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ZIP 77505

Part of Pasadena, TX
Pop. 23,174·Harris County·424th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,501/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
-$464
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ZIP 77505 · $1,501
More affordable than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,430
1 BR
$1,480
2 BR
$1,760
3 BR
$2,370
4 BR+
$2,950
Research median
$1,760/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
$18,012/yr
At $1,501/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 5.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.6% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77505 (Pasadena, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 31.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,174
Median income
$98,125
Median age
35.6
Renters
30.9%
Age distribution
24.7%
23.9%
22.2%
15.3%
14%
Under 1824.7%
18–3423.9%
35–5422.2%
55–6415.3%
65+14%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
54.2%
47.7%
White54.2%
Black4.3%
Hispanic47.7%
Asian4.5%
Education (25+)
24.5%
34.1%
31.6%
No HS diploma9.8%
HS diploma24.5%
Some college34.1%
Bachelor's+31.6%
Housing tenure
69.1%
30.9%
Owner69.1%
Renter30.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77505 in Pasadena, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$91,250 → $98,125
up 7.5%
Population
22,548 → 23,174
up 2.8%
Renter share
30.7% → 30.9%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
25.1% → 31.6%
+6.5 pts

Median household income rose from $91,250 to $98,125 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.5% shift. The population has grown by 2.8% since 2021, moving from about 22,548 residents to roughly 23,174. College-educated residents now make up 31.6% of adults here, versus 25.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77505 covers Pasadena, TX. The median rent here is $1,501/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,480/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,760/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($98,125/yr), ZIP 77505 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77505?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77505 (Pasadena, TX) is $1,501. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77505 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77505's median rent of $1,501/mo is $464 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77505 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77505 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #424 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,501/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77505?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,501/mo in ZIP 77505. The local median household income is $98,125/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77505?

Rent in ZIP 77505 has decreased 5.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77505 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77505 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,501/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($98,125/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77505 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77505 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.9% of ZIP 77505 households are renters, while 69.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77505 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77505 compare to the rest of Pasadena?

ZIP 77505 is pricier than Pasadena as a whole. At $1,501/mo, it's $129 above the Pasadena citywide median of $1,372/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77505 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77505 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,501/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 77505's median household income ($98,125/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77505 18%Benchmark 30%
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