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ZIP 76502

Part of Temple, TX
Pop. 52,669·Bell County·334th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,619/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.1%
Month-over-Month
-1.3%
vs US Median
-$346
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ZIP 76502 · $1,619
More affordable than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,190
1 BR
$1,200
2 BR
$1,490
3 BR
$2,070
4 BR+
$2,500
Research median
$1,490/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
$19,428/yr
At $1,619/mo median
Location
CityTemple
StateTX
CountyBell County
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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 (+2.1% YoY, -1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 76502 (Temple, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 38.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
52,669
Median income
$82,088
Median age
34.8
Renters
35.9%
Age distribution
29%
21.4%
24.5%
16.2%
Under 1829%
18–3421.4%
35–5424.5%
55–649%
65+16.2%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
66%
25.6%
White66%
Black9.2%
Hispanic25.6%
Asian2.7%
Education (25+)
21.1%
30.8%
38.7%
No HS diploma9.4%
HS diploma21.1%
Some college30.8%
Bachelor's+38.7%
Housing tenure
64.1%
35.9%
Owner64.1%
Renter35.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 76502 in Temple, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,374 → $1,619
up 17.8%
Income
$71,517 → $82,088
up 14.8%
Population
45,515 → 52,669
up 15.7%
Renter share
32.9% → 35.9%
+3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
37% → 38.7%
+1.7 pts

The median rent in ZIP 76502 in Temple, TX stood at $1,374 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,619, reflecting a 17.8% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $71,517 to $82,088 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.8% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 15.7% since 2021, moving from about 45,515 residents to roughly 52,669. Renters now make up 35.9% of households, compared with 32.9% five years ago. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 76502 in Temple, TX reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 76502 covers Temple, TX. The median rent here is $1,619/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($82,088/yr), ZIP 76502 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 76502?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 76502 (Temple, TX) is $1,619. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 76502 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 76502's median rent of $1,619/mo is $346 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 76502 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 76502 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #334 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,619/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 76502?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,619/mo in ZIP 76502. The local median household income is $82,088/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 76502?

Rent in ZIP 76502 has increased 2.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 76502 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 76502 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,619/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($82,088/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 76502 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 76502 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.9% of ZIP 76502 households are renters, while 64.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 76502 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 76502 compare to the rest of Temple?

ZIP 76502 is pricier than Temple as a whole. At $1,619/mo, it's $191 above the Temple citywide median of $1,428/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 76502 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 76502 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,619/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 76502's median household income ($82,088/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 76502 24%Benchmark 30%
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