ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 77541

Part of Freeport, TX

Pop. 16,996·Brazoria County·498th most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$1,383/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.9%

Month-over-Month

+1.2%

vs US Median

-$549

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ZIP 77541 · $1,383

More affordable than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$880

1 BR

$1,030

2 BR

$1,140

3 BR

$1,520

4 BR+

$1,910

Research median

$1,140/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 77541 changed +4.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($66,507) is $1,663 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,520); a 4-bedroom is $1,910.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 77531, 7 miles away, rents for 36% less ($891/mo), about $5,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 77541. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$16,596/yr

At $1,383/mo median

Location

CityFreeport

StateTX

CountyBrazoria County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.9% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77541 (Freeport, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

16,996

Median income

$66,507

Median age

35.9

Renters

30.8%

Age distribution

27.6%

20.6%

22.3%

14.8%

14.6%

Under 1827.6%

18–3420.6%

35–5422.3%

55–6414.8%

65+14.6%

Gender

48.8%

51.2%

Male48.8%

Female51.2%

Race & ethnicity

44.4%

49.5%

White44.4%

Black10.8%

Hispanic49.5%

Education (25+)

16.1%

34.7%

38%

No HS diploma16.1%

HS diploma34.7%

Some college38%

Bachelor's+11.2%

Housing tenure

69.2%

30.8%

Owner69.2%

Renter30.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77541 in Freeport, TX has changed in 5 years

Income

$52,529 → $66,507

up 26.6%

Population

17,989 → 16,996

down 5.5%

Renter share

33% → 30.8%

-2.2 pts

Bachelor's+

9.2% → 11.2%

+2.0 pts

Median age

33.5 → 35.9

+2.4 yrs

Median household income climbed from $52,529 to $66,507 between 2021 and 2024, a 26.6% shift. Census counts show ZIP 77541 in Freeport, TX losing about 993 residents over the five-year window, down 5.5% on net. The renter share has eased from 33% to 30.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 9.2% to 11.2% across the same window.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 77541 covers Freeport, TX. The median rent here is $1,383/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($66,507/yr), ZIP 77541 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77541?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (about $26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,383/mo in ZIP 77541. The local median household income is $66,507/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77541?

Rent in ZIP 77541 has risen 4.9% over the past year.

How does ZIP 77541 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77541 is one of the more affordable among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #498 of 693 at $1,383/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 77541 changed +4.9%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.