ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 75146

Part of Lancaster, TX

Pop. 25,097·Dallas County·34th most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$2,227/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.4%

Month-over-Month

+0.6%

vs US Median

+$295

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ZIP 75146 · $2,227

More expensive than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,580

1 BR

$1,650

2 BR

$1,930

3 BR

$2,430

4 BR+

$3,090

Research median

$1,930/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 75146 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 75146 changed +3.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($68,071) is $1,702 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,650); a 2-bedroom is $1,930.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 75241, 7 miles away, rents for 22% less ($1,729/mo), about $6,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 75146. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$26,724/yr

At $2,227/mo median

Location

CityLancaster

StateTX

CountyDallas County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.4% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 75146 (Lancaster, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 26% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

25,097

Median income

$68,071

Median age

33.3

Renters

43.2%

Age distribution

31.1%

21.2%

25.7%

Under 1831.1%

18–3421.2%

35–5425.7%

55–6411%

65+10.9%

Gender

45.8%

54.2%

Male45.8%

Female54.2%

Race & ethnicity

15.9%

60.3%

26.3%

White15.9%

Black60.3%

Hispanic26.3%

Asian1.6%

Education (25+)

13.7%

28.9%

31.4%

26%

No HS diploma13.7%

HS diploma28.9%

Some college31.4%

Bachelor's+26%

Housing tenure

56.8%

43.2%

Owner56.8%

Renter43.2%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 75146 in Lancaster, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,864 → $2,227

up 19.5%

Income

$61,482 → $68,071

up 10.7%

Population

24,873 → 25,097

up 0.9%

Renter share

38.6% → 43.2%

+4.6 pts

Bachelor's+

26.2% → 26%

-0.2 pts

Median age

31.9 → 33.3

+1.4 yrs

Compared with 2022, rent in ZIP 75146 in Lancaster, TX has increased by $363 per month, settling near $2,227 after starting the period at $1,864. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $61,482 in 2021 to $68,071 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 8.8 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 43.2% of households rent today, against 38.6% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 75146 in Lancaster, TX market of 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 75146 covers Lancaster, TX. The median rent here is $2,227/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,650/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($68,071/yr), ZIP 75146 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 75146?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $89,000/year (about $43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,227/mo in ZIP 75146. The local median household income is $68,071/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 75146?

Rent in ZIP 75146 has risen 3.4% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2021.

How does ZIP 75146 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 75146 is one of the pricier among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #34 of 693 at $2,227/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 75146 changed +3.4%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.