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ZIP 77523

Part of Baytown, TX
Pop. 30,186·Chambers County·57th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$2,133/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.3%
Month-over-Month
-2.8%
vs US Median
+$168
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 77523 · $2,133
More expensive than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,290
1 BR
$1,340
2 BR
$1,590
3 BR
$2,140
4 BR+
$2,670
Research median
$1,590/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
$25,596/yr
At $2,133/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyChambers County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 1.3% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.3% YoY, -2.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77523 (Baytown, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 28% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,186
Median income
$124,188
Median age
35.8
Renters
18.7%
Age distribution
26.8%
22%
30.8%
Under 1826.8%
18–3422%
35–5430.8%
55–649.1%
65+11.5%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
69%
24.4%
White69%
Black7.6%
Hispanic24.4%
Asian2.2%
Education (25+)
25.1%
37.3%
28%
No HS diploma9.6%
HS diploma25.1%
Some college37.3%
Bachelor's+28%
Housing tenure
81.3%
18.7%
Owner81.3%
Renter18.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77523 in Baytown, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$121,446 → $124,188
up 2.3%
Population
26,370 → 30,186
up 14.5%
Renter share
17.8% → 18.7%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
28.2% → 28%
-0.2 pts
Median age
33.2 → 35.8
+2.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $124,188 today, compared with $121,446 five years earlier. The population has grown by 14.5% since 2021, moving from about 26,370 residents to roughly 30,186.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77523 covers Baytown, TX. The median rent here is $2,133/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,590/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($124,188/yr), ZIP 77523 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77523?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77523 (Baytown, TX) is $2,133. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77523 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77523's median rent of $2,133/mo is $168 (9%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77523 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77523 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #57 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $2,133/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77523?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,133/mo in ZIP 77523. The local median household income is $124,188/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77523?

Rent in ZIP 77523 has decreased 1.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77523 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77523 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,133/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($124,188/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77523 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77523 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.7% of ZIP 77523 households are renters, while 81.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77523 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77523 compare to the rest of Baytown?

ZIP 77523 is pricier than Baytown as a whole. At $2,133/mo, it's $547 above the Baytown citywide median of $1,586/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77523 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77523 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,133/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 77523's median household income ($124,188/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77523 21%Benchmark 30%
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