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ZIP 77498

Pop. 52,806·Fort Bend County·132nd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,898/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.7%
Month-over-Month
+3.8%
vs US Median
-$67
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ZIP 77498 · $1,898
More expensive than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,710
1 BR
$1,770
2 BR
$2,100
3 BR
$2,830
4 BR+
$3,520
Research median
$2,100/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
$22,776/yr
At $1,898/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyFort Bend County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.7% YoY, +3.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77498 (Sugar Land, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 45.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
52,806
Median income
$100,950
Median age
37.4
Renters
29.4%
Age distribution
23.5%
23.6%
27.1%
13.9%
Under 1823.5%
18–3423.6%
35–5427.1%
55–6411.9%
65+13.9%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
33.6%
20.2%
23.2%
27.9%
White33.6%
Black20.2%
Hispanic23.2%
Asian27.9%
Education (25+)
20%
24.3%
45.1%
No HS diploma10.6%
HS diploma20%
Some college24.3%
Bachelor's+45.1%
Housing tenure
70.6%
29.4%
Owner70.6%
Renter29.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77498 in Sugar Land, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,458 → $1,898
up 30.2%
Income
$87,669 → $100,950
up 15.1%
Population
52,947 → 52,806
down 0.3%
Renter share
29.7% → 29.4%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
39.3% → 45.1%
+5.8 pts
Median age
34.5 → 37.4
+2.9 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 77498 in Sugar Land, TX paid around $1,458 a month. That figure now sits near $1,898, up 30.2% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 77498 in Sugar Land, TX now reports about $100,950, up from $87,669 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 39.3% to 45.1% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 77498 in Sugar Land, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77498 covers Sugar Land, TX. The median rent here is $1,898/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,770/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,100/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($100,950/yr), ZIP 77498 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77498?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77498 (Sugar Land, TX) is $1,898. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77498 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77498's median rent of $1,898/mo is $67 (3%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77498 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77498 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #132 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,898/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77498?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,898/mo in ZIP 77498. The local median household income is $100,950/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77498?

Rent in ZIP 77498 has increased 3.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77498 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77498 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,898/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($100,950/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77498 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77498 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.4% of ZIP 77498 households are renters, while 70.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77498 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77498 compare to the rest of Sugar Land?

ZIP 77498 is more affordable than Sugar Land overall. At $1,898/mo, it's $167 below the Sugar Land citywide median of $2,065/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77498 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77498 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,898/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 77498's median household income ($100,950/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77498 23%Benchmark 30%
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