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ZIP 77531

Part of Clute, TX
Pop. 16,406·Brazoria County·688th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$887/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
-$1,078
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 77531 · $887
More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$629
1 BR
$722
2 BR
$795
3 BR
$1,073
4 BR+
$1,331
Research median
$795/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
$10,644/yr
At $887/mo median
Location
CityClute
StateTX
CountyBrazoria County
Rent Market Meter
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 (+0.0% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77531 (Clute, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, 17.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,406
Median income
$73,240
Median age
32.2
Renters
47.7%
Age distribution
23.3%
31.4%
21.7%
12.3%
Under 1823.3%
18–3431.4%
35–5421.7%
55–6412.3%
65+11.3%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
48.4%
53.2%
White48.4%
Black8.2%
Hispanic53.2%
Asian0.7%
Education (25+)
15.3%
30.8%
36.6%
17.3%
No HS diploma15.3%
HS diploma30.8%
Some college36.6%
Bachelor's+17.3%
Housing tenure
52.3%
47.7%
Owner52.3%
Renter47.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77531 in Clute, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$66,367 → $73,240
up 10.4%
Population
15,956 → 16,406
up 2.8%
Renter share
42.9% → 47.7%
+4.8 pts
Bachelor's+
21.8% → 17.3%
-4.5 pts
Median age
31.2 → 32.2
+1.0 yrs

Median household income rose from $66,367 to $73,240 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.4% shift. The population has grown by 2.8% since 2021, moving from about 15,956 residents to roughly 16,406. Renters now make up 47.7% of households, compared with 42.9% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 17.3% of adults here, versus 21.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77531 covers Clute, TX. The median rent here is $887/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $722/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $795/mo.

At 15% of local median household income ($73,240/yr), ZIP 77531 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77531?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77531 (Clute, TX) is $887. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77531 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77531's median rent of $887/mo is $1,078 (55%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77531 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77531 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #688 out of 689 ZIPs at $887/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77531?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $35,000/year (~$17/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $887/mo in ZIP 77531. The local median household income is $73,240/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77531?

Rent in ZIP 77531 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 77531 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77531 is considered very affordable for renters. At $887/mo, rent takes approximately 15% of the local median household income ($73,240/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77531 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77531 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.7% of ZIP 77531 households are renters, while 52.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77531 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77531 compare to the rest of Clute?

ZIP 77531 is pricier than Clute as a whole. At $887/mo, it's $93 above the Clute citywide median of $794/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77531 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77531 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
15%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $887/mo, rent takes ~15% of ZIP 77531's median household income ($73,240/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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