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ZIP 77506

Part of Pasadena, TX
Pop. 35,114·Harris County·516th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,372/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.6%
Month-over-Month
+5.8%
vs US Median
-$593
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ZIP 77506 · $1,372
More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,020
1 BR
$1,060
2 BR
$1,260
3 BR
$1,700
4 BR+
$2,110
Research median
$1,260/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
$16,464/yr
At $1,372/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.6% YoY, +5.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77506 (Pasadena, TX) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 5.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,114
Median income
$49,586
Median age
30.1
Renters
59.1%
Age distribution
30%
27.3%
25.4%
Under 1830%
18–3427.3%
35–5425.4%
55–6410.2%
65+7.2%
Gender
54.5%
45.5%
Male54.5%
Female45.5%
Race & ethnicity
24.5%
87.8%
White24.5%
Black2.3%
Hispanic87.8%
Education (25+)
41.4%
34.9%
18.2%
No HS diploma41.4%
HS diploma34.9%
Some college18.2%
Bachelor's+5.5%
Housing tenure
40.9%
59.1%
Owner40.9%
Renter59.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77506 in Pasadena, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$46,847 → $49,586
up 5.8%
Population
37,141 → 35,114
down 5.5%
Renter share
61.9% → 59.1%
-2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
5.4% → 5.5%
+0.1 pts
Median age
28.4 → 30.1
+1.7 yrs

Median household income grew from $46,847 to $49,586 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.8% shift. Headcount in the area went from 37,141 to 35,114 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.5% change. About 59.1% of households rent today, against 61.9% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77506 covers Pasadena, TX. The median rent here is $1,372/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($49,586/yr), ZIP 77506 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77506?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77506 (Pasadena, TX) is $1,372. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77506 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77506's median rent of $1,372/mo is $593 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77506 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77506 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #516 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,372/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77506?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,372/mo in ZIP 77506. The local median household income is $49,586/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77506?

Rent in ZIP 77506 has increased 12.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77506 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77506 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,372/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($49,586/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77506 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 77506 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 59.1% of ZIP 77506 households are renters, while 40.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 77506 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 77506 compare to the rest of Pasadena?

ZIP 77506 sits right at the Pasadena citywide median of $1,372/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77506 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77506 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,372/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 77506's median household income ($49,586/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77506 33%Benchmark 30%
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