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ZIP 77598

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 26,110·Harris County·543rd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,334/mo
Year-over-Year
-7.0%
Month-over-Month
-2.7%
vs US Median
-$631
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 77598 · $1,334
More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$984
1 BR
$1,019
2 BR
$1,209
3 BR
$1,623
4 BR+
$2,031
Research median
$1,209/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
$16,008/yr
At $1,334/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 7.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-7.0% YoY, -2.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77598 (Houston, TX) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 30.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,110
Median income
$60,977
Median age
34.9
Renters
76.9%
Age distribution
20.2%
29.9%
29.7%
Under 1820.2%
18–3429.9%
35–5429.7%
55–648.3%
65+11.9%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
51%
16%
31.5%
White51%
Black16%
Hispanic31.5%
Asian7.4%
Education (25+)
24.9%
35.6%
30.3%
No HS diploma9.1%
HS diploma24.9%
Some college35.6%
Bachelor's+30.3%
Housing tenure
23.1%
76.9%
Owner23.1%
Renter76.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77598 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$55,310 → $60,977
up 10.2%
Population
27,184 → 26,110
down 4.0%
Renter share
79.4% → 76.9%
-2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
29% → 30.3%
+1.3 pts
Median age
31.6 → 34.9
+3.3 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $55,310 in 2021 to $60,977 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 77598 in Houston, TX losing about 1,074 residents over the five-year window, down 4.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 79.4% to 76.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77598 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,334/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,019/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,209/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($60,977/yr), ZIP 77598 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 7.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77598?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77598 (Houston, TX) is $1,334. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77598 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77598's median rent of $1,334/mo is $631 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77598 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77598 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #543 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,334/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77598?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,334/mo in ZIP 77598. The local median household income is $60,977/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77598?

Rent in ZIP 77598 has decreased 7.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77598 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77598 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,334/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($60,977/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77598 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77598 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 76.9% of ZIP 77598 households are renters, while 23.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 77598 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 77598 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77598 is more affordable than Houston overall. At $1,334/mo, it's $233 below the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77598 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77598 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,334/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 77598's median household income ($60,977/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77598 26%Benchmark 30%
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