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ZIP 76501

Part of Temple, TX
Pop. 17,752·Bell County·584th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,279/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.5%
Month-over-Month
-2.6%
vs US Median
-$686
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ZIP 76501 · $1,279
More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$840
1 BR
$840
2 BR
$1,060
3 BR
$1,470
4 BR+
$1,780
Research median
$1,060/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,348/yr
At $1,279/mo median
Location
CityTemple
StateTX
CountyBell County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 6.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-6.5% YoY, -2.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 76501 (Temple, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,752
Median income
$62,532
Median age
36.2
Renters
36.1%
Age distribution
26.9%
21.7%
25.7%
14.5%
Under 1826.9%
18–3421.7%
35–5425.7%
55–6411.2%
65+14.5%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
50.7%
15.7%
37.6%
White50.7%
Black15.7%
Hispanic37.6%
Education (25+)
14.3%
32.5%
32.8%
20.4%
No HS diploma14.3%
HS diploma32.5%
Some college32.8%
Bachelor's+20.4%
Housing tenure
63.9%
36.1%
Owner63.9%
Renter36.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 76501 in Temple, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,146 → $62,532
up 29.9%
Population
17,357 → 17,752
up 2.3%
Renter share
37.6% → 36.1%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
18.8% → 20.4%
+1.6 pts
Median age
36.8 → 36.2
-0.6 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 76501 in Temple, TX now reports about $62,532, up from $48,146 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 76501 in Temple, TX adding about 395 residents over the five-year window, up 2.3% on net. The renter share has eased from 37.6% to 36.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 76501 covers Temple, TX. The median rent here is $1,279/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $840/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($62,532/yr), ZIP 76501 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 76501?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 76501 (Temple, TX) is $1,279. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 76501 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 76501's median rent of $1,279/mo is $686 (35%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 76501 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 76501 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #584 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,279/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 76501?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,279/mo in ZIP 76501. The local median household income is $62,532/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 76501?

Rent in ZIP 76501 has decreased 6.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 76501 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 76501 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,279/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($62,532/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 76501 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 76501 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.1% of ZIP 76501 households are renters, while 63.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 76501 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 76501 compare to the rest of Temple?

ZIP 76501 is more affordable than Temple overall. At $1,279/mo, it's $149 below the Temple citywide median of $1,428/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 76501 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 76501 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,279/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 76501's median household income ($62,532/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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