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ZIP 77586

Part of El Lago, TX
Pop. 23,807·Harris County·300th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,656/mo
Year-over-Year
-12.0%
Month-over-Month
+8.0%
vs US Median
-$306
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 77586 · $1,656
More affordable than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,380
1 BR
$1,430
2 BR
$1,700
3 BR
$2,290
4 BR+
$2,850
Research median
$1,700/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$19,872/yr
At $1,656/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (-12.0% YoY, +8.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77586 (El Lago, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 44.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,807
Median income
$114,057
Median age
43.6
Renters
25.7%
Age distribution
20.9%
18%
27.8%
15.9%
17.4%
Under 1820.9%
18–3418%
35–5427.8%
55–6415.9%
65+17.4%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
70.2%
20.8%
White70.2%
Black5.5%
Hispanic20.8%
Asian6.1%
Education (25+)
14.1%
34.3%
44.8%
No HS diploma6.8%
HS diploma14.1%
Some college34.3%
Bachelor's+44.8%
Housing tenure
74.3%
25.7%
Owner74.3%
Renter25.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77586 in El Lago, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$102,286 → $114,057
up 11.5%
Population
23,364 → 23,807
up 1.9%
Renter share
32.8% → 25.7%
-7.1 pts
Bachelor's+
41.4% → 44.8%
+3.4 pts
Median age
40.3 → 43.6
+3.3 yrs

Median household income grew from $102,286 to $114,057 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.5% shift. Headcount in the area went from 23,364 to 23,807 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.9% change. About 25.7% of households rent today, against 32.8% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 41.4% to 44.8%.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 77586 covers El Lago, TX. The median rent here is $1,656/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,700/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($114,057/yr), ZIP 77586 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 12.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77586?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77586 (El Lago, TX) is $1,656. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77586 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77586's median rent of $1,656/mo is $306 (16%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 77586 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77586 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #300 out of 695 ZIPs at $1,656/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77586?

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 $1,656/mo in ZIP 77586. The local median household income is $114,057/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77586?

Rent in ZIP 77586 has decreased 12.0% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77586 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77586 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,656/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($114,057/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77586 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77586 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.7% of ZIP 77586 households are renters, while 74.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77586 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 77586 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77586 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,656/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 77586's median household income ($114,057/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77586 17%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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