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ZIP 77535

Part of Dayton, TX
Pop. 39,504·Liberty County·431st most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,491/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+4.2%
vs US Median
-$474
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ZIP 77535 · $1,491
More affordable than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,060
1 BR
$1,090
2 BR
$1,300
3 BR
$1,750
4 BR+
$2,180
Research median
$1,300/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
$17,892/yr
At $1,491/mo median
Location
CityDayton
StateTX
CountyLiberty County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +4.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77535 (Dayton, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,504
Median income
$84,497
Median age
34.8
Renters
16.2%
Age distribution
26.7%
23.7%
28.5%
Under 1826.7%
18–3423.7%
35–5428.5%
55–649.4%
65+11.7%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
67.4%
27.9%
White67.4%
Black6.1%
Hispanic27.9%
Education (25+)
16.2%
36%
33.3%
14.5%
No HS diploma16.2%
HS diploma36%
Some college33.3%
Bachelor's+14.5%
Housing tenure
83.8%
16.2%
Owner83.8%
Renter16.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77535 in Dayton, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$66,529 → $84,497
up 27.0%
Population
37,418 → 39,504
up 5.6%
Renter share
14.7% → 16.2%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
10.6% → 14.5%
+3.9 pts
Median age
35.3 → 34.8
-0.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $66,529 in 2021 to $84,497 more recently. The population has grown by 5.6% since 2021, moving from about 37,418 residents to roughly 39,504. Renters now make up 16.2% of households, compared with 14.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 14.5% of adults here, versus 10.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77535 covers Dayton, TX. The median rent here is $1,491/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($84,497/yr), ZIP 77535 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 77535?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77535 (Dayton, TX) is $1,491. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77535 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77535's median rent of $1,491/mo is $474 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77535 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77535 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #431 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,491/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77535?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,491/mo in ZIP 77535. The local median household income is $84,497/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77535?

Rent in ZIP 77535 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 77535 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77535 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,491/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($84,497/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77535 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77535 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.2% of ZIP 77535 households are renters, while 83.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77535 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 77535 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77535 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,491/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 77535's median household income ($84,497/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77535 21%Benchmark 30%
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