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ZIP 77591

Pop. 18,294·Galveston County·347th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,600/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.8%
Month-over-Month
+3.6%
vs US Median
-$365
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ZIP 77591 · $1,600
More affordable than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,150
1 BR
$1,190
2 BR
$1,410
3 BR
$1,900
4 BR+
$2,370
Research median
$1,410/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
$19,200/yr
At $1,600/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyGalveston County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 1.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.8% YoY, +3.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77591 (Texas City, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 23.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,294
Median income
$68,593
Median age
32.6
Renters
44.6%
Age distribution
25.4%
27.2%
21%
12.2%
14.2%
Under 1825.4%
18–3427.2%
35–5421%
55–6412.2%
65+14.2%
Gender
46.5%
53.5%
Male46.5%
Female53.5%
Race & ethnicity
33.7%
50.3%
23.6%
White33.7%
Black50.3%
Hispanic23.6%
Asian1%
Education (25+)
25.6%
41.6%
23.8%
No HS diploma9.1%
HS diploma25.6%
Some college41.6%
Bachelor's+23.8%
Housing tenure
55.4%
44.6%
Owner55.4%
Renter44.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77591 in Texas City, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,531 → $68,593
up 15.2%
Population
14,961 → 18,294
up 22.3%
Renter share
47.6% → 44.6%
-3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
20.9% → 23.8%
+2.9 pts
Median age
33.9 → 32.6
-1.3 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $59,531 to $68,593 across the same window, up 15.2% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 14,961 to 18,294 between 2021 and 2024, a 22.3% change. About 44.6% of households rent today, against 47.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 20.9% to 23.8%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77591 covers Texas City, TX. The median rent here is $1,600/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($68,593/yr), ZIP 77591 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77591?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77591 (Texas City, TX) is $1,600. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77591 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77591's median rent of $1,600/mo is $365 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77591 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77591 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #347 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,600/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77591?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,600/mo in ZIP 77591. The local median household income is $68,593/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77591?

Rent in ZIP 77591 has increased 1.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77591 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77591 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,600/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($68,593/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77591 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77591 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.6% of ZIP 77591 households are renters, while 55.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77591 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77591 compare to the rest of Texas City?

ZIP 77591 is pricier than Texas City as a whole. At $1,600/mo, it's $258 above the Texas City citywide median of $1,342/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77591 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77591 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,600/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 77591's median household income ($68,593/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77591 28%Benchmark 30%
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