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ZIP 76513

Part of Belton, TX
Pop. 45,928·Bell County·293rd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,651/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.9%
Month-over-Month
+6.2%
vs US Median
-$314
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ZIP 76513 · $1,651
More affordable than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,040
1 BR
$1,040
2 BR
$1,300
3 BR
$1,800
4 BR+
$2,180
Research median
$1,300/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,812/yr
At $1,651/mo median
Location
CityBelton
StateTX
CountyBell County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.9% YoY, +6.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 76513 (Belton, TX) is majority owner-occupied, 31.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
45,928
Median income
$80,661
Median age
36.3
Renters
28.1%
Age distribution
24.3%
24.1%
24%
12.6%
15%
Under 1824.3%
18–3424.1%
35–5424%
55–6412.6%
65+15%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
66.1%
28.2%
White66.1%
Black5.8%
Hispanic28.2%
Asian2.5%
Education (25+)
12.2%
24.9%
31.4%
31.5%
No HS diploma12.2%
HS diploma24.9%
Some college31.4%
Bachelor's+31.5%
Housing tenure
71.9%
28.1%
Owner71.9%
Renter28.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 76513 in Belton, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,267 → $1,651
up 30.3%
Income
$71,858 → $80,661
up 12.3%
Population
42,610 → 45,928
up 7.8%
Renter share
34.1% → 28.1%
-6.0 pts
Bachelor's+
31.8% → 31.5%
-0.3 pts
Median age
32.6 → 36.3
+3.7 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 76513 in Belton, TX has increased from $1,267 to $1,651, a 30.3% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 76513 in Belton, TX now reports about $80,661, up from $71,858 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 7.8% since 2021, moving from about 42,610 residents to roughly 45,928. Renters now make up 28.1% of households, compared with 34.1% five years ago. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 76513 in Belton, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 76513 covers Belton, TX. The median rent here is $1,651/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($80,661/yr), ZIP 76513 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 76513?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 76513 (Belton, TX) is $1,651. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 76513 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 76513's median rent of $1,651/mo is $314 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 76513 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 76513 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #293 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,651/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 76513?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,651/mo in ZIP 76513. The local median household income is $80,661/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 76513?

Rent in ZIP 76513 has increased 2.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 76513 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 76513 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,651/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($80,661/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 76513 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 76513 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.1% of ZIP 76513 households are renters, while 71.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 76513 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 76513 compare to the rest of Belton?

ZIP 76513 is pricier than Belton as a whole. At $1,651/mo, it's $13 above the Belton citywide median of $1,638/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 76513 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 76513 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
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At $1,651/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 76513's median household income ($80,661/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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