ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 76266

Part of Sanger, TX

Pop. 18,155·Denton County·379th most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$1,547/mo

Year-over-Year

-8.7%

Month-over-Month

-2.1%

vs US Median

-$385

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 76266 · $1,547

More affordable than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,500

1 BR

$1,560

2 BR

$1,830

3 BR

$2,300

4 BR+

$2,930

Research median

$1,830/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

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 76266 changed -8.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 4 months in a row, and rose in 3 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($99,425) is $2,486 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,300); a 4-bedroom is $2,930.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 76266. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,564/yr

At $1,547/mo median

Location

CitySanger

StateTX

CountyDenton County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are down 8.7% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (-8.7% YoY, -2.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 76266 (Sanger, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 29.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

18,155

Median income

$99,425

Median age

40.2

Renters

18.6%

Age distribution

20.7%

21.2%

24%

19.3%

14.8%

Under 1820.7%

18–3421.2%

35–5424%

55–6419.3%

65+14.8%

Gender

50.3%

49.7%

Male50.3%

Female49.7%

Race & ethnicity

76.5%

15.4%

White76.5%

Black4.7%

Hispanic15.4%

Asian1.3%

Other2.1%

Education (25+)

31.6%

30.4%

29.6%

No HS diploma8.4%

HS diploma31.6%

Some college30.4%

Bachelor's+29.6%

Housing tenure

81.4%

18.6%

Owner81.4%

Renter18.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 76266 in Sanger, TX has changed in 5 years

Income

$83,987 → $99,425

up 18.4%

Population

17,658 → 18,155

up 2.8%

Renter share

19.4% → 18.6%

-0.8 pts

Bachelor's+

27.2% → 29.6%

+2.4 pts

Median age

42.6 → 40.2

-2.4 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 76266 in Sanger, TX now reports about $99,425, up from $83,987 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 76266 in Sanger, TX adding about 497 residents over the five-year window, up 2.8% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 27.2% to 29.6% across the same window.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 76266 covers Sanger, TX. The median rent here is $1,547/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,560/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,830/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($99,425/yr), ZIP 76266 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 8.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 76266?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (about $30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,547/mo in ZIP 76266. The local median household income is $99,425/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 76266?

Rent in ZIP 76266 has fallen 8.7% over the past year.

How does ZIP 76266 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 76266 is in the middle among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #379 of 693 at $1,547/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 76266 changed -8.7%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.