ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 77506

Part of Pasadena, TX

Pop. 35,114·Harris County·544th most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$1,331/mo

Year-over-Year

+0.9%

Month-over-Month

-2.0%

vs US Median

-$601

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 77506 · $1,331

More affordable than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 77506 changed +0.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 3 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($49,586) is $1,240 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,060); a 2-bedroom is $1,260.

Rank in Pasadena

3rd cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in Pasadena.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 77015, 4 miles away, rents for 21% less ($1,050/mo), about $3,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 77506. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$15,972/yr

At $1,331/mo median

Location

CityPasadena

StateTX

CountyHarris County

Rent Market Meter

Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (up only 0.9% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.9% YoY, -2.0% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 77506 covers Pasadena, TX. The median rent here is $1,331/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($49,586/yr), ZIP 77506 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $53,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,331/mo in ZIP 77506. The local median household income is $49,586/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77506?

Rent in ZIP 77506 has risen 0.9% over the past year.

How does ZIP 77506 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77506 is one of the more affordable among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #544 of 693 at $1,331/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 77506 changed +0.9%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.