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ZIP 77566

Pop. 30,246·Brazoria County·433rd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,488/mo
Year-over-Year
-7.0%
Month-over-Month
+6.8%
vs US Median
-$477
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ZIP 77566 · $1,488
More affordable than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,120
1 BR
$1,290
2 BR
$1,410
3 BR
$1,910
4 BR+
$2,370
Research median
$1,410/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
$17,856/yr
At $1,488/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBrazoria County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-7.0% YoY, +6.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77566 (Lake Jackson, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 29.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,246
Median income
$92,586
Median age
36.5
Renters
35.4%
Age distribution
24.4%
24.1%
24.9%
12.5%
14.1%
Under 1824.4%
18–3424.1%
35–5424.9%
55–6412.5%
65+14.1%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
65%
30.5%
White65%
Black7.5%
Hispanic30.5%
Asian1.7%
Education (25+)
23.1%
40.9%
29.1%
No HS diploma7%
HS diploma23.1%
Some college40.9%
Bachelor's+29.1%
Housing tenure
64.6%
35.4%
Owner64.6%
Renter35.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77566 in Lake Jackson, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$89,434 → $92,586
up 3.5%
Population
30,327 → 30,246
down 0.3%
Renter share
34.6% → 35.4%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
33.3% → 29.1%
-4.2 pts
Median age
34.9 → 36.5
+1.6 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $89,434 to $92,586 across the same window, up 3.5% versus 2021. College-educated residents now make up 29.1% of adults here, versus 33.3% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77566 covers Lake Jackson, TX. The median rent here is $1,488/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($92,586/yr), ZIP 77566 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 7.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77566?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77566 (Lake Jackson, TX) is $1,488. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77566 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77566's median rent of $1,488/mo is $477 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77566 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77566 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #433 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,488/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77566?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,488/mo in ZIP 77566. The local median household income is $92,586/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77566?

Rent in ZIP 77566 has decreased 7.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77566 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77566 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,488/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($92,586/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77566 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77566 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.4% of ZIP 77566 households are renters, while 64.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77566 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77566 compare to the rest of Lake Jackson?

ZIP 77566 sits right at the Lake Jackson citywide median of $1,488/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77566 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77566 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,488/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 77566's median household income ($92,586/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77566 19%Benchmark 30%
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