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ZIP 77530

Pop. 31,527·Harris County·231st most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,742/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.8%
Month-over-Month
-2.0%
vs US Median
-$223
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ZIP 77530 · $1,742
More affordable than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,904/yr
At $1,742/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 (+5.8% YoY, -2.0% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77530 covers Channelview, TX. The median rent here is $1,742/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($62,195/yr), ZIP 77530 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77530?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77530 (Channelview, TX) is $1,742. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77530 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77530's median rent of $1,742/mo is $223 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77530 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77530 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #231 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,742/mo.

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 $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,742/mo in ZIP 77530. The local median household income is $62,195/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77530?

Rent in ZIP 77530 has increased 5.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77530 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77530 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,742/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($62,195/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77530 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 77530 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.2% of ZIP 77530 households are renters, while 69.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77530 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77530 compare to the rest of Channelview?

ZIP 77530 is more affordable than Channelview overall. At $1,742/mo, it's $10 below the Channelview citywide median of $1,752/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77530 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77530 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,742/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 77530's median household income ($62,195/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77530 34%Benchmark 30%
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