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ZIP 76309

Pop. 13,395·Wichita County·676th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,021/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.9%
Month-over-Month
-1.5%
vs US Median
-$944
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 76309 · $1,021
More affordable than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$820
1 BR
$910
2 BR
$1,120
3 BR
$1,530
4 BR+
$1,730
Research median
$1,120/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
$12,252/yr
At $1,021/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyWichita County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.9% YoY, -1.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 76309 (Wichita Falls, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,395
Median income
$54,159
Median age
39.6
Renters
42.7%
Age distribution
21.4%
23.1%
23.2%
13.7%
18.5%
Under 1821.4%
18–3423.1%
35–5423.2%
55–6413.7%
65+18.5%
Gender
46.8%
53.2%
Male46.8%
Female53.2%
Race & ethnicity
68.4%
29.5%
White68.4%
Black7.1%
Hispanic29.5%
Asian2.1%
Education (25+)
32.4%
34.1%
23.1%
No HS diploma10.4%
HS diploma32.4%
Some college34.1%
Bachelor's+23.1%
Housing tenure
57.3%
42.7%
Owner57.3%
Renter42.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 76309 in Wichita Falls, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$50,569 → $54,159
up 7.1%
Population
14,082 → 13,395
down 4.9%
Renter share
39.2% → 42.7%
+3.5 pts
Bachelor's+
24.5% → 23.1%
-1.4 pts
Median age
37.1 → 39.6
+2.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $50,569 in 2021 to $54,159 more recently. The population has contracted by 4.9% since 2021, moving from about 14,082 residents to roughly 13,395. Renters now make up 42.7% of households, compared with 39.2% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 76309 covers Wichita Falls, TX. The median rent here is $1,021/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($54,159/yr), ZIP 76309 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 76309?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 76309 (Wichita Falls, TX) is $1,021. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 76309 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 76309's median rent of $1,021/mo is $944 (48%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 76309 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 76309 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #676 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,021/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 76309?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $41,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,021/mo in ZIP 76309. The local median household income is $54,159/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 76309?

Rent in ZIP 76309 has increased 15.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 76309 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 76309 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,021/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($54,159/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 76309 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 76309 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.7% of ZIP 76309 households are renters, while 57.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 76309 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 76309 compare to the rest of Wichita Falls?

ZIP 76309 is more affordable than Wichita Falls overall. At $1,021/mo, it's $258 below the Wichita Falls citywide median of $1,279/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 76309 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 76309 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,021/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 76309's median household income ($54,159/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 76309 23%Benchmark 30%
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