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ZIP 77479

Pop. 92,221·Fort Bend County·43rd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$2,208/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.7%
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
+$243
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ZIP 77479 · $2,208
More expensive than 70% 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
$26,496/yr
At $2,208/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyFort Bend 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 (-1.7% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77479 (Sugar Land, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 68.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
92,221
Median income
$156,735
Median age
41.5
Renters
17.3%
Age distribution
25.5%
15.7%
31%
16.2%
Under 1825.5%
18–3415.7%
35–5431%
55–6411.7%
65+16.2%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
33.9%
46.4%
White33.9%
Black8.2%
Hispanic10.8%
Asian46.4%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
17.1%
68.4%
No HS diploma4.5%
HS diploma9.9%
Some college17.1%
Bachelor's+68.4%
Housing tenure
82.7%
17.3%
Owner82.7%
Renter17.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77479 in Sugar Land, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,850 → $2,208
up 19.4%
Income
$142,073 → $156,735
up 10.3%
Population
90,084 → 92,221
up 2.4%
Renter share
16.1% → 17.3%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
66.1% → 68.4%
+2.3 pts
Median age
40.4 → 41.5
+1.1 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 77479 in Sugar Land, TX stood at $1,850 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,208, reflecting a 19.4% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $142,073 to $156,735 across the same window, up 10.3% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 2.4% since 2021, moving from about 90,084 residents to roughly 92,221. College-educated residents now make up 68.4% of adults here, versus 66.1% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 77479 in Sugar Land, TX look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77479 covers Sugar Land, TX. The median rent here is $2,208/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 17% of local median household income ($156,735/yr), ZIP 77479 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77479?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77479 (Sugar Land, TX) is $2,208. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77479 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77479's median rent of $2,208/mo is $243 (12%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77479 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77479 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #43 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $2,208/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77479?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $88,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,208/mo in ZIP 77479. The local median household income is $156,735/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77479?

Rent in ZIP 77479 has decreased 1.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77479 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77479 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,208/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($156,735/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77479 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77479 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.3% of ZIP 77479 households are renters, while 82.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77479 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77479 compare to the rest of Sugar Land?

ZIP 77479 is pricier than Sugar Land as a whole. At $2,208/mo, it's $143 above the Sugar Land citywide median of $2,065/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77479 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77479 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,208/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 77479's median household income ($156,735/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77479 17%Benchmark 30%
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