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ZIP 77493

Part of Katy, TX
Pop. 71,484·Harris County·46th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$2,194/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.5%
Month-over-Month
-0.5%
vs US Median
+$229
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ZIP 77493 · $2,194
More expensive than 69% 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
$26,328/yr
At $2,194/mo median
Location
CityKaty
StateTX
CountyHarris 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 (+1.5% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77493 (Katy, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 46.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
71,484
Median income
$118,464
Median age
33.5
Renters
20.4%
Age distribution
31.4%
20.8%
31.3%
Under 1831.4%
18–3420.8%
35–5431.3%
55–649.7%
65+6.9%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
37.1%
18%
31%
13.5%
White37.1%
Black18%
Hispanic31%
Asian13.5%
Education (25+)
18.8%
26.2%
46.3%
No HS diploma8.7%
HS diploma18.8%
Some college26.2%
Bachelor's+46.3%
Housing tenure
79.6%
20.4%
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77493 in Katy, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,826 → $2,194
up 20.2%
Income
$102,007 → $118,464
up 16.1%
Population
48,117 → 71,484
up 48.6%
Renter share
17.9% → 20.4%
+2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
39.8% → 46.3%
+6.5 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 77493 in Katy, TX has shifted from $1,826 to $2,194, up 20.2% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $102,007 to $118,464 across the same window, up 16.1% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 77493 in Katy, TX adding about 23,367 residents over the five-year window, up 48.6% on net. The renter share has risen from 17.9% to 20.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 39.8% to 46.3% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 77493 in Katy, TX look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77493 covers Katy, TX. The median rent here is $2,194/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 22% of local median household income ($118,464/yr), ZIP 77493 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77493?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77493 (Katy, TX) is $2,194. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77493 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77493's median rent of $2,194/mo is $229 (12%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77493 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77493 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #46 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $2,194/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77493?

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 $2,194/mo in ZIP 77493. The local median household income is $118,464/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77493?

Rent in ZIP 77493 has increased 1.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77493 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77493 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,194/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($118,464/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77493 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77493 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.4% of ZIP 77493 households are renters, while 79.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77493 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77493 compare to the rest of Katy?

ZIP 77493 is pricier than Katy as a whole. At $2,194/mo, it's $259 above the Katy citywide median of $1,935/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77493 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77493 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,194/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 77493's median household income ($118,464/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77493 22%Benchmark 30%
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