ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 77586

Part of El Lago, TX

Pop. 23,807·Harris County·254th most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$1,696/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.0%

Month-over-Month

+1.4%

vs US Median

-$236

Reported rents

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ZIP 77586 · $1,696

More affordable than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 77586 changed +3.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($114,057) is $2,851 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,850).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 77565, 3 miles away, rents for 12% less ($1,496/mo), about $2,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 77586. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$20,352/yr

At $1,696/mo median

Location

CityEl Lago

StateTX

CountyHarris County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.0% YoY, +1.4% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 77586 covers El Lago, TX. The median rent here is $1,696/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,700/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($114,057/yr), ZIP 77586 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $68,000/year (about $33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,696/mo in ZIP 77586. The local median household income is $114,057/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77586?

Rent in ZIP 77586 has risen 3.0% over the past year.

How does ZIP 77586 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77586 is in the middle among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #254 of 693 at $1,696/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 77586 changed +3.0%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

Income Affordability

18%

VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,696/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 77586's median household income ($114,057/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77586 18%Benchmark 30%

State income taxNone

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