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ZIP 76522

Pop. 42,118·Coryell County·575th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,288/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.4%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
-$677
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ZIP 76522 · $1,288
More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$940
1 BR
$940
2 BR
$1,180
3 BR
$1,640
4 BR+
$1,980
Research median
$1,180/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
$15,456/yr
At $1,288/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyCoryell County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.4% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 76522 (Copperas Cove, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 21.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,118
Median income
$72,206
Median age
35.1
Renters
37.9%
Age distribution
26.4%
23.5%
28.3%
12.5%
Under 1826.4%
18–3423.5%
35–5428.3%
55–649.4%
65+12.5%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
55.4%
14.2%
22.3%
White55.4%
Black14.2%
Hispanic22.3%
Asian2%
Other6%
Education (25+)
29%
43.1%
21.8%
No HS diploma6.1%
HS diploma29%
Some college43.1%
Bachelor's+21.8%
Housing tenure
62.1%
37.9%
Owner62.1%
Renter37.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 76522 in Copperas Cove, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$933 → $1,288
up 38.0%
Income
$60,382 → $72,206
up 19.6%
Population
40,050 → 42,118
up 5.2%
Renter share
38.3% → 37.9%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
21.2% → 21.8%
+0.6 pts
Median age
33.5 → 35.1
+1.6 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 76522 in Copperas Cove, TX has increased from $933 to $1,288, a 38.0% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $60,382 to $72,206 across the same window, up 19.6% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 5.2% since 2021, moving from about 40,050 residents to roughly 42,118. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 76522 in Copperas Cove, TX look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 76522 covers Copperas Cove, TX. The median rent here is $1,288/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $940/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($72,206/yr), ZIP 76522 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 76522?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 76522 (Copperas Cove, TX) is $1,288. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 76522 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 76522's median rent of $1,288/mo is $677 (34%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 76522 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 76522 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #575 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,288/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 76522?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,288/mo in ZIP 76522. The local median household income is $72,206/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 76522?

Rent in ZIP 76522 has increased 6.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 76522 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 76522 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,288/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($72,206/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 76522 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 76522 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.9% of ZIP 76522 households are renters, while 62.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 76522 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 76522 compare to the rest of Copperas Cove?

ZIP 76522 is pricier than Copperas Cove as a whole. At $1,288/mo, it's $4 above the Copperas Cove citywide median of $1,284/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 76522 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 76522 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,288/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 76522's median household income ($72,206/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 76522 21%Benchmark 30%
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