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ZIP 77539

Pop. 49,375·Galveston County·262nd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,693/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.4%
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
-$272
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ZIP 77539 · $1,693
More affordable than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,300
1 BR
$1,350
2 BR
$1,600
3 BR
$2,150
4 BR+
$2,680
Research median
$1,600/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
$20,316/yr
At $1,693/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyGalveston 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 (-3.4% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77539 (Dickinson, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
49,375
Median income
$89,111
Median age
35
Renters
24.3%
Age distribution
26.7%
23.2%
28%
Under 1826.7%
18–3423.2%
35–5428%
55–6410.1%
65+11.9%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
54.9%
36.7%
White54.9%
Black10.3%
Hispanic36.7%
Asian2.7%
Education (25+)
16.6%
23.2%
33.9%
26.4%
No HS diploma16.6%
HS diploma23.2%
Some college33.9%
Bachelor's+26.4%
Housing tenure
75.7%
24.3%
Owner75.7%
Renter24.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77539 in Dickinson, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,434 → $1,693
up 18.1%
Income
$78,825 → $89,111
up 13.0%
Population
45,901 → 49,375
up 7.6%
Renter share
24.3% → 24.3%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
27.8% → 26.4%
-1.4 pts
Median age
35.7 → 35
-0.7 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 77539 in Dickinson, TX stood at $1,434 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,693, reflecting a 18.1% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $78,825 to $89,111 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.0% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 7.6% since 2021, moving from about 45,901 residents to roughly 49,375. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 77539 in Dickinson, TX reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77539 covers Dickinson, TX. The median rent here is $1,693/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,600/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($89,111/yr), ZIP 77539 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77539?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77539 (Dickinson, TX) is $1,693. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77539 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77539's median rent of $1,693/mo is $272 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77539 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77539 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #262 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,693/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77539?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,693/mo in ZIP 77539. The local median household income is $89,111/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77539?

Rent in ZIP 77539 has decreased 3.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77539 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77539 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,693/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($89,111/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77539 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77539 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.3% of ZIP 77539 households are renters, while 75.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77539 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77539 compare to the rest of Dickinson?

ZIP 77539 is pricier than Dickinson as a whole. At $1,693/mo, it's $179 above the Dickinson citywide median of $1,514/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77539 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77539 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,693/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 77539's median household income ($89,111/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77539 23%Benchmark 30%
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