ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 77546

Part of Friendswood, TX

Pop. 54,789·Galveston County·53rd most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$2,118/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.5%

Month-over-Month

+1.2%

vs US Median

+$186

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ZIP 77546 · $2,118

More expensive than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 77546 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 77546 changed +5.5% 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 5 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($123,756) is $3,094 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,660); a 4-bedroom is $3,320.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 77598, 4 miles away, rents for 36% less ($1,360/mo), about $9,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 77546. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$25,416/yr

At $2,118/mo median

Location

CityFriendswood

StateTX

CountyGalveston County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.5% YoY, +1.2% 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

2023 vs 2026

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

Rent

$1,887 → $2,118

up 12.2%

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

Rent in ZIP 77546 in Friendswood, TX has increased 12.2% since 2023, going from about $1,887 per month to roughly $2,118 today. 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%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 77546 in Friendswood, TX market of 2023.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 77546 covers Friendswood, TX. The median rent here is $2,118/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,660/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,980/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($123,756/yr), ZIP 77546 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $85,000/year (about $41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,118/mo in ZIP 77546. The local median household income is $123,756/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77546?

Rent in ZIP 77546 has risen 5.5% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2022.

How does ZIP 77546 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77546 is one of the pricier among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #53 of 693 at $2,118/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 77546 changed +5.5%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.