ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 77627

Pop. 22,357·Jefferson County·542nd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,332/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.2%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
-$600
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 77627 · $1,332
More affordable than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,090
1 BR
$1,100
2 BR
$1,350
3 BR
$1,770
4 BR+
$2,120
Research median
$1,350/mo

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

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 77627 is 0.5% below its high of $1,339 in April 2026, at $1,332 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 77627 changed +4.2% 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 ($78,001) is $1,950 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,770); a 4-bedroom is $2,120.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 77642, 7 miles away, rents for 14% less ($1,151/mo), about $2,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 77627. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$15,984/yr
At $1,332/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyJefferson County
Rent Market Meter
Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (4.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.2% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77627 (Nederland, TX) is majority owner-occupied, 25.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,357
Median income
$78,001
Median age
37.1
Renters
26.4%
Age distribution
24.6%
22.2%
24.1%
17.6%
Under 1824.6%
18–3422.2%
35–5424.1%
55–6411.6%
65+17.6%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
79.9%
13.1%
White79.9%
Black3.6%
Hispanic13.1%
Asian2.9%
Other0.6%
Education (25+)
30.4%
37.3%
25.4%
No HS diploma6.9%
HS diploma30.4%
Some college37.3%
Bachelor's+25.4%
Housing tenure
73.6%
26.4%
Owner73.6%
Renter26.4%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 77627 in Nederland, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,129 → $1,332
up 18.0%
Income
$77,679 → $78,001
up 0.4%
Population
21,896 → 22,357
up 2.1%
Renter share
26.2% → 26.4%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
25.3% → 25.4%
+0.1 pts

Compared with 2023, rent in ZIP 77627 in Nederland, TX has climbed by $203 per month, settling near $1,332 after starting the period at $1,129. Census figures show median household income at $78,001 today, compared with $77,679 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 17.6 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 21,896 to 22,357 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.1% change. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 77627 covers Nederland, TX. The median rent here is $1,332/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($78,001/yr), ZIP 77627 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77627?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,332/mo in ZIP 77627. The local median household income is $78,001/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77627?

Rent in ZIP 77627 has risen 4.2% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.5% below its high of $1,339 in April 2026.

How does ZIP 77627 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77627 is one of the more affordable among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #542 of 693 at $1,332/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 77627 changed +4.2%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 77627 compare to the rest of Nederland?

ZIP 77627 sits right at the Nederland citywide median of $1,332/mo.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,332/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 77627's median household income ($78,001/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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