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ZIP 76643

Part of Hewitt, TX
Pop. 16,432·McLennan County·365th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,577/mo
Year-over-Year
-9.9%
Month-over-Month
-1.3%
vs US Median
-$388
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 76643 · $1,577
More affordable than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,110
1 BR
$1,310
2 BR
$1,620
3 BR
$2,090
4 BR+
$2,160
Research median
$1,620/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
$18,924/yr
At $1,577/mo median
Location
CityHewitt
StateTX
CountyMcLennan County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 9.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-9.9% YoY, -1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 76643 (Hewitt, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 36.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,432
Median income
$83,511
Median age
38
Renters
31.7%
Age distribution
25.3%
19%
27.6%
18.8%
Under 1825.3%
18–3419%
35–5427.6%
55–649.3%
65+18.8%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
74%
18.4%
White74%
Black6.3%
Hispanic18.4%
Asian4.9%
Education (25+)
19.9%
37.6%
36.5%
No HS diploma6%
HS diploma19.9%
Some college37.6%
Bachelor's+36.5%
Housing tenure
68.3%
31.7%
Owner68.3%
Renter31.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 76643 in Hewitt, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$72,395 → $83,511
up 15.4%
Population
15,707 → 16,432
up 4.6%
Renter share
32.1% → 31.7%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
36.7% → 36.5%
-0.2 pts
Median age
36.4 → 38
+1.6 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $72,395 to $83,511 across the same window, up 15.4% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 76643 in Hewitt, TX adding about 725 residents over the five-year window, up 4.6% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 76643 covers Hewitt, TX. The median rent here is $1,577/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($83,511/yr), ZIP 76643 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 9.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 76643?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 76643 (Hewitt, TX) is $1,577. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 76643 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 76643's median rent of $1,577/mo is $388 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 76643 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 76643 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #365 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,577/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 76643?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,577/mo in ZIP 76643. The local median household income is $83,511/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 76643?

Rent in ZIP 76643 has decreased 9.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 76643 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 76643 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,577/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($83,511/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 76643 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 76643 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.7% of ZIP 76643 households are renters, while 68.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 76643 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 76643 compare to the rest of Hewitt?

ZIP 76643 sits right at the Hewitt citywide median of $1,577/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 76643 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 76643 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,577/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 76643's median household income ($83,511/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 76643 23%Benchmark 30%
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