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ZIP 78605

Part of Bertram, TX
Pop. 7,573·Burnet County·266th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,760/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.7%
Month-over-Month
-1.7%
vs US Median
-$205
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ZIP 78605 · $1,760
More expensive than 50% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,400
1 BR
$1,490
2 BR
$1,760
3 BR
$2,240
4 BR+
$2,600
Research median
$1,760/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
$21,120/yr
At $1,760/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBurnet County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 1.7% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.7% YoY, -1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78605 (Bertram, TX) is majority owner-occupied, 16.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,573
Median income
$83,542
Median age
40.1
Renters
13.9%
Age distribution
22.1%
19.4%
28.9%
13.6%
16%
Under 1822.1%
18–3419.4%
35–5428.9%
55–6413.6%
65+16%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
68%
28.9%
White68%
Black0.6%
Hispanic28.9%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
19.7%
29.8%
34.3%
16.2%
No HS diploma19.7%
HS diploma29.8%
Some college34.3%
Bachelor's+16.2%
Housing tenure
86.1%
13.9%
Owner86.1%
Renter13.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78605 in Bertram, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$79,265 → $83,542
up 5.4%
Population
6,955 → 7,573
up 8.9%
Renter share
9.2% → 13.9%
+4.7 pts
Bachelor's+
19.8% → 16.2%
-3.6 pts
Median age
39.4 → 40.1
+0.7 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 78605 in Bertram, TX now reports about $83,542, up from $79,265 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 6,955 to 7,573 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.9% change. About 13.9% of households rent today, against 9.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 19.8% to 16.2%.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 78605 covers Bertram, TX. The median rent here is $1,760/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,760/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($83,542/yr), ZIP 78605 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78605?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78605 (Bertram, TX) is $1,760. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78605 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78605's median rent of $1,760/mo is $205 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78605 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78605 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #266 out of 716 ZIPs at $1,760/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78605?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,760/mo in ZIP 78605. The local median household income is $83,542/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78605?

Rent in ZIP 78605 has decreased 1.7% over the past year as of April 19, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 78605 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78605 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,760/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($83,542/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78605 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78605 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 13.9% of ZIP 78605 households are renters, while 86.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78605 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78605 compare to the rest of Bertram?

ZIP 78605 is pricier than Bertram as a whole. At $1,760/mo, it's $135 above the Bertram citywide median of $1,625/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78605 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78605 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
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At $1,760/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 78605's median household income ($83,542/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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