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ZIP 75165

Pop. 53,513·Ellis County·304th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,644/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.1%
Month-over-Month
-2.5%
vs US Median
-$321
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 75165 · $1,644
More affordable than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,480
1 BR
$1,540
2 BR
$1,810
3 BR
$2,280
4 BR+
$2,900
Research median
$1,810/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
$19,728/yr
At $1,644/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyEllis County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 3.1% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.1% YoY, -2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 75165 (Waxahachie, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 30.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
53,513
Median income
$86,391
Median age
34.9
Renters
34%
Age distribution
25.2%
24.9%
25.5%
13.6%
Under 1825.2%
18–3424.9%
35–5425.5%
55–6410.7%
65+13.6%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
60.1%
15.1%
26.7%
White60.1%
Black15.1%
Hispanic26.7%
Asian0.7%
Education (25+)
26.3%
32.9%
30.8%
No HS diploma10%
HS diploma26.3%
Some college32.9%
Bachelor's+30.8%
Housing tenure
66%
34%
Owner66%
Renter34%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 75165 in Waxahachie, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,412 → $1,644
up 16.4%
Income
$78,254 → $86,391
up 10.4%
Population
47,183 → 53,513
up 13.4%
Renter share
36.4% → 34%
-2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
24.3% → 30.8%
+6.5 pts
Median age
34 → 34.9
+0.9 yrs

Rent in ZIP 75165 in Waxahachie, TX has increased 16.4% since 2021, going from about $1,412 per month to roughly $1,644 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $78,254 in 2021 to $86,391 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 6.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 47,183 to 53,513 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.4% change. About 34% of households rent today, against 36.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 24.3% to 30.8%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 75165 in Waxahachie, TX market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 75165 covers Waxahachie, TX. The median rent here is $1,644/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,540/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,810/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($86,391/yr), ZIP 75165 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 75165?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 75165 (Waxahachie, TX) is $1,644. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 75165 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 75165's median rent of $1,644/mo is $321 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 75165 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 75165 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #304 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,644/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 75165?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,644/mo in ZIP 75165. The local median household income is $86,391/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 75165?

Rent in ZIP 75165 has decreased 3.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 75165 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 75165 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,644/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($86,391/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 75165 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 75165 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34% of ZIP 75165 households are renters, while 66% are owner-occupied. ZIP 75165 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 75165 compare to the rest of Waxahachie?

ZIP 75165 is more affordable than Waxahachie overall. At $1,644/mo, it's $29 below the Waxahachie citywide median of $1,673/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 75165 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 75165 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,644/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 75165's median household income ($86,391/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 75165 23%Benchmark 30%
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