ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 76904

Part of San Angelo, TX

Pop. 36,954·Tom Green County·579th most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$1,276/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.4%

Month-over-Month

+0.6%

vs US Median

-$656

Reported rents

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ZIP 76904 · $1,276

More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$940

1 BR

$1,060

2 BR

$1,360

3 BR

$1,850

4 BR+

$2,080

Research median

$1,360/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 76904 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 76904 changed +5.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($81,833) is $2,046 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,850); a 4-bedroom is $2,080.

Rank in San Angelo

3rd cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in San Angelo.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 76904. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$15,312/yr

At $1,276/mo median

Location

CitySan Angelo

StateTX

CountyTom Green County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.4% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 76904 (San Angelo, TX) is majority owner-occupied, 36.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

36,954

Median income

$81,833

Median age

36.7

Renters

40.4%

Age distribution

22.5%

25.7%

23.3%

17.8%

Under 1822.5%

18–3425.7%

35–5423.3%

55–6410.8%

65+17.8%

Gender

49.2%

50.8%

Male49.2%

Female50.8%

Race & ethnicity

67.4%

30.4%

White67.4%

Black4.8%

Hispanic30.4%

Asian2.8%

Education (25+)

22.8%

35.2%

36.2%

No HS diploma5.8%

HS diploma22.8%

Some college35.2%

Bachelor's+36.2%

Housing tenure

59.6%

40.4%

Owner59.6%

Renter40.4%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 76904 in San Angelo, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,098 → $1,276

up 16.2%

Income

$74,188 → $81,833

up 10.3%

Population

36,132 → 36,954

up 2.3%

Renter share

38.1% → 40.4%

+2.3 pts

Bachelor's+

35.8% → 36.2%

+0.4 pts

Median age

34.4 → 36.7

+2.3 yrs

Compared with 2023, rent in ZIP 76904 in San Angelo, TX has increased by $178 per month, settling near $1,276 after starting the period at $1,098. Census figures show median household income at $81,833 today, compared with $74,188 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 5.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 36,132 to 36,954 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.3% change. About 40.4% of households rent today, against 38.1% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 76904 covers San Angelo, TX. The median rent here is $1,276/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($81,833/yr), ZIP 76904 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 76904?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,276/mo in ZIP 76904. The local median household income is $81,833/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 76904?

Rent in ZIP 76904 has risen 5.4% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2022.

How does ZIP 76904 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 76904 is one of the more affordable among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #579 of 693 at $1,276/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 76904 changed +5.4%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.