ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 77530

Part of Channelview, TX

Pop. 31,527·Harris County·192nd most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$1,789/mo

Year-over-Year

+11.7%

Month-over-Month

+1.3%

vs US Median

-$143

Reported rents

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ZIP 77530 · $1,789

More affordable than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,010

1 BR

$1,040

2 BR

$1,240

3 BR

$1,670

4 BR+

$2,080

Research median

$1,240/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 77530 changed +11.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($62,195) is $1,555 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,240); a 3-bedroom is $1,670.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 77015, 4 miles away, rents for 41% less ($1,050/mo), about $8,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 77530. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$21,468/yr

At $1,789/mo median

Location

CityChannelview

StateTX

CountyHarris County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 11.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+11.7% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77530 (Channelview, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

31,527

Median income

$62,195

Median age

32.4

Renters

30.2%

Age distribution

30.3%

23.4%

25.8%

Under 1830.3%

18–3423.4%

35–5425.8%

55–6410.2%

65+10.3%

Gender

52.7%

47.3%

Male52.7%

Female47.3%

Race & ethnicity

22.6%

68.9%

White22.6%

Black11.7%

Hispanic68.9%

Asian3.1%

Education (25+)

29.7%

32.6%

22.6%

15.1%

No HS diploma29.7%

HS diploma32.6%

Some college22.6%

Bachelor's+15.1%

Housing tenure

69.8%

30.2%

Owner69.8%

Renter30.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77530 in Channelview, TX has changed in 5 years

Income

$66,731 → $62,195

down 6.8%

Population

30,880 → 31,527

up 2.1%

Renter share

28.8% → 30.2%

+1.4 pts

Bachelor's+

11.3% → 15.1%

+3.8 pts

Median age

30 → 32.4

+2.4 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $66,731 in 2021 to $62,195 more recently. The population has grown by 2.1% since 2021, moving from about 30,880 residents to roughly 31,527. College-educated residents now make up 15.1% of adults here, versus 11.3% in 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 77530 covers Channelview, TX. The median rent here is $1,789/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($62,195/yr), ZIP 77530 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77530?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (about $35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,789/mo in ZIP 77530. The local median household income is $62,195/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77530?

Rent in ZIP 77530 has risen 11.7% over the past year.

How does ZIP 77530 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77530 is one of the pricier among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #192 of 693 at $1,789/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 77530 changed +11.7%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.