ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 76008

Part of Aledo, TX

Pop. 25,165·Parker County·7th most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$2,893/mo

Year-over-Year

+11.3%

Month-over-Month

+2.1%

vs US Median

+$945

Reported rents

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ZIP 76008 · $2,893

More expensive than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,948/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,140

1 BR

$2,210

2 BR

$2,580

3 BR

$3,400

4 BR+

$4,220

Research median

$2,580/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: September 25, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 76008 changed +11.3% over the year to August 2026. Across the 625 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.0%.

Recent direction

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

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($168,314) is $4,208 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($3,400); a 4-bedroom is $4,220.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 76126, 9 miles away, rents for 31% less ($1,982/mo), about $10,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 76008. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$34,716/yr

At $2,893/mo median

Location

CityAledo

StateTX

CountyParker County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 11.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+11.3% YoY, +2.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 76008 (Aledo, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 58.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

25,165

Median income

$168,314

Median age

Renters

8.2%

Age distribution

30.5%

15.3%

29.6%

13.1%

Under 1830.5%

18–3415.3%

35–5429.6%

55–6411.5%

65+13.1%

Gender

51.5%

48.5%

Male51.5%

Female48.5%

Race & ethnicity

85.5%

White85.5%

Black0.6%

Hispanic11.9%

Asian1.6%

Education (25+)

14%

25.1%

58.6%

No HS diploma2.3%

HS diploma14%

Some college25.1%

Bachelor's+58.6%

Housing tenure

91.8%

Owner91.8%

Renter8.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 76008 in Aledo, TX has changed in 5 years

Income

$138,417 → $168,314

up 21.6%

Population

22,091 → 25,165

up 13.9%

Renter share

8.2% → 8.2%

+0.0 pts

Bachelor's+

55.1% → 58.6%

+3.5 pts

Census figures show median household income at $168,314 today, compared with $138,417 five years earlier. The population has grown by 13.9% since 2021, moving from about 22,091 residents to roughly 25,165. College-educated residents now make up 58.6% of adults here, versus 55.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: September 25, 2026

ZIP code 76008 covers Aledo, TX. The median rent here is $2,893/mo as of September 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,210/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,580/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($168,314/yr), ZIP 76008 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 76008?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $116,000/year (about $56/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,893/mo in ZIP 76008. The local median household income is $168,314/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 76008?

Rent in ZIP 76008 has risen 11.3% over the past year.

How does ZIP 76008 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 76008 is one of the pricier among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #7 of 687 at $2,893/mo. Over the year to August 2026, rent in ZIP 76008 changed +11.3%, against a typical +1.0% across the 625 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.