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ZIP 77327

Part of Dayton, TX
Pop. 42,685·Liberty County·271st most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,682/mo
Year-over-Year
+17.4%
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
-$283
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ZIP 77327 · $1,682
More affordable than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$940
1 BR
$980
2 BR
$1,160
3 BR
$1,560
4 BR+
$1,950
Research median
$1,160/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,184/yr
At $1,682/mo median
Location
CityDayton
StateTX
CountyLiberty County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 17.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+17.4% YoY, -0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77327 (Dayton, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,685
Median income
$62,219
Median age
28.4
Renters
14.4%
Age distribution
34.4%
24.4%
22.4%
Under 1834.4%
18–3424.4%
35–5422.4%
55–6410.5%
65+8.3%
Gender
52.2%
47.8%
Male52.2%
Female47.8%
Race & ethnicity
42.5%
56.1%
White42.5%
Black7.9%
Hispanic56.1%
Asian0.8%
Education (25+)
26.8%
39.2%
23.6%
No HS diploma26.8%
HS diploma39.2%
Some college23.6%
Bachelor's+10.3%
Housing tenure
85.6%
14.4%
Owner85.6%
Renter14.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77327 in Dayton, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,173 → $62,219
up 26.5%
Population
29,710 → 42,685
up 43.7%
Renter share
20.8% → 14.4%
-6.4 pts
Bachelor's+
10.3% → 10.3%
+0.0 pts
Median age
31.7 → 28.4
-3.3 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $49,173 to $62,219 across the same window, up 26.5% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 77327 in Dayton, TX adding about 12,975 residents over the five-year window, up 43.7% on net. The renter share has eased from 20.8% to 14.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77327 covers Dayton, TX. The median rent here is $1,682/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($62,219/yr), ZIP 77327 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 17.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77327?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77327 (Dayton, TX) is $1,682. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77327 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77327's median rent of $1,682/mo is $283 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77327 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77327 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #271 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,682/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77327?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,682/mo in ZIP 77327. The local median household income is $62,219/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77327?

Rent in ZIP 77327 has increased 17.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77327 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77327 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,682/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($62,219/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77327 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 77327 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14.4% of ZIP 77327 households are renters, while 85.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77327 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 77327 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77327 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,682/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 77327's median household income ($62,219/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77327 32%Benchmark 30%
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