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ZIP 77518

Part of Bacliff, TX
Pop. 9,541·Galveston County·297th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,648/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-4.8%
vs US Median
-$317
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ZIP 77518 · $1,648
More affordable than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,140
1 BR
$1,180
2 BR
$1,400
3 BR
$1,880
4 BR+
$2,350
Research median
$1,400/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,776/yr
At $1,648/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyGalveston County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -4.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77518 (Bacliff, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 20.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,541
Median income
$51,458
Median age
32.4
Renters
38.2%
Age distribution
31.2%
24.3%
25.3%
Under 1831.2%
18–3424.3%
35–5425.3%
55–6411.5%
65+7.7%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
50.6%
47.4%
White50.6%
Black9.5%
Hispanic47.4%
Asian2.3%
Education (25+)
20.2%
21.9%
37.4%
20.6%
No HS diploma20.2%
HS diploma21.9%
Some college37.4%
Bachelor's+20.6%
Housing tenure
61.8%
38.2%
Owner61.8%
Renter38.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77518 in Bacliff, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$64,886 → $51,458
down 20.7%
Population
10,567 → 9,541
down 9.7%
Renter share
40% → 38.2%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
16.3% → 20.6%
+4.3 pts
Median age
31.6 → 32.4
+0.8 yrs

Median household income declined from $64,886 to $51,458 between 2021 and 2024, a 20.7% shift. Census counts show ZIP 77518 in Bacliff, TX losing about 1,026 residents over the five-year window, down 9.7% on net. The renter share has eased from 40% to 38.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 16.3% to 20.6% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77518 covers Bacliff, TX. The median rent here is $1,648/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($51,458/yr), ZIP 77518 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77518?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77518 (Bacliff, TX) is $1,648. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77518 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77518's median rent of $1,648/mo is $317 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77518 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77518 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #297 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,648/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77518?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,648/mo in ZIP 77518. The local median household income is $51,458/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77518?

Rent in ZIP 77518 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 77518 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77518 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,648/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($51,458/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77518 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 77518 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.2% of ZIP 77518 households are renters, while 61.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77518 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77518 compare to the rest of Bacliff?

ZIP 77518 sits right at the Bacliff citywide median of $1,648/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77518 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77518 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $1,648/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 77518's median household income ($51,458/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77518 38%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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