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ZIP 77356

Pop. 32,583·Montgomery County·180th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,814/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.5%
Month-over-Month
+5.0%
vs US Median
-$151
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ZIP 77356 · $1,814
More affordable than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,530
1 BR
$1,580
2 BR
$1,880
3 BR
$2,530
4 BR+
$3,150
Research median
$1,880/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
$21,768/yr
At $1,814/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyMontgomery County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77356 (Montgomery, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 46.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,583
Median income
$106,804
Median age
48.4
Renters
18.5%
Age distribution
18.8%
16.3%
22.4%
16.5%
26%
Under 1818.8%
18–3416.3%
35–5422.4%
55–6416.5%
65+26%
Gender
51.4%
48.6%
Male51.4%
Female48.6%
Race & ethnicity
87.8%
White87.8%
Black3.2%
Hispanic5.9%
Asian1%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
18.8%
29.9%
46.5%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma18.8%
Some college29.9%
Bachelor's+46.5%
Housing tenure
81.5%
18.5%
Owner81.5%
Renter18.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77356 in Montgomery, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$105,825 → $106,804
up 0.9%
Population
28,689 → 32,583
up 13.6%
Renter share
14.9% → 18.5%
+3.6 pts
Bachelor's+
43.8% → 46.5%
+2.7 pts
Median age
46.5 → 48.4
+1.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $105,825 to $106,804 across the same window, up 0.9% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 28,689 to 32,583 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.6% change. About 18.5% of households rent today, against 14.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 43.8% to 46.5%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77356 covers Montgomery, TX. The median rent here is $1,814/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,880/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($106,804/yr), ZIP 77356 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77356?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77356 (Montgomery, TX) is $1,814. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77356 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77356's median rent of $1,814/mo is $151 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77356 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77356 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #180 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,814/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77356?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,814/mo in ZIP 77356. The local median household income is $106,804/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77356?

Rent in ZIP 77356 has decreased 4.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77356 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77356 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,814/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($106,804/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77356 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77356 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.5% of ZIP 77356 households are renters, while 81.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77356 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77356 compare to the rest of Montgomery?

ZIP 77356 is more affordable than Montgomery overall. At $1,814/mo, it's $71 below the Montgomery citywide median of $1,885/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77356 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77356 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,814/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 77356's median household income ($106,804/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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