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ZIP 78109

Part of Converse, TX
Pop. 63,067·Bexar County·232nd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,741/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
-$224
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ZIP 78109 · $1,741
More affordable than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,310
1 BR
$1,440
2 BR
$1,740
3 BR
$2,230
4 BR+
$2,600
Research median
$1,740/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
$20,892/yr
At $1,741/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.8% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78109 (Converse, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 31% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
63,067
Median income
$91,320
Median age
31.7
Renters
25.1%
Age distribution
30.3%
25.6%
25.1%
Under 1830.3%
18–3425.6%
35–5425.1%
55–649.5%
65+9.5%
Gender
47.6%
52.4%
Male47.6%
Female52.4%
Race & ethnicity
36.7%
24%
40.4%
White36.7%
Black24%
Hispanic40.4%
Asian4.9%
Education (25+)
26%
35.1%
31%
No HS diploma7.9%
HS diploma26%
Some college35.1%
Bachelor's+31%
Housing tenure
74.9%
25.1%
Owner74.9%
Renter25.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78109 in Converse, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,450 → $1,741
up 20.1%
Income
$76,783 → $91,320
up 18.9%
Population
48,745 → 63,067
up 29.4%
Renter share
25.7% → 25.1%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
30% → 31%
+1.0 pts
Median age
33 → 31.7
-1.3 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 78109 in Converse, TX has climbed from $1,450 to $1,741, a 20.1% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $76,783 in 2021 to $91,320 more recently. The population has grown by 29.4% since 2021, moving from about 48,745 residents to roughly 63,067. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 78109 in Converse, TX market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78109 covers Converse, TX. The median rent here is $1,741/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,740/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($91,320/yr), ZIP 78109 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78109?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78109 (Converse, TX) is $1,741. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78109 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78109's median rent of $1,741/mo is $224 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78109 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78109 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #232 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,741/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78109?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,741/mo in ZIP 78109. The local median household income is $91,320/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78109?

Rent in ZIP 78109 has increased 3.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78109 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78109 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,741/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($91,320/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78109 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78109 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.1% of ZIP 78109 households are renters, while 74.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78109 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78109 compare to the rest of Converse?

ZIP 78109 is pricier than Converse as a whole. At $1,741/mo, it's $11 above the Converse citywide median of $1,730/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78109 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78109 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,741/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 78109's median household income ($91,320/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78109 23%Benchmark 30%
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