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U.S. ZIP Code · TX77096

Harris County · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Typical home value

$439,073[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.5%
5-year / yr
+3.5%
10-year / yr
+1.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+54.6%
vs metro
+59.4%
vs state
+67.7%
ZIP 77096 location in TX
Location of ZIP 77096 in TX

Price history

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

The typical home in 77096 is worth $439,073 — 59.4% above the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,341 a month — a 3.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,341[2]
Gross yield
3.7%[2]
Cap rate
2.2%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$6,606[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
35,032[3]
Median household income
$82,852[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
9
Elementary
6
Middle
2
High
0
  • MEYERLAND MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · HOUSTON ISD

    1,122 students

  • PARKER EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · HOUSTON ISD

    887 students

  • HEROD EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · HOUSTON ISD

    766 students

  • FONDREN MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · HOUSTON ISD

    764 students

  • ELROD EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · HOUSTON ISD

    733 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 yield3.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.2%
Annual rent$16,091

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$2,220
Loan principal$351,259
Down payment$87,815
Total interest paid$448,011

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 ratio2.34
Monthly cost to own$3,135
Monthly rent$1,341

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
47th percentile[1]
Rental yield
7th percentile[2]
Property tax
68th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 77096?
The typical home in 77096 is worth $439,073, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 77096?
Home values in 77096 are up 0.5% over the past year, and up 3.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 77096?
A typical home in 77096 rents for about $1,341 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 77096?
The effective property tax rate in 77096 is 1.5% — roughly $6,606 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 77096?
ZIP code 77096 has a population of 35,032 and a median household income of $82,852.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Simonton, TX

    Typical home
    $440,536
    Gross yield
  • Manvel, TX

    Typical home
    $442,876
    Gross yield
    4.8%
  • Sugar Land, TX

    Typical home
    $434,890
    Gross yield
    5.0%
  • Houston, TX

    Typical home
    $429,469
    Gross yield
    5.2%
  • Bellville, TX

    Typical home
    $427,628
    Gross yield
  • Houston, TX

    Typical home
    $451,976
    Gross yield
    6.9%

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