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ZIP 77520

Part of Baytown, TX
Pop. 36,355·Harris County·607th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,222/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
-$743
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ZIP 77520 · $1,222
More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,080
1 BR
$1,120
2 BR
$1,330
3 BR
$1,790
4 BR+
$2,230
Research median
$1,330/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
$14,664/yr
At $1,222/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.8% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77520 (Baytown, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,355
Median income
$54,278
Median age
37.7
Renters
47.8%
Age distribution
25.6%
21.6%
29.4%
12.5%
Under 1825.6%
18–3421.6%
35–5429.4%
55–6411%
65+12.5%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
35.1%
55.9%
White35.1%
Black11.3%
Hispanic55.9%
Asian1.6%
Education (25+)
24.6%
33.1%
29.5%
12.7%
No HS diploma24.6%
HS diploma33.1%
Some college29.5%
Bachelor's+12.7%
Housing tenure
52.2%
47.8%
Owner52.2%
Renter47.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77520 in Baytown, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,956 → $54,278
up 10.9%
Population
36,054 → 36,355
up 0.8%
Renter share
43.8% → 47.8%
+4.0 pts
Bachelor's+
11.1% → 12.7%
+1.6 pts
Median age
35.3 → 37.7
+2.4 yrs

Median household income rose from $48,956 to $54,278 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.9% shift. Renters now make up 47.8% of households, compared with 43.8% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77520 covers Baytown, TX. The median rent here is $1,222/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($54,278/yr), ZIP 77520 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77520?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77520 (Baytown, TX) is $1,222. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77520 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77520's median rent of $1,222/mo is $743 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77520 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77520 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #607 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,222/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77520?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,222/mo in ZIP 77520. The local median household income is $54,278/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77520?

Rent in ZIP 77520 has decreased 2.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77520 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77520 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,222/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($54,278/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77520 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77520 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.8% of ZIP 77520 households are renters, while 52.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77520 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77520 compare to the rest of Baytown?

ZIP 77520 is more affordable than Baytown overall. At $1,222/mo, it's $364 below the Baytown citywide median of $1,586/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77520 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77520 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,222/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 77520's median household income ($54,278/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77520 27%Benchmark 30%
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