ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 76227

Part of Aubrey, TX
Pop. 62,127·Denton County·163rd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,835/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
-$97
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 76227 · $1,835
More expensive than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,393
1 BR
$1,455
2 BR
$1,703
3 BR
$2,145
4 BR+
$2,724
Research median
$1,703/mo

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

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 76227 usually run 0.8% below trend in January and 0.7% above it in July, about $28 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 76227 is 2.9% below its high of $1,890 in April 2023, at $1,835 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 76227 changed +0.5% 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 76227 rose 28.7% while median household income rose 18.2% ($94,235 to $111,402). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 76227 is 28.3% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($111,402) is $2,785 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,470); a 3-bedroom is $3,110.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 76208, 6 miles away, rents for 15% less ($1,554/mo), about $3,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 76227. 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
$22,020/yr
At $1,835/mo median
Location
CityAubrey
StateTX
CountyDenton County
Rent Market Meter
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 (+0.6% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 76227 (Aubrey, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 43.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
62,127
Median income
$111,402
Median age
34.7
Renters
22.6%
Age distribution
27.2%
23.6%
31.4%
Under 1827.2%
18–3423.6%
35–5431.4%
55–648%
65+9.7%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
56.1%
20.6%
18.2%
White56.1%
Black20.6%
Hispanic18.2%
Asian4.5%
Other0.6%
Education (25+)
18.6%
33.3%
43.7%
No HS diploma4.3%
HS diploma18.6%
Some college33.3%
Bachelor's+43.7%
Housing tenure
77.4%
22.6%
Owner77.4%
Renter22.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 76227 in Aubrey, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,614 → $1,835
up 13.7%
Income
$99,424 → $111,402
up 12.0%
Population
43,088 → 62,127
up 44.2%
Renter share
21.8% → 22.6%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
43% → 43.7%
+0.7 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 76227 in Aubrey, TX paid around $1,614 a month. That figure now sits near $1,835, up 13.7% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 76227 in Aubrey, TX now reports about $111,402, up from $99,424 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 76227 in Aubrey, TX adding about 19,039 residents over the five-year window, up 44.2% on net. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 76227 in Aubrey, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 76227 covers Aubrey, TX. The median rent here is $1,835/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,455/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,703/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($111,402/yr), ZIP 76227 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 76227?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (about $35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,835/mo in ZIP 76227. The local median household income is $111,402/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 76227?

Rent in ZIP 76227 has risen 0.6% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 2.9% below its high of $1,890 in April 2023.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 76227?

Asking rents in ZIP 76227 are usually lowest in January, about 0.8% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 0.7% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $28 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 76227?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 76227 rose 28.7% while median household income rose 18.2%, from $94,235 to $111,402. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 76227 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 76227 is one of the pricier among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #163 of 693 at $1,835/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 76227 changed +0.5%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 76227 compare to the rest of Aubrey?

At $1,835/mo, ZIP 76227 is $101 above the Aubrey citywide median of $1,734/mo.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,835/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 76227's median household income ($111,402/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 76227 20%Benchmark 30%
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