ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 77536

Part of Deer Park, TX

Pop. 33,174·Harris County·104th most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$1,945/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.4%

Month-over-Month

-0.3%

vs US Median

+$13

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 77536 · $1,945

More expensive than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,280

1 BR

$1,320

2 BR

$1,570

3 BR

$2,110

4 BR+

$2,630

Research median

$1,570/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 77536 changed +6.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($102,045) is $2,551 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,110); a 4-bedroom is $2,630.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 77503, 2 miles away, rents for 34% less ($1,290/mo), about $7,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 77536. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$23,340/yr

At $1,945/mo median

Location

CityDeer Park

StateTX

CountyHarris County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (6.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.4% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77536 (Deer Park, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 26.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

33,174

Median income

$102,045

Median age

38.5

Renters

20%

Age distribution

23.6%

21.3%

25.2%

12%

17.8%

Under 1823.6%

18–3421.3%

35–5425.2%

55–6412%

65+17.8%

Gender

50.7%

49.3%

Male50.7%

Female49.3%

Race & ethnicity

67.7%

37.8%

White67.7%

Black3.5%

Hispanic37.8%

Asian0.5%

Education (25+)

28.2%

35.2%

26.6%

No HS diploma10%

HS diploma28.2%

Some college35.2%

Bachelor's+26.6%

Housing tenure

80%

20%

Owner80%

Renter20%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77536 in Deer Park, TX has changed in 5 years

Income

$83,128 → $102,045

up 22.8%

Population

33,291 → 33,174

down 0.4%

Renter share

23.2% → 20%

-3.2 pts

Bachelor's+

21.3% → 26.6%

+5.3 pts

Median age

37.4 → 38.5

+1.1 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 77536 in Deer Park, TX now reports about $102,045, up from $83,128 in 2021. About 20% of households rent today, against 23.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 21.3% to 26.6%.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 77536 covers Deer Park, TX. The median rent here is $1,945/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,320/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,570/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($102,045/yr), ZIP 77536 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77536?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (about $38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,945/mo in ZIP 77536. The local median household income is $102,045/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77536?

Rent in ZIP 77536 has risen 6.4% over the past year.

How does ZIP 77536 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77536 is one of the pricier among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #104 of 693 at $1,945/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 77536 changed +6.4%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.