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ZIP 76234

Part of Decatur, TX
Pop. 21,418·Wise County·614th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,208/mo
Year-over-Year
-15.6%
Month-over-Month
-1.6%
vs US Median
-$757
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 76234 · $1,208
More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$940
1 BR
$940
2 BR
$1,240
3 BR
$1,710
4 BR+
$2,070
Research median
$1,240/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
$14,496/yr
At $1,208/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyWise County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 15.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-15.6% YoY, -1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 76234 (Decatur, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 23.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,418
Median income
$93,727
Median age
41.8
Renters
21.1%
Age distribution
22.7%
18%
26.9%
13.7%
18.7%
Under 1822.7%
18–3418%
35–5426.9%
55–6413.7%
65+18.7%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
80.1%
24%
White80.1%
Black0.6%
Hispanic24%
Asian1%
Education (25+)
32.7%
33.4%
23.3%
No HS diploma10.7%
HS diploma32.7%
Some college33.4%
Bachelor's+23.3%
Housing tenure
78.9%
21.1%
Owner78.9%
Renter21.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 76234 in Decatur, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$80,106 → $93,727
up 17.0%
Population
19,147 → 21,418
up 11.9%
Renter share
22.2% → 21.1%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
23.5% → 23.3%
-0.2 pts
Median age
38.5 → 41.8
+3.3 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 76234 in Decatur, TX now reports about $93,727, up from $80,106 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 19,147 to 21,418 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.9% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 76234 covers Decatur, TX. The median rent here is $1,208/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $940/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo.

At 15% of local median household income ($93,727/yr), ZIP 76234 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 15.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 76234?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 76234 (Decatur, TX) is $1,208. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 76234 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 76234's median rent of $1,208/mo is $757 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 76234 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 76234 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #614 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,208/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 76234?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,208/mo in ZIP 76234. The local median household income is $93,727/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 76234?

Rent in ZIP 76234 has decreased 15.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 76234 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 76234 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,208/mo, rent takes approximately 15% of the local median household income ($93,727/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 76234 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 76234 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.1% of ZIP 76234 households are renters, while 78.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 76234 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 76234 compare to the rest of Decatur?

ZIP 76234 is pricier than Decatur as a whole. At $1,208/mo, it's $13 above the Decatur citywide median of $1,195/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 76234 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 76234 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
15%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,208/mo, rent takes ~15% of ZIP 76234's median household income ($93,727/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 76234 15%Benchmark 30%
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