ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 75605

Part of Longview, TX

Pop. 35,417·Gregg County·636th most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$1,157/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.7%

Month-over-Month

+1.0%

vs US Median

-$775

Reported rents

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ZIP 75605 · $1,157

More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,100

1 BR

$1,120

2 BR

$1,340

3 BR

$1,770

4 BR+

$1,880

Research median

$1,340/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

Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 75605 usually run 0.8% below trend in December and 0.4% above it in March, about $14 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 75605 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 75605 changed +3.7% 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 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($73,190) is $1,830 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,770); a 4-bedroom is $1,880.

Rank in Longview

2nd cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in Longview.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 75604, 8 miles away, rents for 10% less ($1,036/mo), about $1,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 75605. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$13,884/yr

At $1,157/mo median

Location

CityLongview

StateTX

CountyGregg County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.7% YoY, +1.0% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 75605 (Longview, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 31.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

35,417

Median income

$73,190

Median age

38.7

Renters

41.6%

Age distribution

21.6%

22.6%

23.3%

20.5%

Under 1821.6%

18–3422.6%

35–5423.3%

55–6412%

65+20.5%

Gender

48.9%

51.1%

Male48.9%

Female51.1%

Race & ethnicity

73.7%

White73.7%

Black11.9%

Hispanic8.6%

Asian2.5%

Other3.3%

Education (25+)

24.9%

38%

31.6%

No HS diploma5.4%

HS diploma24.9%

Some college38%

Bachelor's+31.6%

Housing tenure

58.4%

41.6%

Owner58.4%

Renter41.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 75605 in Longview, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent

$885 → $1,157

up 30.7%

Income

$66,858 → $73,190

up 9.5%

Population

33,730 → 35,417

up 5.0%

Renter share

45.8% → 41.6%

-4.2 pts

Bachelor's+

28% → 31.6%

+3.6 pts

Median age

37.5 → 38.7

+1.2 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 75605 in Longview, TX has increased from $885 to $1,157, a 30.7% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $73,190 today, compared with $66,858 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 5.0% since 2021, moving from about 33,730 residents to roughly 35,417. Renters now make up 41.6% of households, compared with 45.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 31.6% of adults here, versus 28% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 75605 covers Longview, TX. The median rent here is $1,157/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($73,190/yr), ZIP 75605 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 75605?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $46,000/year (about $22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,157/mo in ZIP 75605. The local median household income is $73,190/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 75605?

Rent in ZIP 75605 has risen 3.7% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2021.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 75605?

Asking rents in ZIP 75605 are usually lowest in December, about 0.8% below their yearly trend, and highest in March, about 0.4% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $14 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 75605 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 75605 is one of the more affordable among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #636 of 693 at $1,157/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 75605 changed +3.7%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.