ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 77803

Part of Bryan, TX

Pop. 31,525·Brazos County·372nd most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$1,555/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.6%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

-$377

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 77803 · $1,555

More affordable than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,000

1 BR

$1,060

2 BR

$1,160

3 BR

$1,610

4 BR+

$1,890

Research median

$1,160/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 77803 is 0.3% below its high of $1,559 in July 2026, at $1,555 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 77803 changed +1.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 2 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($52,274) is $1,307 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,160); a 3-bedroom is $1,610.

Rank in Bryan

4th cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in Bryan.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 77801, 3 miles away, rents for 16% less ($1,306/mo), about $3,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 77803. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,660/yr

At $1,555/mo median

Location

CityBryan

StateTX

CountyBrazos County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.6% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77803 (Bryan, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

31,525

Median income

$52,274

Median age

33.4

Renters

36.6%

Age distribution

27.2%

25.3%

25.7%

Under 1827.2%

18–3425.3%

35–5425.7%

55–6411.7%

65+10.1%

Gender

49.1%

50.9%

Male49.1%

Female50.9%

Race & ethnicity

43.6%

22.1%

58.7%

White43.6%

Black22.1%

Hispanic58.7%

Education (25+)

27.8%

36.7%

23.6%

No HS diploma27.8%

HS diploma36.7%

Some college23.6%

Bachelor's+11.9%

Housing tenure

63.4%

36.6%

Owner63.4%

Renter36.6%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 77803 in Bryan, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,373 → $1,555

up 13.3%

Income

$44,750 → $52,274

up 16.8%

Population

33,233 → 31,525

down 5.1%

Renter share

39.6% → 36.6%

-3.0 pts

Bachelor's+

8.9% → 11.9%

+3.0 pts

Median age

30.7 → 33.4

+2.7 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 77803 in Bryan, TX stood at $1,373 in 2023 and currently runs about $1,555, reflecting a 13.3% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 77803 in Bryan, TX now reports about $52,274, up from $44,750 in 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has contracted by 5.1% since 2021, moving from about 33,233 residents to roughly 31,525. Renters now make up 36.6% of households, compared with 39.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 11.9% of adults here, versus 8.9% in 2021. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 77803 in Bryan, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 77803 covers Bryan, TX. The median rent here is $1,555/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($52,274/yr), ZIP 77803 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77803?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (about $30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,555/mo in ZIP 77803. The local median household income is $52,274/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77803?

Rent in ZIP 77803 has risen 1.6% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.3% below its high of $1,559 in July 2026.

How does ZIP 77803 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77803 is in the middle among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #372 of 693 at $1,555/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 77803 changed +1.6%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.