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ZIP 77489

Pop. 39,292·Fort Bend County·104th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,952/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.1%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
-$13
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ZIP 77489 · $1,952
More expensive than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,650
1 BR
$1,710
2 BR
$2,030
3 BR
$2,730
4 BR+
$3,410
Research median
$2,030/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
$23,424/yr
At $1,952/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 (+0.1% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77489 (Missouri City, TX) is majority owner-occupied, 22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,292
Median income
$74,689
Median age
36.5
Renters
22.9%
Age distribution
24.8%
23.2%
24.2%
13.4%
14.4%
Under 1824.8%
18–3423.2%
35–5424.2%
55–6413.4%
65+14.4%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
60.4%
29%
White8.8%
Black60.4%
Hispanic29%
Asian3.3%
Education (25+)
29.1%
36.6%
22.3%
No HS diploma12%
HS diploma29.1%
Some college36.6%
Bachelor's+22.3%
Housing tenure
77.1%
22.9%
Owner77.1%
Renter22.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77489 in Missouri City, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$67,251 → $74,689
up 11.1%
Population
38,593 → 39,292
up 1.8%
Renter share
24.8% → 22.9%
-1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
24% → 22.3%
-1.7 pts
Median age
35.6 → 36.5
+0.9 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 77489 in Missouri City, TX now reports about $74,689, up from $67,251 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 77489 in Missouri City, TX adding about 699 residents over the five-year window, up 1.8% on net. The renter share has eased from 24.8% to 22.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77489 covers Missouri City, TX. The median rent here is $1,952/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,710/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,030/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($74,689/yr), ZIP 77489 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77489?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77489 (Missouri City, TX) is $1,952. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77489 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77489's median rent of $1,952/mo is $13 (1%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77489 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77489 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #104 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,952/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77489?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,952/mo in ZIP 77489. The local median household income is $74,689/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77489?

Rent in ZIP 77489 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.1% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 77489 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77489 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,952/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($74,689/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77489 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 77489 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.9% of ZIP 77489 households are renters, while 77.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77489 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77489 compare to the rest of Missouri City?

ZIP 77489 is more affordable than Missouri City overall. At $1,952/mo, it's $169 below the Missouri City citywide median of $2,121/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77489 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77489 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,952/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 77489's median household income ($74,689/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77489 31%Benchmark 30%
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