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ZIP 77657

Pop. 22,258·Hardin County·428th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,496/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-12.9%
vs US Median
-$469
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 77657 · $1,496
More affordable than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$840
1 BR
$850
2 BR
$1,040
3 BR
$1,360
4 BR+
$1,630
Research median
$1,040/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
$17,952/yr
At $1,496/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHardin County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -12.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77657 (Lumberton, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 25.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,258
Median income
$95,718
Median age
40.7
Renters
16.3%
Age distribution
23.7%
18%
28.7%
19.2%
Under 1823.7%
18–3418%
35–5428.7%
55–6410.5%
65+19.2%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
89.4%
White89.4%
Black0.9%
Hispanic7.8%
Asian1%
Other1%
Education (25+)
29.9%
39.4%
25.3%
No HS diploma5.5%
HS diploma29.9%
Some college39.4%
Bachelor's+25.3%
Housing tenure
83.7%
16.3%
Owner83.7%
Renter16.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77657 in Lumberton, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$79,871 → $95,718
up 19.8%
Population
21,551 → 22,258
up 3.3%
Renter share
16.7% → 16.3%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
23.8% → 25.3%
+1.5 pts
Median age
38.8 → 40.7
+1.9 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $95,718 today, compared with $79,871 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 21,551 to 22,258 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.3% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77657 covers Lumberton, TX. The median rent here is $1,496/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $850/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($95,718/yr), ZIP 77657 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77657?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77657 (Lumberton, TX) is $1,496. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77657 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77657's median rent of $1,496/mo is $469 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77657 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77657 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #428 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,496/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77657?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,496/mo in ZIP 77657. The local median household income is $95,718/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77657?

Rent in ZIP 77657 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 77657 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77657 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,496/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($95,718/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77657 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77657 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.3% of ZIP 77657 households are renters, while 83.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77657 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77657 compare to the rest of Lumberton?

ZIP 77657 sits right at the Lumberton citywide median of $1,496/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77657 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77657 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,496/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 77657's median household income ($95,718/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77657 19%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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