ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 77503

Part of Pasadena, TX

Pop. 23,866·Harris County·570th most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$1,290/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.1%

Month-over-Month

+1.3%

vs US Median

-$642

Reported rents

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ZIP 77503 · $1,290

More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,110

1 BR

$1,140

2 BR

$1,360

3 BR

$1,830

4 BR+

$2,280

Research median

$1,360/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 77503 changed +4.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 7 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($66,797) is $1,670 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,360); a 3-bedroom is $1,830.

Rank in Pasadena

2nd cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in Pasadena.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 77015, 4 miles away, rents for 19% less ($1,050/mo), about $2,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 77503. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$15,480/yr

At $1,290/mo median

Location

CityPasadena

StateTX

CountyHarris County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.1% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77503 (Pasadena, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, 10.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

23,866

Median income

$66,797

Median age

33.1

Renters

46.8%

Age distribution

28.1%

24.1%

24.5%

12.7%

Under 1828.1%

18–3424.1%

35–5424.5%

55–6410.6%

65+12.7%

Gender

47.3%

52.7%

Male47.3%

Female52.7%

Race & ethnicity

36.8%

74.9%

White36.8%

Black2%

Hispanic74.9%

Education (25+)

29.3%

33%

27.2%

No HS diploma29.3%

HS diploma33%

Some college27.2%

Bachelor's+10.5%

Housing tenure

53.2%

46.8%

Owner53.2%

Renter46.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77503 in Pasadena, TX has changed in 5 years

Income

$63,132 → $66,797

up 5.8%

Population

24,582 → 23,866

down 2.9%

Renter share

48.4% → 46.8%

-1.6 pts

Bachelor's+

10.9% → 10.5%

-0.4 pts

Median age

30.7 → 33.1

+2.4 yrs

Median household income climbed from $63,132 to $66,797 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.8% shift. Census counts show ZIP 77503 in Pasadena, TX losing about 716 residents over the five-year window, down 2.9% on net. The renter share has eased from 48.4% to 46.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 77503 covers Pasadena, TX. The median rent here is $1,290/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($66,797/yr), ZIP 77503 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77503?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,290/mo in ZIP 77503. The local median household income is $66,797/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77503?

Rent in ZIP 77503 has risen 4.1% over the past year.

How does ZIP 77503 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77503 is one of the more affordable among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #570 of 693 at $1,290/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 77503 changed +4.1%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.