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ZIP 75056

Pop. 69,628·Denton County·175th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,818/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.6%
Month-over-Month
+2.5%
vs US Median
-$147
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ZIP 75056 · $1,818
More expensive than 50% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,383
1 BR
$1,436
2 BR
$1,687
3 BR
$2,128
4 BR+
$2,698
Research median
$1,687/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
$21,816/yr
At $1,818/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyDenton County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.6% YoY, +2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 75056 (The Colony, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 53.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
69,628
Median income
$119,682
Median age
37.4
Renters
40.6%
Age distribution
20.4%
25.6%
31.9%
12.1%
Under 1820.4%
18–3425.6%
35–5431.9%
55–6412.1%
65+10%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
51.8%
18.7%
17.5%
White51.8%
Black10.1%
Hispanic18.7%
Asian17.5%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
15%
26.8%
53.9%
No HS diploma4.4%
HS diploma15%
Some college26.8%
Bachelor's+53.9%
Housing tenure
59.4%
40.6%
Owner59.4%
Renter40.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 75056 in The Colony, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,489 → $1,818
up 22.1%
Income
$100,568 → $119,682
up 19.0%
Population
64,243 → 69,628
up 8.4%
Renter share
40.4% → 40.6%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
50.4% → 53.9%
+3.5 pts
Median age
36.1 → 37.4
+1.3 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 75056 in The Colony, TX has climbed from $1,489 to $1,818, a 22.1% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $100,568 in 2021 to $119,682 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 8.4% since 2021, moving from about 64,243 residents to roughly 69,628. College-educated residents now make up 53.9% of adults here, versus 50.4% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 75056 in The Colony, TX market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 75056 covers The Colony, TX. The median rent here is $1,818/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,436/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,687/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($119,682/yr), ZIP 75056 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 75056?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 75056 (The Colony, TX) is $1,818. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 75056 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 75056's median rent of $1,818/mo is $147 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 75056 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 75056 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #175 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,818/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 75056?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,818/mo in ZIP 75056. The local median household income is $119,682/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 75056?

Rent in ZIP 75056 has decreased 2.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 75056 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 75056 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,818/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($119,682/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 75056 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 75056 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.6% of ZIP 75056 households are renters, while 59.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 75056 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 75056 compare to the rest of The Colony?

ZIP 75056 is more affordable than The Colony overall. At $1,818/mo, it's $73 below the The Colony citywide median of $1,891/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 75056 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 75056 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,818/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 75056's median household income ($119,682/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 75056 18%Benchmark 30%
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