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ZIP 76009

Part of Alvarado, TX
Pop. 22,803·Johnson County·360th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,582/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.9%
vs US Median
-$383
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 76009 · $1,582
More affordable than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,230
1 BR
$1,270
2 BR
$1,480
3 BR
$1,950
4 BR+
$2,420
Research median
$1,480/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
$18,984/yr
At $1,582/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyJohnson County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +2.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 76009 (Alvarado, TX) is majority owner-occupied, 13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,803
Median income
$79,755
Median age
36.2
Renters
22.4%
Age distribution
23.4%
25.5%
25%
12.2%
13.9%
Under 1823.4%
18–3425.5%
35–5425%
55–6412.2%
65+13.9%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
69.9%
36.2%
White69.9%
Black3.1%
Hispanic36.2%
Education (25+)
24.4%
38.1%
23.9%
13.6%
No HS diploma24.4%
HS diploma38.1%
Some college23.9%
Bachelor's+13.6%
Housing tenure
77.6%
22.4%
Owner77.6%
Renter22.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 76009 in Alvarado, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$63,424 → $79,755
up 25.7%
Population
20,751 → 22,803
up 9.9%
Renter share
22.9% → 22.4%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
12.8% → 13.6%
+0.8 pts
Median age
37.2 → 36.2
-1.0 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $63,424 to $79,755 across the same window, up 25.7% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 20,751 to 22,803 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.9% change.

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About renting in ZIP 76009

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 76009 covers Alvarado, TX. The median rent here is $1,582/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,480/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($79,755/yr), ZIP 76009 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 76009?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 76009 (Alvarado, TX) is $1,582. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 76009 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 76009's median rent of $1,582/mo is $383 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 76009 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 76009 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #360 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,582/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 76009?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,582/mo in ZIP 76009. The local median household income is $79,755/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 76009?

Rent in ZIP 76009 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 76009 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 76009 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,582/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($79,755/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 76009 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 76009 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.4% of ZIP 76009 households are renters, while 77.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 76009 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 76009 compare to the rest of Alvarado?

ZIP 76009 sits right at the Alvarado citywide median of $1,582/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 76009 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 76009 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,582/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 76009's median household income ($79,755/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 76009 24%Benchmark 30%
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