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ZIP 77868

Part of Navasota, TX
Pop. 18,416·Grimes County·409th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,519/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+21.5%
vs US Median
-$446
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ZIP 77868 · $1,519
More affordable than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$800
1 BR
$830
2 BR
$1,030
3 BR
$1,250
4 BR+
$1,520
Research median
$1,030/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,228/yr
At $1,519/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyGrimes County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +21.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77868 (Navasota, TX) is majority owner-occupied, 16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,416
Median income
$67,890
Median age
40.2
Renters
29.8%
Age distribution
19.8%
22.2%
28.3%
12.6%
17%
Under 1819.8%
18–3422.2%
35–5428.3%
55–6412.6%
65+17%
Gender
57%
43%
Male57%
Female43%
Race & ethnicity
49.8%
17.4%
30.3%
White49.8%
Black17.4%
Hispanic30.3%
Asian0.5%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
21.8%
32.2%
29.3%
16.7%
No HS diploma21.8%
HS diploma32.2%
Some college29.3%
Bachelor's+16.7%
Housing tenure
70.2%
29.8%
Owner70.2%
Renter29.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77868 in Navasota, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,442 → $67,890
up 24.7%
Population
18,302 → 18,416
up 0.6%
Renter share
33.6% → 29.8%
-3.8 pts
Bachelor's+
13.1% → 16.7%
+3.6 pts
Median age
37.7 → 40.2
+2.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $67,890 today, compared with $54,442 five years earlier. Renters now make up 29.8% of households, compared with 33.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 16.7% of adults here, versus 13.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77868 covers Navasota, TX. The median rent here is $1,519/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $830/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($67,890/yr), ZIP 77868 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 77868?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77868 (Navasota, TX) is $1,519. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77868 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77868's median rent of $1,519/mo is $446 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77868 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77868 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #409 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,519/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77868?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,519/mo in ZIP 77868. The local median household income is $67,890/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77868?

Rent in ZIP 77868 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 77868 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77868 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,519/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($67,890/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77868 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77868 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.8% of ZIP 77868 households are renters, while 70.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77868 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77868 compare to the rest of Navasota?

ZIP 77868 is more affordable than Navasota overall. At $1,519/mo, it's $6 below the Navasota citywide median of $1,525/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77868 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77868 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,519/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 77868's median household income ($67,890/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77868 27%Benchmark 30%
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