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ZIP 75156

Pop. 16,333·Henderson County·438th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,483/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.7%
Month-over-Month
-2.7%
vs US Median
-$482
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 75156 · $1,483
More affordable than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$830
1 BR
$890
2 BR
$1,030
3 BR
$1,300
4 BR+
$1,690
Research median
$1,030/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
$17,796/yr
At $1,483/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHenderson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 6.7% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-6.7% YoY, -2.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 75156 (Payne Springs, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 17.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,333
Median income
$60,867
Median age
49.4
Renters
18.5%
Age distribution
18.5%
16%
24.3%
16.5%
24.7%
Under 1818.5%
18–3416%
35–5424.3%
55–6416.5%
65+24.7%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
88.3%
White88.3%
Black0.6%
Hispanic8.6%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
12.8%
34.1%
35.6%
17.6%
No HS diploma12.8%
HS diploma34.1%
Some college35.6%
Bachelor's+17.6%
Housing tenure
81.5%
18.5%
Owner81.5%
Renter18.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 75156 in Payne Springs, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$46,498 → $60,867
up 30.9%
Population
16,500 → 16,333
down 1.0%
Renter share
26.6% → 18.5%
-8.1 pts
Bachelor's+
13.2% → 17.6%
+4.4 pts
Median age
48.2 → 49.4
+1.2 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 75156 in Payne Springs, TX now reports about $60,867, up from $46,498 in 2021. The population has contracted by 1.0% since 2021, moving from about 16,500 residents to roughly 16,333. Renters now make up 18.5% of households, compared with 26.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 17.6% of adults here, versus 13.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 75156 covers Payne Springs, TX. The median rent here is $1,483/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($60,867/yr), ZIP 75156 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 75156?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 75156 (Payne Springs, TX) is $1,483. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 75156 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 75156's median rent of $1,483/mo is $482 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 75156 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 75156 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #438 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,483/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 75156?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,483/mo in ZIP 75156. The local median household income is $60,867/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 75156?

Rent in ZIP 75156 has decreased 6.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 75156 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 75156 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,483/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($60,867/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 75156 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 75156 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.5% of ZIP 75156 households are renters, while 81.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 75156 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 75156 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 75156 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,483/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 75156's median household income ($60,867/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 75156 29%Benchmark 30%
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