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ZIP 78130

Pop. 104,009·Comal County·362nd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,580/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.9%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
-$385
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ZIP 78130 · $1,580
More affordable than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,960/yr
At $1,580/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyComal County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.9% YoY, +0.5% 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
$1,441 → $1,580
up 9.6%
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 $1,441 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,580, reflecting a 9.6% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $83,064 today, compared with $73,662 five years earlier. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78130 covers New Braunfels, TX. The median rent here is $1,580/mo as of July 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 decreased 1.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78130?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78130 (New Braunfels, TX) is $1,580. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78130 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78130's median rent of $1,580/mo is $385 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78130 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78130 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #362 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,580/mo.

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 (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,580/mo in ZIP 78130. The local median household income is $83,064/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78130?

Rent in ZIP 78130 has decreased 1.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 78130 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78130 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,580/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($83,064/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78130 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78130 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.1% of ZIP 78130 households are renters, while 65.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78130 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78130 compare to the rest of New Braunfels?

ZIP 78130 is pricier than New Braunfels as a whole. At $1,580/mo, it's $17 above the New Braunfels citywide median of $1,563/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78130 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78130 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,580/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 78130's median household income ($83,064/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78130 23%Benchmark 30%
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