ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 76065

Part of Midlothian, TX

Pop. 47,438·Ellis County·121st most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$1,897/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.6%

Month-over-Month

+0.5%

vs US Median

-$35

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ZIP 76065 · $1,897

More expensive than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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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

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

January. Asking rents in ZIP 76065 usually run 0.6% below trend in January and 0.4% above it in October, about $19 a month apart at today's median. Based on 8 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 76065 is 0.4% below its high of $1,905 in April 2026, at $1,897 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 76065 changed +1.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 76065 rose 31.5% while median household income rose 32.4% ($96,483 to $127,756). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 76065 is 36.4% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($127,756) is $3,194 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,720); a 4-bedroom is $3,460.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 76065. 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

$22,764/yr

At $1,897/mo median

Location

CityMidlothian

StateTX

CountyEllis County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (1.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.6% YoY, +0.5% 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

$1,522 → $1,897

up 24.6%

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 24.6% since 2021, going from about $1,522 per month to roughly $1,897 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 8.7 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 76065 covers Midlothian, TX. The median rent here is $1,897/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,840/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,160/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($127,756/yr), ZIP 76065 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $76,000/year (about $37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,897/mo in ZIP 76065. The local median household income is $127,756/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 76065?

Rent in ZIP 76065 has risen 1.6% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.4% below its high of $1,905 in April 2026.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 76065?

Asking rents in ZIP 76065 are usually lowest in January, about 0.6% below their yearly trend, and highest in October, about 0.4% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $19 a month. This pattern comes from 8 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 76065?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 76065 rose 31.5% while median household income rose 32.4%, from $96,483 to $127,756. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 76065 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 76065 is one of the pricier among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #121 of 693 at $1,897/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 76065 changed +1.6%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.