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ZIP 77554

Pop. 10,414·Galveston County·437th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,486/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
-$479
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ZIP 77554 · $1,486
More affordable than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,340
1 BR
$1,390
2 BR
$1,650
3 BR
$2,220
4 BR+
$2,770
Research median
$1,650/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
$17,832/yr
At $1,486/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyGalveston County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.6% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77554 (Galveston, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 54.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,414
Median income
$86,490
Median age
56.6
Renters
31.2%
Age distribution
25%
15.3%
25.9%
27.4%
Under 186.5%
18–3425%
35–5415.3%
55–6425.9%
65+27.4%
Gender
55.6%
44.4%
Male55.6%
Female44.4%
Race & ethnicity
77.6%
12.5%
White77.6%
Black3%
Hispanic12.5%
Asian5%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
15.8%
26.6%
54.8%
No HS diploma2.8%
HS diploma15.8%
Some college26.6%
Bachelor's+54.8%
Housing tenure
68.8%
31.2%
Owner68.8%
Renter31.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77554 in Galveston, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$81,058 → $86,490
up 6.7%
Population
9,001 → 10,414
up 15.7%
Renter share
33.3% → 31.2%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
43.2% → 54.8%
+11.6 pts
Median age
52.1 → 56.6
+4.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 77554 in Galveston, TX now reports about $86,490, up from $81,058 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 9,001 to 10,414 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.7% change. About 31.2% of households rent today, against 33.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 43.2% to 54.8%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77554 covers Galveston, TX. The median rent here is $1,486/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,650/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($86,490/yr), ZIP 77554 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77554?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77554 (Galveston, TX) is $1,486. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77554 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77554's median rent of $1,486/mo is $479 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77554 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77554 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #437 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,486/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77554?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,486/mo in ZIP 77554. The local median household income is $86,490/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77554?

Rent in ZIP 77554 has increased 12.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77554 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77554 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,486/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($86,490/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77554 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77554 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.2% of ZIP 77554 households are renters, while 68.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77554 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77554 compare to the rest of Galveston?

ZIP 77554 is pricier than Galveston as a whole. At $1,486/mo, it's $130 above the Galveston citywide median of $1,356/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77554 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77554 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,486/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 77554's median household income ($86,490/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77554 21%Benchmark 30%
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