ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 78130

Part of New Braunfels, TX

Pop. 104,009·Comal County·362nd most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$1,568/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.6%

Month-over-Month

+0.7%

vs US Median

-$364

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ZIP 78130 · $1,568

More affordable than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,220

1 BR

$1,340

2 BR

$1,620

3 BR

$2,080

4 BR+

$2,420

Research median

$1,620/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

Cheapest month to sign

November. Asking rents in ZIP 78130 usually run 0.5% below trend in November and 0.7% above it in July, about $19 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 78130 is 4.5% below its high of $1,642 in April 2022, at $1,568 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 78130 changed +1.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 78130 rose 22.3% while median household income rose 26.6% ($65,627 to $83,064). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 78130 is 16.7% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($83,064) is $2,077 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,620); a 3-bedroom is $2,080.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 78130. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,816/yr

At $1,568/mo median

Location

CityNew Braunfels

StateTX

CountyComal County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (1.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.6% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78130 (New Braunfels, TX) is majority owner-occupied, 36.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

104,009

Median income

$83,064

Median age

36.1

Renters

34.1%

Age distribution

23.5%

24.8%

28.2%

14%

Under 1823.5%

18–3424.8%

35–5428.2%

55–649.6%

65+14%

Gender

48.7%

51.3%

Male48.7%

Female51.3%

Race & ethnicity

66.5%

36.2%

White66.5%

Black2.7%

Hispanic36.2%

Asian1.2%

Education (25+)

24.8%

30.8%

36.3%

No HS diploma8.1%

HS diploma24.8%

Some college30.8%

Bachelor's+36.3%

Housing tenure

65.9%

34.1%

Owner65.9%

Renter34.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78130 in New Braunfels, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,421 → $1,568

up 10.3%

Income

$73,662 → $83,064

up 12.8%

Population

84,510 → 104,009

up 23.1%

Renter share

37% → 34.1%

-2.9 pts

Bachelor's+

33.6% → 36.3%

+2.7 pts

Median age

34.8 → 36.1

+1.3 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 78130 in New Braunfels, TX stood at $1,421 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,568, reflecting a 10.3% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $83,064 today, compared with $73,662 five years earlier. The population has grown by 23.1% since 2021, moving from about 84,510 residents to roughly 104,009. Renters now make up 34.1% of households, compared with 37% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 36.3% of adults here, versus 33.6% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 78130 covers New Braunfels, TX. The median rent here is $1,568/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($83,064/yr), ZIP 78130 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78130?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (about $30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,568/mo in ZIP 78130. The local median household income is $83,064/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78130?

Rent in ZIP 78130 has risen 1.6% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 4.5% below its high of $1,642 in April 2022.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 78130?

Asking rents in ZIP 78130 are usually lowest in November, about 0.5% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 0.7% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $19 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 78130?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 78130 rose 22.3% while median household income rose 26.6%, from $65,627 to $83,064. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 78130 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78130 is in the middle among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #362 of 693 at $1,568/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 78130 changed +1.6%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.