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ZIP 77551

Pop. 21,696·Galveston County·616th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,204/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.2%
Month-over-Month
-1.3%
vs US Median
-$761
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ZIP 77551 · $1,204
More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$885
1 BR
$919
2 BR
$1,090
3 BR
$1,468
4 BR+
$1,831
Research median
$1,090/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
$14,448/yr
At $1,204/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyGalveston County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 4.2% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.2% YoY, -1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77551 (Galveston, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 30.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,696
Median income
$58,344
Median age
39.4
Renters
51.8%
Age distribution
17.2%
26.5%
22.7%
13.7%
19.8%
Under 1817.2%
18–3426.5%
35–5422.7%
55–6413.7%
65+19.8%
Gender
50.6%
49.4%
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Race & ethnicity
52.3%
14.9%
34%
White52.3%
Black14.9%
Hispanic34%
Asian2.1%
Education (25+)
15%
22.2%
32.2%
30.6%
No HS diploma15%
HS diploma22.2%
Some college32.2%
Bachelor's+30.6%
Housing tenure
48.2%
51.8%
Owner48.2%
Renter51.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77551 in Galveston, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,375 → $58,344
up 7.3%
Population
23,686 → 21,696
down 8.4%
Renter share
53% → 51.8%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
27% → 30.6%
+3.6 pts
Median age
37.7 → 39.4
+1.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $54,375 to $58,344 across the same window, up 7.3% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 8.4% since 2021, moving from about 23,686 residents to roughly 21,696. College-educated residents now make up 30.6% of adults here, versus 27% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77551 covers Galveston, TX. The median rent here is $1,204/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $919/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($58,344/yr), ZIP 77551 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77551?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77551 (Galveston, TX) is $1,204. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77551 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77551's median rent of $1,204/mo is $761 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77551 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77551 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #616 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,204/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77551?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,204/mo in ZIP 77551. The local median household income is $58,344/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77551?

Rent in ZIP 77551 has decreased 4.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77551 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77551 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,204/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($58,344/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77551 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77551 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.8% of ZIP 77551 households are renters, while 48.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 77551 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 77551 compare to the rest of Galveston?

ZIP 77551 is more affordable than Galveston overall. At $1,204/mo, it's $152 below the Galveston citywide median of $1,356/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77551 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77551 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,204/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 77551's median household income ($58,344/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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