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ZIP 77511

Part of Alvin, TX
Pop. 51,892·Brazoria County·237th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,734/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.7%
Month-over-Month
-4.0%
vs US Median
-$231
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ZIP 77511 · $1,734
More affordable than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$980
1 BR
$1,110
2 BR
$1,230
3 BR
$1,660
4 BR+
$2,060
Research median
$1,230/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
$20,808/yr
At $1,734/mo median
Location
CityAlvin
StateTX
CountyBrazoria County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77511 (Alvin, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
51,892
Median income
$74,939
Median age
34.2
Renters
28.7%
Age distribution
26.6%
24.4%
23.3%
14.5%
Under 1826.6%
18–3424.4%
35–5423.3%
55–6411.3%
65+14.5%
Gender
46.5%
53.5%
Male46.5%
Female53.5%
Race & ethnicity
57.9%
41.5%
White57.9%
Black5.2%
Hispanic41.5%
Asian1.5%
Education (25+)
17.1%
29.6%
32.4%
20.9%
No HS diploma17.1%
HS diploma29.6%
Some college32.4%
Bachelor's+20.9%
Housing tenure
71.3%
28.7%
Owner71.3%
Renter28.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77511 in Alvin, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$68,226 → $74,939
up 9.8%
Population
49,600 → 51,892
up 4.6%
Renter share
31.2% → 28.7%
-2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
17.7% → 20.9%
+3.2 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 77511 in Alvin, TX now reports about $74,939, up from $68,226 in 2021. The population has grown by 4.6% since 2021, moving from about 49,600 residents to roughly 51,892. Renters now make up 28.7% of households, compared with 31.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 20.9% of adults here, versus 17.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77511 covers Alvin, TX. The median rent here is $1,734/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($74,939/yr), ZIP 77511 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77511?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77511 (Alvin, TX) is $1,734. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77511 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77511's median rent of $1,734/mo is $231 (12%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77511 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77511 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #237 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,734/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77511?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,734/mo in ZIP 77511. The local median household income is $74,939/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77511?

Rent in ZIP 77511 has increased 13.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77511 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77511 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,734/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($74,939/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77511 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77511 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.7% of ZIP 77511 households are renters, while 71.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77511 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77511 compare to the rest of Alvin?

ZIP 77511 is pricier than Alvin as a whole. At $1,734/mo, it's $24 above the Alvin citywide median of $1,710/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77511 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77511 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,734/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 77511's median household income ($74,939/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77511 28%Benchmark 30%
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