ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 76643

Part of Hewitt, TX
Pop. 16,432·McLennan County·294th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,650/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.6%
Month-over-Month
-1.0%
vs US Median
-$282
Reported rents
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 76643 · $1,650
More affordable than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/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: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 76643 changed +0.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 2 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($83,511) is $2,088 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,620); a 3-bedroom is $2,090.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 76711, 5 miles away, rents for 17% less ($1,363/mo), about $3,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 76643. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$19,800/yr
At $1,650/mo median
Location
CityHewitt
StateTX
CountyMcLennan County
Rent Market Meter
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 (+0.6% YoY, -1.0% 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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About renting in ZIP 76643

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 76643 covers Hewitt, TX. The median rent here is $1,650/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($83,511/yr), ZIP 76643 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $66,000/year (about $32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,650/mo in ZIP 76643. The local median household income is $83,511/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 76643?

Rent in ZIP 76643 has risen 0.6% over the past year.

How does ZIP 76643 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 76643 is in the middle among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #294 of 693 at $1,650/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 76643 changed +0.6%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 76643 compare to the rest of Hewitt?

ZIP 76643 sits right at the Hewitt citywide median of $1,650/mo.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,650/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 76643's median household income ($83,511/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 76643 24%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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