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ZIP 78266

Pop. 7,338·Comal County·113th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$2,140/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.9%
Month-over-Month
-4.9%
vs US Median
+$175
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 78266 · $2,140
More expensive than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,620
1 BR
$1,770
2 BR
$2,140
3 BR
$2,750
4 BR+
$3,200
Research median
$2,140/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

Annual cost
$25,680/yr
At $2,140/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyComal County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 4.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.9% YoY, -4.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78266 (Garden ridge, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 60.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,338
Median income
$146,792
Median age
49.8
Renters
5.7%
Age distribution
18.8%
14.9%
22.6%
23.6%
20.1%
Under 1818.8%
18–3414.9%
35–5422.6%
55–6423.6%
65+20.1%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
54.2%
13%
35.7%
White54.2%
Black13%
Hispanic35.7%
Asian0.9%
Education (25+)
15.8%
22.7%
60.1%
No HS diploma1.4%
HS diploma15.8%
Some college22.7%
Bachelor's+60.1%
Housing tenure
94.3%
Owner94.3%
Renter5.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78266 in Garden ridge, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$129,911 → $146,792
up 13.0%
Population
6,962 → 7,338
up 5.4%
Renter share
4.8% → 5.7%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
63.1% → 60.1%
-3.0 pts
Median age
48.5 → 49.8
+1.3 yrs

Median household income grew from $129,911 to $146,792 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.0% shift. Headcount in the area went from 6,962 to 7,338 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.4% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 63.1% to 60.1%.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 78266 covers Garden ridge, TX. The median rent here is $2,140/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,770/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,140/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($146,792/yr), ZIP 78266 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78266?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78266 (Garden ridge, TX) is $2,140. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78266 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78266's median rent of $2,140/mo is $175 (9%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78266 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78266 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #113 out of 716 ZIPs tracked at $2,140/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78266?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,140/mo in ZIP 78266. The local median household income is $146,792/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78266?

Rent in ZIP 78266 has decreased 4.9% over the past year as of April 19, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 78266 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78266 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,140/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($146,792/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78266 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78266 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 5.7% of ZIP 78266 households are renters, while 94.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78266 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 78266 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78266 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,140/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 78266's median household income ($146,792/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78266 17%Benchmark 30%
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