ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 75601

Part of Longview, TX

Pop. 15,780·Gregg County·540th most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$1,336/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.5%

Month-over-Month

+1.6%

vs US Median

-$596

Reported rents

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ZIP 75601 · $1,336

More affordable than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$900

1 BR

$900

2 BR

$1,080

3 BR

$1,460

4 BR+

$1,540

Research median

$1,080/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 75601 changed +5.5% 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 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($65,700) is $1,643 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,540).

Rank in Longview

4th cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in Longview.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 75605, 5 miles away, rents for 13% less ($1,157/mo), about $2,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 75601. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$16,032/yr

At $1,336/mo median

Location

CityLongview

StateTX

CountyGregg County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.5% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 75601 (Longview, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 27.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

15,780

Median income

$65,700

Median age

39.7

Renters

39.1%

Age distribution

21.2%

23%

24.8%

12.9%

18.2%

Under 1821.2%

18–3423%

35–5424.8%

55–6412.9%

65+18.2%

Gender

48.8%

51.2%

Male48.8%

Female51.2%

Race & ethnicity

57.3%

19.6%

22.9%

White57.3%

Black19.6%

Hispanic22.9%

Asian2.1%

Education (25+)

25.6%

35.4%

27.9%

No HS diploma11.1%

HS diploma25.6%

Some college35.4%

Bachelor's+27.9%

Housing tenure

60.9%

39.1%

Owner60.9%

Renter39.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 75601 in Longview, TX has changed in 5 years

Income

$54,068 → $65,700

up 21.5%

Population

15,683 → 15,780

up 0.6%

Renter share

36.9% → 39.1%

+2.2 pts

Bachelor's+

23.9% → 27.9%

+4.0 pts

Median age

36.3 → 39.7

+3.4 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $54,068 to $65,700 across the same window, up 21.5% versus 2021. About 39.1% of households rent today, against 36.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 23.9% to 27.9%.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 75601 covers Longview, TX. The median rent here is $1,336/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $900/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($65,700/yr), ZIP 75601 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 75601?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,336/mo in ZIP 75601. The local median household income is $65,700/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 75601?

Rent in ZIP 75601 has risen 5.5% over the past year.

How does ZIP 75601 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 75601 is one of the more affordable among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #540 of 693 at $1,336/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 75601 changed +5.5%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.