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ZIP 77340

Pop. 37,517·Walker County·585th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,278/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.0%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$687
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ZIP 77340 · $1,278
More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$850
1 BR
$1,090
2 BR
$1,200
3 BR
$1,590
4 BR+
$1,770
Research median
$1,200/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
$15,336/yr
At $1,278/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyWalker 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 (-1.0% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77340 (Huntsville, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 28.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,517
Median income
$48,538
Median age
31.5
Renters
52.4%
Age distribution
13.6%
39.3%
24.2%
14.1%
Under 1813.6%
18–3439.3%
35–5424.2%
55–648.8%
65+14.1%
Gender
54.1%
45.9%
Male54.1%
Female45.9%
Race & ethnicity
62.5%
18.3%
19.7%
White62.5%
Black18.3%
Hispanic19.7%
Asian2%
Education (25+)
13.5%
27.5%
30.1%
28.9%
No HS diploma13.5%
HS diploma27.5%
Some college30.1%
Bachelor's+28.9%
Housing tenure
47.6%
52.4%
Owner47.6%
Renter52.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77340 in Huntsville, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$39,133 → $48,538
up 24.0%
Population
32,826 → 37,517
up 14.3%
Renter share
57.8% → 52.4%
-5.4 pts
Bachelor's+
27% → 28.9%
+1.9 pts
Median age
30.5 → 31.5
+1.0 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 77340 in Huntsville, TX now reports about $48,538, up from $39,133 in 2021. The population has grown by 14.3% since 2021, moving from about 32,826 residents to roughly 37,517. Renters now make up 52.4% of households, compared with 57.8% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77340 covers Huntsville, TX. The median rent here is $1,278/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($48,538/yr), ZIP 77340 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77340?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77340 (Huntsville, TX) is $1,278. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77340 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77340's median rent of $1,278/mo is $687 (35%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77340 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77340 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #585 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,278/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77340?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,278/mo in ZIP 77340. The local median household income is $48,538/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77340?

Rent in ZIP 77340 has decreased 1.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77340 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77340 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,278/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($48,538/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77340 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 77340 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 52.4% of ZIP 77340 households are renters, while 47.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 77340 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 77340 compare to the rest of Huntsville?

ZIP 77340 is more affordable than Huntsville overall. At $1,278/mo, it's $46 below the Huntsville citywide median of $1,324/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77340 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77340 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,278/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 77340's median household income ($48,538/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77340 32%Benchmark 30%
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