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ZIP 76705

Pop. 31,616·McLennan County·495th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,399/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.2%
Month-over-Month
+10.6%
vs US Median
-$566
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ZIP 76705 · $1,399
More affordable than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$850
1 BR
$1,000
2 BR
$1,240
3 BR
$1,600
4 BR+
$1,650
Research median
$1,240/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
$16,788/yr
At $1,399/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyMcLennan County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.2% YoY, +10.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 76705 (Lacy-Lakeview, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,616
Median income
$58,236
Median age
35.1
Renters
37.2%
Age distribution
25.1%
24.8%
24.9%
13.2%
Under 1825.1%
18–3424.8%
35–5424.9%
55–6412%
65+13.2%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
44.4%
20.3%
33.3%
White44.4%
Black20.3%
Hispanic33.3%
Asian1.3%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
19.5%
29.5%
34.2%
16.8%
No HS diploma19.5%
HS diploma29.5%
Some college34.2%
Bachelor's+16.8%
Housing tenure
62.8%
37.2%
Owner62.8%
Renter37.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 76705 in Lacy-Lakeview, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,572 → $58,236
up 27.8%
Population
31,902 → 31,616
down 0.9%
Renter share
43.9% → 37.2%
-6.7 pts
Bachelor's+
16.6% → 16.8%
+0.2 pts

Census figures show median household income at $58,236 today, compared with $45,572 five years earlier. About 37.2% of households rent today, against 43.9% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 76705 covers Lacy-Lakeview, TX. The median rent here is $1,399/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,000/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($58,236/yr), ZIP 76705 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 76705?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 76705 (Lacy-Lakeview, TX) is $1,399. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 76705 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 76705's median rent of $1,399/mo is $566 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 76705 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 76705 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #495 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,399/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 76705?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,399/mo in ZIP 76705. The local median household income is $58,236/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 76705?

Rent in ZIP 76705 has increased 11.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 76705 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 76705 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,399/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($58,236/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 76705 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 76705 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.2% of ZIP 76705 households are renters, while 62.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 76705 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 76705 compare to the rest of Lacy-Lakeview?

ZIP 76705 is pricier than Lacy-Lakeview as a whole. At $1,399/mo, it's $140 above the Lacy-Lakeview citywide median of $1,259/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 76705 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 76705 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,399/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 76705's median household income ($58,236/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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