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ZIP 77445

Pop. 16,142·Waller County·548th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,300/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.2%
Month-over-Month
+3.2%
vs US Median
-$665
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ZIP 77445 · $1,300
More affordable than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,060
1 BR
$1,090
2 BR
$1,300
3 BR
$1,750
4 BR+
$2,180
Research median
$1,300/mo

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

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

Annual cost
$15,600/yr
At $1,300/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyWaller County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.2% YoY, +3.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77445 (Hempstead, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,142
Median income
$65,909
Median age
31.4
Renters
35.7%
Age distribution
25.6%
29.9%
21.6%
13.8%
Under 1825.6%
18–3429.9%
35–5421.6%
55–649.1%
65+13.8%
Gender
53%
47%
Male53%
Female47%
Race & ethnicity
35.6%
31.3%
39.3%
White35.6%
Black31.3%
Hispanic39.3%
Education (25+)
19.6%
41.4%
26.3%
12.8%
No HS diploma19.6%
HS diploma41.4%
Some college26.3%
Bachelor's+12.8%
Housing tenure
64.3%
35.7%
Owner64.3%
Renter35.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77445 in Hempstead, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,398 → $65,909
up 23.4%
Population
14,595 → 16,142
up 10.6%
Renter share
40.7% → 35.7%
-5.0 pts
Bachelor's+
17.5% → 12.8%
-4.7 pts
Median age
30.1 → 31.4
+1.3 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $53,398 in 2021 to $65,909 more recently. The population has grown by 10.6% since 2021, moving from about 14,595 residents to roughly 16,142. Renters now make up 35.7% of households, compared with 40.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 12.8% of adults here, versus 17.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 77445 covers Hempstead, TX. The median rent here is $1,300/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($65,909/yr), ZIP 77445 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77445?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77445 (Hempstead, TX) is $1,300. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77445 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77445's median rent of $1,300/mo is $665 (34%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77445 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77445 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #548 out of 716 ZIPs at $1,300/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77445?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,300/mo in ZIP 77445. The local median household income is $65,909/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77445?

Rent in ZIP 77445 has increased 3.2% over the past year as of April 19, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77445 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77445 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,300/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($65,909/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77445 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77445 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.7% of ZIP 77445 households are renters, while 64.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77445 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 77445 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77445 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,300/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 77445's median household income ($65,909/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77445 24%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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