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ZIP 77581

Part of Pearland, TX
Pop. 51,332·Brazoria County·204th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,781/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
-$184
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ZIP 77581 · $1,781
More affordable than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,200
1 BR
$1,370
2 BR
$1,510
3 BR
$2,050
4 BR+
$2,540
Research median
$1,510/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
$21,372/yr
At $1,781/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBrazoria County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 6.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-6.1% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77581 (Pearland, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 35.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
51,332
Median income
$111,139
Median age
37.5
Renters
22.9%
Age distribution
26.2%
19.9%
27.9%
14%
Under 1826.2%
18–3419.9%
35–5427.9%
55–6411.9%
65+14%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
53.2%
33.2%
White53.2%
Black10%
Hispanic33.2%
Asian8.7%
Education (25+)
24.6%
33.2%
35.3%
No HS diploma6.9%
HS diploma24.6%
Some college33.2%
Bachelor's+35.3%
Housing tenure
77.1%
22.9%
Owner77.1%
Renter22.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77581 in Pearland, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,557 → $1,781
up 14.4%
Income
$102,333 → $111,139
up 8.6%
Population
50,733 → 51,332
up 1.2%
Renter share
21.8% → 22.9%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
36.9% → 35.3%
-1.6 pts
Median age
35.7 → 37.5
+1.8 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 77581 in Pearland, TX has shifted from $1,557 to $1,781, up 14.4% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 77581 in Pearland, TX now reports about $111,139, up from $102,333 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 77581 in Pearland, TX adding about 599 residents over the five-year window, up 1.2% on net. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 77581 in Pearland, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77581 covers Pearland, TX. The median rent here is $1,781/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,510/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($111,139/yr), ZIP 77581 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77581?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77581 (Pearland, TX) is $1,781. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77581 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77581's median rent of $1,781/mo is $184 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77581 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77581 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #204 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,781/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77581?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,781/mo in ZIP 77581. The local median household income is $111,139/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77581?

Rent in ZIP 77581 has decreased 6.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77581 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77581 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,781/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($111,139/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77581 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77581 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.9% of ZIP 77581 households are renters, while 77.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77581 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77581 compare to the rest of Pearland?

ZIP 77581 is more affordable than Pearland overall. At $1,781/mo, it's $23 below the Pearland citywide median of $1,804/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77581 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77581 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,781/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 77581's median household income ($111,139/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77581 19%Benchmark 30%
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