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ZIP 77521

Part of Baytown, TX
Pop. 69,038·Harris County·365th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,577/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.8%
Month-over-Month
-1.4%
vs US Median
-$388
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ZIP 77521 · $1,577
More affordable than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,250
1 BR
$1,290
2 BR
$1,540
3 BR
$2,070
4 BR+
$2,580
Research median
$1,540/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
$18,924/yr
At $1,577/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (4.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.8% YoY, -1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77521 (Baytown, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
69,038
Median income
$73,629
Median age
32.9
Renters
41.8%
Age distribution
28%
26.3%
25.5%
Under 1828%
18–3426.3%
35–5425.5%
55–649.9%
65+10.3%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
36.8%
16.3%
52.8%
White36.8%
Black16.3%
Hispanic52.8%
Asian2.4%
Education (25+)
18.1%
30.1%
34.8%
16.9%
No HS diploma18.1%
HS diploma30.1%
Some college34.8%
Bachelor's+16.9%
Housing tenure
58.2%
41.8%
Owner58.2%
Renter41.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77521 in Baytown, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,263 → $1,577
up 24.9%
Income
$70,436 → $73,629
up 4.5%
Population
63,309 → 69,038
up 9.0%
Renter share
39% → 41.8%
+2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
18.7% → 16.9%
-1.8 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 77521 in Baytown, TX has climbed from $1,263 to $1,577, a 24.9% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $70,436 to $73,629 across the same window, up 4.5% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 9.0% since 2021, moving from about 63,309 residents to roughly 69,038. Renters now make up 41.8% of households, compared with 39% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 77521 in Baytown, TX look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77521 covers Baytown, TX. The median rent here is $1,577/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,540/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($73,629/yr), ZIP 77521 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77521?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77521 (Baytown, TX) is $1,577. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77521 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77521's median rent of $1,577/mo is $388 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77521 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77521 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #365 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,577/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77521?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,577/mo in ZIP 77521. The local median household income is $73,629/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77521?

Rent in ZIP 77521 has increased 4.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77521 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77521 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,577/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($73,629/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77521 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77521 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.8% of ZIP 77521 households are renters, while 58.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77521 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77521 compare to the rest of Baytown?

ZIP 77521 is more affordable than Baytown overall. At $1,577/mo, it's $9 below the Baytown citywide median of $1,586/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77521 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77521 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,577/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 77521's median household income ($73,629/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77521 26%Benchmark 30%
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