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ZIP 76065

Pop. 47,438·Ellis County·70th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$2,083/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.7%
Month-over-Month
-0.9%
vs US Median
+$118
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ZIP 76065 · $2,083
More expensive than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,770
1 BR
$1,840
2 BR
$2,160
3 BR
$2,720
4 BR+
$3,460
Research median
$2,160/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$24,996/yr
At $2,083/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyEllis County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.7% YoY, -0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 76065 (Midlothian, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 36.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
47,438
Median income
$127,756
Median age
36.7
Renters
18.3%
Age distribution
28%
19.3%
29.4%
13%
Under 1828%
18–3419.3%
35–5429.4%
55–6410.3%
65+13%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
69.3%
19.1%
White69.3%
Black11.4%
Hispanic19.1%
Asian0.5%
Education (25+)
22.8%
32.3%
36.5%
No HS diploma8.4%
HS diploma22.8%
Some college32.3%
Bachelor's+36.5%
Housing tenure
81.7%
18.3%
Owner81.7%
Renter18.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 76065 in Midlothian, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,627 → $2,083
up 28.0%
Income
$110,205 → $127,756
up 15.9%
Population
40,814 → 47,438
up 16.2%
Renter share
17.4% → 18.3%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
34.8% → 36.5%
+1.7 pts

Rent in ZIP 76065 in Midlothian, TX has increased 28.0% since 2021, going from about $1,627 per month to roughly $2,083 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 76065 in Midlothian, TX now reports about $127,756, up from $110,205 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 12.1 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 40,814 to 47,438 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.2% change. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 76065 in Midlothian, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 76065 covers Midlothian, TX. The median rent here is $2,083/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,840/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,160/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($127,756/yr), ZIP 76065 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 76065?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 76065 (Midlothian, TX) is $2,083. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 76065 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 76065's median rent of $2,083/mo is $118 (6%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 76065 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 76065 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #70 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $2,083/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 76065?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,083/mo in ZIP 76065. The local median household income is $127,756/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 76065?

Rent in ZIP 76065 has increased 8.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 76065 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 76065 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,083/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($127,756/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 76065 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 76065 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.3% of ZIP 76065 households are renters, while 81.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 76065 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 76065 compare to the rest of Midlothian?

ZIP 76065 is more affordable than Midlothian overall. At $2,083/mo, it's $88 below the Midlothian citywide median of $2,171/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 76065 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 76065 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,083/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 76065's median household income ($127,756/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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