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U.S. ZIP Code · TX77061

Harris County · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Typical home value

$231,421[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-3.3%
5-year / yr
+2.8%
10-year / yr
+5.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-18.5%
vs metro
-16.0%
vs state
-11.6%
ZIP 77061 location in TX
Location of ZIP 77061 in TX

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 77061 is worth $231,421 — 16.0% below the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX median. Over the past year, values have fallen 3.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,112 a month — a 5.8% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.2%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,112[2]
Gross yield
5.8%[2]
Cap rate
3.5%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,859[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Harris County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very High[4]
Riverine flood
Very High
Coastal flood
Relatively High
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Very High
Hurricane
Very High
Tornado
Very High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
24,004[3]
Median household income
$45,115[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Harris County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-7,225[5]
Moved in
94,726
Moved out
101,951

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
6
Elementary
3
Middle
2
High
1
  • ORTIZ MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · HOUSTON ISD

    823 students

  • LEWIS EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · HOUSTON ISD

    710 students

  • YES PREP - HOBBY

    Middle · Grades 6–10 · YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC

    576 students

  • GARDEN VILLAS EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · HOUSTON ISD

    360 students

  • BELLFORT EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

    Elementary · Grades PK–K · HOUSTON ISD

    320 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.8%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.5%
Annual rent$13,338

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,170
Loan principal$185,137
Down payment$46,284
Total interest paid$236,132

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.44
Monthly cost to own$1,602
Monthly rent$1,112

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
28th percentile[1]
Rental yield
34th percentile[2]
Property tax
33rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 77061?
The typical home in 77061 is worth $231,421, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 77061?
Home values in 77061 are down 3.3% over the past year, and up 2.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 77061?
A typical home in 77061 rents for about $1,112 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 77061?
The effective property tax rate in 77061 is 1.2% — roughly $2,859 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 77061?
ZIP code 77061 has a population of 24,004 and a median household income of $45,115.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Houston, TX

    Typical home
    $232,131
    Gross yield
    9.5%
  • Houston, TX

    Typical home
    $232,294
    Gross yield
    8.0%
  • Grangerland CDP, TX

    Typical home
    $228,609
    Gross yield
    8.9%
  • Missouri City, TX

    Typical home
    $234,815
    Gross yield
    9.9%
  • Point Blank, TX

    Typical home
    $227,780
    Gross yield
  • Wild Peach Village CDP, TX

    Typical home
    $235,283
    Gross yield

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