ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 75154

Part of Red Oak, TX

Pop. 52,516·Ellis County·18th most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$2,369/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.4%

Month-over-Month

+0.7%

vs US Median

+$437

Reported rents

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ZIP 75154 · $2,369

More expensive than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,520

1 BR

$1,590

2 BR

$1,860

3 BR

$2,340

4 BR+

$2,980

Research median

$1,860/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 75154 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 75154 changed +5.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($100,388) is $2,510 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,340); a 4-bedroom is $2,980.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 75115, 6 miles away, rents for 11% less ($2,118/mo), about $3,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 75154. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$28,428/yr

At $2,369/mo median

Location

CityRed Oak

StateTX

CountyEllis County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.4% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 75154 (Red Oak, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 31.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

52,516

Median income

$100,388

Median age

Renters

17.8%

Age distribution

26.9%

21.6%

26.3%

13%

12.2%

Under 1826.9%

18–3421.6%

35–5426.3%

55–6413%

65+12.2%

Gender

49.6%

50.4%

Male49.6%

Female50.4%

Race & ethnicity

38.5%

35.6%

26%

White38.5%

Black35.6%

Hispanic26%

Asian1.5%

Education (25+)

26.9%

30.1%

31.8%

No HS diploma11.1%

HS diploma26.9%

Some college30.1%

Bachelor's+31.8%

Housing tenure

82.2%

17.8%

Owner82.2%

Renter17.8%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 75154 in Red Oak, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,014 → $2,369

up 17.6%

Income

$86,783 → $100,388

up 15.7%

Population

47,111 → 52,516

up 11.5%

Renter share

15.7% → 17.8%

+2.1 pts

Bachelor's+

28.4% → 31.8%

+3.4 pts

Median age

36.6 → 36

-0.6 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 75154 in Red Oak, TX paid around $2,014 a month. That figure now sits near $2,369, up 17.6% from the 2022 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $86,783 in 2021 to $100,388 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 75154 in Red Oak, TX adding about 5,405 residents over the five-year window, up 11.5% on net. The renter share has risen from 15.7% to 17.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 28.4% to 31.8% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 75154 in Red Oak, TX market of 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 75154 covers Red Oak, TX. The median rent here is $2,369/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,590/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,860/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($100,388/yr), ZIP 75154 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 75154?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $95,000/year (about $46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,369/mo in ZIP 75154. The local median household income is $100,388/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 75154?

Rent in ZIP 75154 has risen 5.4% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2021.

How does ZIP 75154 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 75154 is one of the pricier among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #18 of 693 at $2,369/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 75154 changed +5.4%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.