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ZIP 78132

Pop. 40,953·Comal County·403rd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,523/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.0%
vs US Median
-$442
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ZIP 78132 · $1,523
More affordable than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,250
1 BR
$1,370
2 BR
$1,660
3 BR
$2,130
4 BR+
$2,480
Research median
$1,660/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
$18,276/yr
At $1,523/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyComal County
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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 (-1.1% YoY, +1.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78132 (New Braunfels, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 54.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,953
Median income
$135,315
Median age
43.7
Renters
12.5%
Age distribution
24.6%
13.7%
28%
13.9%
19.8%
Under 1824.6%
18–3413.7%
35–5428%
55–6413.9%
65+19.8%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
75.2%
20.4%
White75.2%
Black1.6%
Hispanic20.4%
Asian1.8%
Other1%
Education (25+)
16.8%
25.2%
54.3%
No HS diploma3.8%
HS diploma16.8%
Some college25.2%
Bachelor's+54.3%
Housing tenure
87.5%
12.5%
Owner87.5%
Renter12.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78132 in New Braunfels, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$113,004 → $135,315
up 19.7%
Population
36,475 → 40,953
up 12.3%
Renter share
14.6% → 12.5%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
49.7% → 54.3%
+4.6 pts
Median age
41.7 → 43.7
+2.0 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $113,004 in 2021 to $135,315 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 36,475 to 40,953 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.3% change. About 12.5% of households rent today, against 14.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 49.7% to 54.3%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78132 covers New Braunfels, TX. The median rent here is $1,523/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,660/mo.

At 14% of local median household income ($135,315/yr), ZIP 78132 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78132?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78132 (New Braunfels, TX) is $1,523. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78132 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78132's median rent of $1,523/mo is $442 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78132 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78132 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #403 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,523/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78132?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,523/mo in ZIP 78132. The local median household income is $135,315/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78132?

Rent in ZIP 78132 has decreased 1.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 78132 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78132 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,523/mo, rent takes approximately 14% of the local median household income ($135,315/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78132 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78132 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 12.5% of ZIP 78132 households are renters, while 87.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78132 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78132 compare to the rest of New Braunfels?

ZIP 78132 is more affordable than New Braunfels overall. At $1,523/mo, it's $40 below the New Braunfels citywide median of $1,563/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78132 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78132 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
14%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,523/mo, rent takes ~14% of ZIP 78132's median household income ($135,315/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78132 14%Benchmark 30%
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