28.2%

15.5%

No HS diploma17.4%

HS diploma38.9%

Some college28.2%

Bachelor's+15.5%

Housing tenure

65.9%

34.1%

Owner65.9%

Renter34.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77320 in Huntsville, TX has changed in 5 years

Income

$48,550 → $55,663

up 14.7%

Population

38,572 → 38,152

down 1.1%

Renter share

37.9% → 34.1%

-3.8 pts

Bachelor's+

15.8% → 15.5%

-0.3 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 77320 in Huntsville, TX now reports about $55,663, up from $48,550 in 2021. The population has contracted by 1.1% since 2021, moving from about 38,572 residents to roughly 38,152. Renters now make up 34.1% of households, compared with 37.9% five years ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 77320 covers Huntsville, TX. The median rent here is $1,264/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($55,663/yr), ZIP 77320 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77320?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,264/mo in ZIP 77320. The local median household income is $55,663/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77320?

Rent in ZIP 77320 has risen 1.2% over the past year.

How does ZIP 77320 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77320 is one of the more affordable among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #586 of 693 at $1,264/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 77320 changed +1.2%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.