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ZIP 77590

Pop. 31,642·Galveston County·587th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,274/mo
Year-over-Year
-15.6%
Month-over-Month
-10.8%
vs US Median
-$691
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ZIP 77590 · $1,274
More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,110
1 BR
$1,150
2 BR
$1,370
3 BR
$1,840
4 BR+
$2,300
Research median
$1,370/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
$15,288/yr
At $1,274/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyGalveston County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 15.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-15.6% YoY, -10.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77590 (Texas City, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,642
Median income
$65,801
Median age
40.3
Renters
47.6%
Age distribution
20.8%
23.2%
25.2%
18.8%
Under 1820.8%
18–3423.2%
35–5425.2%
55–6412%
65+18.8%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
50.4%
16.3%
38%
White50.4%
Black16.3%
Hispanic38%
Asian1.6%
Education (25+)
17.2%
33.7%
33.5%
15.6%
No HS diploma17.2%
HS diploma33.7%
Some college33.5%
Bachelor's+15.6%
Housing tenure
52.4%
47.6%
Owner52.4%
Renter47.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77590 in Texas City, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$52,210 → $65,801
up 26.0%
Population
33,272 → 31,642
down 4.9%
Renter share
48.1% → 47.6%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
15.4% → 15.6%
+0.2 pts
Median age
35.7 → 40.3
+4.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $52,210 in 2021 to $65,801 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 33,272 to 31,642 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.9% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77590 covers Texas City, TX. The median rent here is $1,274/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($65,801/yr), ZIP 77590 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 15.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77590?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77590 (Texas City, TX) is $1,274. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77590 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77590's median rent of $1,274/mo is $691 (35%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77590 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77590 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #587 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,274/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77590?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,274/mo in ZIP 77590. The local median household income is $65,801/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77590?

Rent in ZIP 77590 has decreased 15.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77590 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77590 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,274/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($65,801/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77590 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77590 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.6% of ZIP 77590 households are renters, while 52.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77590 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77590 compare to the rest of Texas City?

ZIP 77590 is more affordable than Texas City overall. At $1,274/mo, it's $68 below the Texas City citywide median of $1,342/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77590 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77590 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,274/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 77590's median household income ($65,801/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77590 23%Benchmark 30%
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