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ZIP 78382

Part of Rockport, TX
Pop. 20,568·Aransas County·539th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,343/mo
Year-over-Year
-14.9%
Month-over-Month
-3.5%
vs US Median
-$622
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ZIP 78382 · $1,343
More affordable than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,170
1 BR
$1,180
2 BR
$1,550
3 BR
$2,100
4 BR+
$2,330
Research median
$1,550/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
$16,116/yr
At $1,343/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyAransas County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 14.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-14.9% YoY, -3.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78382 (Rockport, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 31.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,568
Median income
$75,135
Median age
49.1
Renters
23.7%
Age distribution
16.2%
20.1%
20.6%
14.8%
28.3%
Under 1816.2%
18–3420.1%
35–5420.6%
55–6414.8%
65+28.3%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
76.9%
25%
White76.9%
Black1.5%
Hispanic25%
Asian1.1%
Education (25+)
28.4%
33.5%
31.4%
No HS diploma6.6%
HS diploma28.4%
Some college33.5%
Bachelor's+31.4%
Housing tenure
76.3%
23.7%
Owner76.3%
Renter23.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78382 in Rockport, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$52,705 → $75,135
up 42.6%
Population
18,702 → 20,568
up 10.0%
Renter share
19.6% → 23.7%
+4.1 pts
Bachelor's+
28.2% → 31.4%
+3.2 pts
Median age
50.1 → 49.1
-1.0 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $52,705 to $75,135 across the same window, up 42.6% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 78382 in Rockport, TX adding about 1,866 residents over the five-year window, up 10.0% on net. The renter share has risen from 19.6% to 23.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 28.2% to 31.4% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78382 covers Rockport, TX. The median rent here is $1,343/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,550/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($75,135/yr), ZIP 78382 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 14.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78382?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78382 (Rockport, TX) is $1,343. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78382 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78382's median rent of $1,343/mo is $622 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78382 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78382 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #539 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,343/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78382?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,343/mo in ZIP 78382. The local median household income is $75,135/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78382?

Rent in ZIP 78382 has decreased 14.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 78382 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78382 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,343/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($75,135/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78382 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78382 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.7% of ZIP 78382 households are renters, while 76.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78382 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78382 compare to the rest of Rockport?

ZIP 78382 is more affordable than Rockport overall. At $1,343/mo, it's $15 below the Rockport citywide median of $1,358/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78382 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78382 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,343/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 78382's median household income ($75,135/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78382 21%Benchmark 30%
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