ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 75166

Part of Lavon, TX

Pop. 6,989·Collin County·100th most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$1,958/mo

Year-over-Year

-2.0%

Month-over-Month

-1.2%

vs US Median

+$26

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 75166 · $1,958

More expensive than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,930

1 BR

$2,010

2 BR

$2,360

3 BR

$2,970

4 BR+

$3,780

Research median

$2,360/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

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 75166 changed -2.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 4 months in a row, and rose in 4 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($132,101) is $3,303 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,970); a 4-bedroom is $3,780.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 75089, 8 miles away, rents for 20% less ($1,573/mo), about $4,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 75166. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$23,496/yr

At $1,958/mo median

Location

CityLavon

StateTX

CountyCollin County

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Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (down 2.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (-2.0% YoY, -1.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 75166 (Lavon, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 40.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

6,989

Median income

$132,101

Median age

35.2

Renters

9.1%

Age distribution

28.3%

20.9%

31.7%

Under 1828.3%

18–3420.9%

35–5431.7%

55–6410.8%

65+8.3%

Gender

50.8%

49.2%

Male50.8%

Female49.2%

Race & ethnicity

62.1%

21.2%

White62.1%

Black7.9%

Hispanic21.2%

Asian7.6%

Other1.2%

Education (25+)

21.6%

34.7%

40.9%

No HS diploma2.8%

HS diploma21.6%

Some college34.7%

Bachelor's+40.9%

Housing tenure

90.9%

Owner90.9%

Renter9.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 75166 in Lavon, TX has changed in 5 years

Income

$105,972 → $132,101

up 24.7%

Population

5,589 → 6,989

up 25.0%

Renter share

12.5% → 9.1%

-3.4 pts

Bachelor's+

30.2% → 40.9%

+10.7 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 75166 in Lavon, TX now reports about $132,101, up from $105,972 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 75166 in Lavon, TX adding about 1,400 residents over the five-year window, up 25.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 12.5% to 9.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 30.2% to 40.9% across the same window.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 75166 covers Lavon, TX. The median rent here is $1,958/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,360/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($132,101/yr), ZIP 75166 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 75166?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (about $38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,958/mo in ZIP 75166. The local median household income is $132,101/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 75166?

Rent in ZIP 75166 has fallen 2.0% over the past year.

How does ZIP 75166 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 75166 is one of the pricier among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #100 of 693 at $1,958/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 75166 changed -2.1%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.