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ZIP 77396

Part of Humble, TX
Pop. 61,735·Harris County·374th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,569/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
-$396
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ZIP 77396 · $1,569
More affordable than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,370
1 BR
$1,420
2 BR
$1,690
3 BR
$2,270
4 BR+
$2,840
Research median
$1,690/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
$18,828/yr
At $1,569/mo median
Location
CityHumble
StateTX
CountyHarris County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.3% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77396 (Humble, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
61,735
Median income
$78,169
Median age
33.3
Renters
33.1%
Age distribution
28.3%
25.3%
29.1%
Under 1828.3%
18–3425.3%
35–5429.1%
55–649.4%
65+8%
Gender
53.3%
46.7%
Male53.3%
Female46.7%
Race & ethnicity
24.8%
30.5%
47.8%
White24.8%
Black30.5%
Hispanic47.8%
Asian3.8%
Education (25+)
15.9%
29.9%
31.5%
22.7%
No HS diploma15.9%
HS diploma29.9%
Some college31.5%
Bachelor's+22.7%
Housing tenure
66.9%
33.1%
Owner66.9%
Renter33.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77396 in Humble, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,276 → $1,569
up 23.0%
Income
$70,623 → $78,169
up 10.7%
Population
61,720 → 61,735
up 0.0%
Renter share
33.9% → 33.1%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
25.1% → 22.7%
-2.4 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 77396 in Humble, TX has shifted from $1,276 to $1,569, up 23.0% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $70,623 to $78,169 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.7% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 25.1% to 22.7% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 77396 in Humble, TX reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77396 covers Humble, TX. The median rent here is $1,569/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,690/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($78,169/yr), ZIP 77396 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77396?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77396 (Humble, TX) is $1,569. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77396 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77396's median rent of $1,569/mo is $396 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77396 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77396 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #374 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,569/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77396?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,569/mo in ZIP 77396. The local median household income is $78,169/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77396?

Rent in ZIP 77396 has increased 4.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77396 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77396 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,569/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($78,169/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77396 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77396 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.1% of ZIP 77396 households are renters, while 66.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77396 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77396 compare to the rest of Humble?

ZIP 77396 is more affordable than Humble overall. At $1,569/mo, it's $57 below the Humble citywide median of $1,626/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77396 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77396 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,569/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 77396's median household income ($78,169/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77396 24%Benchmark 30%
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