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ZIP 77401

Part of Bellaire, TX
Pop. 17,213·Harris County·21st most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$2,457/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+10.4%
vs US Median
+$492
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ZIP 77401 · $2,457
More expensive than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,920
1 BR
$1,980
2 BR
$2,360
3 BR
$3,170
4 BR+
$3,960
Research median
$2,360/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
$29,484/yr
At $2,457/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +10.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77401 (Bellaire, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 83.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,213
Median income
$243,750
Median age
43.2
Renters
12.1%
Age distribution
26.8%
28.4%
14.7%
18.5%
Under 1826.8%
18–3411.5%
35–5428.4%
55–6414.7%
65+18.5%
Gender
50.6%
49.4%
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Race & ethnicity
62.9%
22.5%
White62.9%
Black0.6%
Hispanic10.9%
Asian22.5%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
83.5%
No HS diploma1.1%
HS diploma4.3%
Some college11.1%
Bachelor's+83.5%
Housing tenure
87.9%
12.1%
Owner87.9%
Renter12.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77401 in Bellaire, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$210,577 → $243,750
up 15.8%
Population
17,362 → 17,213
down 0.9%
Renter share
11.2% → 12.1%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
80.7% → 83.5%
+2.8 pts
Median age
46 → 43.2
-2.8 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 77401 in Bellaire, TX now reports about $243,750, up from $210,577 in 2021. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 80.7% to 83.5% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77401 covers Bellaire, TX. The median rent here is $2,457/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,360/mo.

At 12% of local median household income ($243,750/yr), ZIP 77401 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77401?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77401 (Bellaire, TX) is $2,457. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77401 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77401's median rent of $2,457/mo is $492 (25%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77401 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77401 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #21 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $2,457/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77401?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $98,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,457/mo in ZIP 77401. The local median household income is $243,750/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77401?

Rent in ZIP 77401 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 77401 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77401 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,457/mo, rent takes approximately 12% of the local median household income ($243,750/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77401 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77401 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 12.1% of ZIP 77401 households are renters, while 87.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77401 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77401 compare to the rest of Bellaire?

ZIP 77401 is more affordable than Bellaire overall. At $2,457/mo, it's $33 below the Bellaire citywide median of $2,490/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77401 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77401 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
12%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,457/mo, rent takes ~12% of ZIP 77401's median household income ($243,750/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77401 12%Benchmark 30%
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