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ZIP 77338

Part of Humble, TX
Pop. 48,031·Harris County·378th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,562/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
-$403
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ZIP 77338 · $1,562
More affordable than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,250
1 BR
$1,290
2 BR
$1,540
3 BR
$2,070
4 BR+
$2,580
Research median
$1,540/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,744/yr
At $1,562/mo median
Location
CityHumble
StateTX
CountyHarris County
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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 (-5.0% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77338 (Humble, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 21.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
48,031
Median income
$64,755
Median age
31.9
Renters
52.5%
Age distribution
28.6%
25.8%
26.8%
Under 1828.6%
18–3425.8%
35–5426.8%
55–648.7%
65+10%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
29.1%
36.6%
37.4%
White29.1%
Black36.6%
Hispanic37.4%
Asian2.6%
Education (25+)
29.6%
39.3%
21.2%
No HS diploma10%
HS diploma29.6%
Some college39.3%
Bachelor's+21.2%
Housing tenure
47.5%
52.5%
Owner47.5%
Renter52.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77338 in Humble, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,327 → $1,562
up 17.7%
Income
$61,135 → $64,755
up 5.9%
Population
46,780 → 48,031
up 2.7%
Renter share
47% → 52.5%
+5.5 pts
Bachelor's+
16.6% → 21.2%
+4.6 pts
Median age
32.6 → 31.9
-0.7 yrs

Rent in ZIP 77338 in Humble, TX has climbed 17.7% since 2021, going from about $1,327 per month to roughly $1,562 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 77338 in Humble, TX now reports about $64,755, up from $61,135 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 11.8 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 46,780 to 48,031 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.7% change. About 52.5% of households rent today, against 47% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 16.6% to 21.2%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 77338 in Humble, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77338 covers Humble, TX. The median rent here is $1,562/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,540/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($64,755/yr), ZIP 77338 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77338?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77338 (Humble, TX) is $1,562. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77338 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77338's median rent of $1,562/mo is $403 (21%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77338 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77338 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #378 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,562/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77338?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,562/mo in ZIP 77338. The local median household income is $64,755/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77338?

Rent in ZIP 77338 has decreased 5.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77338 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77338 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,562/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($64,755/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77338 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77338 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 52.5% of ZIP 77338 households are renters, while 47.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 77338 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 77338 compare to the rest of Humble?

ZIP 77338 is more affordable than Humble overall. At $1,562/mo, it's $64 below the Humble citywide median of $1,626/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77338 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77338 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,562/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 77338's median household income ($64,755/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77338 29%Benchmark 30%
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