ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 76657

Pop. 12,760·McLennan County·348th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,572/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+15.6%
vs US Median
-$393
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ZIP 76657 · $1,572
More affordable than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$940
1 BR
$1,100
2 BR
$1,360
3 BR
$1,770
4 BR+
$1,820
Research median
$1,360/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$18,864/yr
At $1,572/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyMcLennan County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +15.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 76657 (Mc Gregor, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 43.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,760
Median income
$97,634
Median age
39.1
Renters
18.1%
Age distribution
26.2%
19.9%
22.6%
13.4%
17.8%
Under 1826.2%
18–3419.9%
35–5422.6%
55–6413.4%
65+17.8%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
77.5%
19.2%
White77.5%
Black1.9%
Hispanic19.2%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
22.7%
28.9%
43.5%
No HS diploma4.9%
HS diploma22.7%
Some college28.9%
Bachelor's+43.5%
Housing tenure
81.9%
18.1%
Owner81.9%
Renter18.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 76657 in Mc Gregor, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$79,921 → $97,634
up 22.2%
Population
11,723 → 12,760
up 8.8%
Renter share
25.3% → 18.1%
-7.2 pts
Bachelor's+
34% → 43.5%
+9.5 pts
Median age
37.8 → 39.1
+1.3 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $79,921 to $97,634 across the same window, up 22.2% versus 2021. The population has grown by 8.8% since 2021, moving from about 11,723 residents to roughly 12,760. Renters now make up 18.1% of households, compared with 25.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 43.5% of adults here, versus 34% in 2021.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 76657 covers Mc Gregor, TX. The median rent here is $1,572/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($97,634/yr), ZIP 76657 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 76657?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 76657 (Mc Gregor, TX) is $1,572. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 76657 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 76657's median rent of $1,572/mo is $393 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 76657 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 76657 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #348 out of 687 ZIPs at $1,572/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 76657?

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 $1,572/mo in ZIP 76657. The local median household income is $97,634/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 76657?

Rent in ZIP 76657 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of May 18, 2026.

Is ZIP 76657 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 76657 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,572/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($97,634/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 76657 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 76657 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.1% of ZIP 76657 households are renters, while 81.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 76657 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 76657 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 76657 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,572/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 76657's median household income ($97,634/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 76657 19%Benchmark 30%
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