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ZIP 77546

Pop. 54,789·Galveston County·125th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,897/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.0%
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
-$54
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 77546 · $1,897
More expensive than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$1,610
1 BR
$1,660
2 BR
$1,980
3 BR
$2,660
4 BR+
$3,320
Research median
$1,980/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$22,764/yr
At $1,897/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyGalveston County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 6.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-6.0% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77546 (Friendswood, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
54,789
Median income
$123,756
Median age
40.8
Renters
24%
Age distribution
25.8%
16.6%
28.5%
13.4%
15.7%
Under 1825.8%
18–3416.6%
35–5428.5%
55–6413.4%
65+15.7%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
71.5%
17%
White71.5%
Black3.8%
Hispanic17%
Asian7.3%
Education (25+)
15.5%
29.4%
50%
No HS diploma5.1%
HS diploma15.5%
Some college29.4%
Bachelor's+50%
Housing tenure
76%
24%
Owner76%
Renter24%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77546 in Friendswood, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$111,537 → $123,756
up 11.0%
Population
54,405 → 54,789
up 0.7%
Renter share
24.7% → 24%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
45.7% → 50%
+4.3 pts
Median age
38.5 → 40.8
+2.3 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $111,537 in 2021 to $123,756 more recently. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 45.7% to 50%.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 77546 covers Friendswood, TX. The median rent here is $1,897/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,660/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,980/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($123,756/yr), ZIP 77546 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77546?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77546 (Friendswood, TX) is $1,897. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77546 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77546's median rent of $1,897/mo is $54 (3%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 77546 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77546 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #125 out of 688 ZIPs tracked at $1,897/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77546?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,897/mo in ZIP 77546. The local median household income is $123,756/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77546?

Rent in ZIP 77546 has decreased 6.0% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77546 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77546 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,897/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($123,756/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77546 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77546 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24% of ZIP 77546 households are renters, while 76% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77546 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77546 compare to the rest of Friendswood?

ZIP 77546 is more affordable than Friendswood overall. At $1,897/mo, it's $198 below the Friendswood citywide median of $2,095/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77546 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77546 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,897/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 77546's median household income ($123,756/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77546 18%Benchmark 30%
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