ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 77504

Part of Pasadena, TX

Pop. 25,779·Harris County·593rd most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$1,251/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.6%

Month-over-Month

-0.3%

vs US Median

-$681

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 77504 · $1,251

More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,130

1 BR

$1,170

2 BR

$1,390

3 BR

$1,870

4 BR+

$2,330

Research median

$1,390/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 77504 changed +6.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($51,478) is $1,287 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,170); a 2-bedroom is $1,390.

Rank in Pasadena

1st cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in Pasadena.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 77034, 2 miles away, rents for 18% less ($1,030/mo), about $2,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 77504. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$15,012/yr

At $1,251/mo median

Location

CityPasadena

StateTX

CountyHarris County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (6.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.6% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77504 (Pasadena, TX) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

25,779

Median income

$51,478

Median age

31.8

Renters

58%

Age distribution

28.3%

25.9%

22.3%

14.6%

Under 1828.3%

18–3425.9%

35–5422.3%

55–649%

65+14.6%

Gender

48.6%

51.4%

Male48.6%

Female51.4%

Race & ethnicity

36.6%

67.6%

White36.6%

Black5.4%

Hispanic67.6%

Asian1.8%

Education (25+)

20.1%

37.2%

27.3%

15.4%

No HS diploma20.1%

HS diploma37.2%

Some college27.3%

Bachelor's+15.4%

Housing tenure

42%

58%

Owner42%

Renter58%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77504 in Pasadena, TX has changed in 5 years

Income

$47,908 → $51,478

up 7.5%

Population

25,748 → 25,779

up 0.1%

Renter share

58.9% → 58%

-0.9 pts

Bachelor's+

15.8% → 15.4%

-0.4 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 77504 in Pasadena, TX now reports about $51,478, up from $47,908 in 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 77504 covers Pasadena, TX. The median rent here is $1,251/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($51,478/yr), ZIP 77504 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77504?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (about $24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,251/mo in ZIP 77504. The local median household income is $51,478/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77504?

Rent in ZIP 77504 has risen 6.6% over the past year.

How does ZIP 77504 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77504 is one of the more affordable among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #593 of 693 at $1,251/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 77504 changed +6.6%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.