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ZIP 78006

Part of Boerne, TX
Pop. 44,560·Kendall County·432nd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,489/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.5%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
-$476
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ZIP 78006 · $1,489
More affordable than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,340
1 BR
$1,370
2 BR
$1,710
3 BR
$2,250
4 BR+
$2,310
Research median
$1,710/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
$17,868/yr
At $1,489/mo median
Location
CityBoerne
StateTX
CountyKendall County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.5% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78006 (Boerne, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 51.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,560
Median income
$116,156
Median age
42.8
Renters
23.3%
Age distribution
23.5%
16.2%
26.3%
13.6%
20.3%
Under 1823.5%
18–3416.2%
35–5426.3%
55–6413.6%
65+20.3%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
75.5%
22.8%
White75.5%
Black1.2%
Hispanic22.8%
Asian1.8%
Education (25+)
17.1%
26.6%
51.4%
No HS diploma4.9%
HS diploma17.1%
Some college26.6%
Bachelor's+51.4%
Housing tenure
76.7%
23.3%
Owner76.7%
Renter23.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78006 in Boerne, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,132 → $1,489
up 31.5%
Income
$103,068 → $116,156
up 12.7%
Population
39,830 → 44,560
up 11.9%
Renter share
25.5% → 23.3%
-2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
49.4% → 51.4%
+2.0 pts
Median age
42.2 → 42.8
+0.6 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 78006 in Boerne, TX has increased from $1,132 to $1,489, a 31.5% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $103,068 in 2021 to $116,156 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 11.9% since 2021, moving from about 39,830 residents to roughly 44,560. Renters now make up 23.3% of households, compared with 25.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 51.4% of adults here, versus 49.4% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 78006 in Boerne, TX market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78006 covers Boerne, TX. The median rent here is $1,489/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,710/mo.

At 15% of local median household income ($116,156/yr), ZIP 78006 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78006?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78006 (Boerne, TX) is $1,489. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78006 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78006's median rent of $1,489/mo is $476 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78006 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78006 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #432 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,489/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78006?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,489/mo in ZIP 78006. The local median household income is $116,156/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78006?

Rent in ZIP 78006 has increased 4.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78006 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78006 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,489/mo, rent takes approximately 15% of the local median household income ($116,156/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78006 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78006 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.3% of ZIP 78006 households are renters, while 76.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78006 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78006 compare to the rest of Boerne?

ZIP 78006 is pricier than Boerne as a whole. At $1,489/mo, it's $4 above the Boerne citywide median of $1,485/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78006 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78006 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
15%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,489/mo, rent takes ~15% of ZIP 78006's median household income ($116,156/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78006 15%Benchmark 30%
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