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ZIP 77571

Part of La Porte, TX
Pop. 38,543·Harris County·285th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,662/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.6%
Month-over-Month
-3.5%
vs US Median
-$303
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ZIP 77571 · $1,662
More affordable than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,290
1 BR
$1,340
2 BR
$1,590
3 BR
$2,140
4 BR+
$2,670
Research median
$1,590/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
$19,944/yr
At $1,662/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.6% YoY, -3.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77571 (La Porte, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,543
Median income
$81,850
Median age
37.3
Renters
27.9%
Age distribution
25.2%
21.9%
24.2%
13.7%
15.1%
Under 1825.2%
18–3421.9%
35–5424.2%
55–6413.7%
65+15.1%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
54.3%
41.5%
White54.3%
Black6.7%
Hispanic41.5%
Asian1.8%
Education (25+)
31.1%
39.5%
18.1%
No HS diploma11.3%
HS diploma31.1%
Some college39.5%
Bachelor's+18.1%
Housing tenure
72.1%
27.9%
Owner72.1%
Renter27.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77571 in La Porte, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,408 → $1,662
up 18.0%
Income
$80,179 → $81,850
up 2.1%
Population
37,298 → 38,543
up 3.3%
Renter share
27.3% → 27.9%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
17.7% → 18.1%
+0.4 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 77571 in La Porte, TX paid around $1,408 a month. That figure now sits near $1,662, up 18.0% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $80,179 in 2021 to $81,850 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 77571 in La Porte, TX adding about 1,245 residents over the five-year window, up 3.3% on net. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 77571 in La Porte, TX market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77571 covers La Porte, TX. The median rent here is $1,662/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,590/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($81,850/yr), ZIP 77571 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77571?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77571 (La Porte, TX) is $1,662. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77571 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77571's median rent of $1,662/mo is $303 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77571 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77571 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #285 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,662/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77571?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,662/mo in ZIP 77571. The local median household income is $81,850/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77571?

Rent in ZIP 77571 has decreased 2.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77571 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77571 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,662/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($81,850/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77571 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77571 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.9% of ZIP 77571 households are renters, while 72.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77571 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77571 compare to the rest of La Porte?

ZIP 77571 is pricier than La Porte as a whole. At $1,662/mo, it's $4 above the La Porte citywide median of $1,658/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77571 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77571 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,662/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 77571's median household income ($81,850/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77571 24%Benchmark 30%
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