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ZIP 76078

Part of Rhome, TX
Pop. 10,828·Wise County·152nd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,840/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
-$125
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 76078 · $1,840
More expensive than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,230
1 BR
$1,250
2 BR
$1,610
3 BR
$2,210
4 BR+
$2,680
Research median
$1,610/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$22,080/yr
At $1,840/mo median
Location
CityRhome
StateTX
CountyWise County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 76078 (Rhome, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 25.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,828
Median income
$99,866
Median age
34.9
Renters
16.4%
Age distribution
27.5%
22.8%
27.7%
Under 1827.5%
18–3422.8%
35–5427.7%
55–6411.4%
65+10.6%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
69.2%
28.6%
White69.2%
Black3.3%
Hispanic28.6%
Education (25+)
14.3%
27.8%
32.1%
25.7%
No HS diploma14.3%
HS diploma27.8%
Some college32.1%
Bachelor's+25.7%
Housing tenure
83.6%
16.4%
Owner83.6%
Renter16.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 76078 in Rhome, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$83,263 → $99,866
up 19.9%
Population
8,753 → 10,828
up 23.7%
Renter share
17.8% → 16.4%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
19.4% → 25.7%
+6.3 pts
Median age
37.4 → 34.9
-2.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $99,866 today, compared with $83,263 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 76078 in Rhome, TX adding about 2,075 residents over the five-year window, up 23.7% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 19.4% to 25.7% across the same window.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 76078 covers Rhome, TX. The median rent here is $1,840/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($99,866/yr), ZIP 76078 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 76078?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 76078 (Rhome, TX) is $1,840. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 76078 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 76078's median rent of $1,840/mo is $125 (6%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 76078 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 76078 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #152 out of 687 ZIPs tracked at $1,840/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 76078?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,840/mo in ZIP 76078. The local median household income is $99,866/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 76078?

Rent in ZIP 76078 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of May 18, 2026.

Is ZIP 76078 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 76078 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,840/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($99,866/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 76078 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 76078 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.4% of ZIP 76078 households are renters, while 83.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 76078 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 76078 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 76078 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,840/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 76078's median household income ($99,866/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 76078 22%Benchmark 30%
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