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ZIP 78617

Pop. 30,756·Travis County·195th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,789/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.0%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$176
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ZIP 78617 · $1,789
More affordable than 52% 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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,468/yr
At $1,789/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyTravis County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 14.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+14.0% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78617 (Del Valle, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,756
Median income
$71,640
Median age
34.6
Renters
20.1%
Age distribution
25.7%
25%
31.3%
Under 1825.7%
18–3425%
35–5431.3%
55–649.6%
65+8.5%
Gender
52.7%
47.3%
Male52.7%
Female47.3%
Race & ethnicity
30.6%
72.5%
White30.6%
Black7.3%
Hispanic72.5%
Asian1.9%
Education (25+)
31.2%
30%
19.9%
18.8%
No HS diploma31.2%
HS diploma30%
Some college19.9%
Bachelor's+18.8%
Housing tenure
79.9%
20.1%
Owner79.9%
Renter20.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78617 in Del Valle, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$68,069 → $71,640
up 5.2%
Population
28,690 → 30,756
up 7.2%
Renter share
17.6% → 20.1%
+2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
14% → 18.8%
+4.8 pts
Median age
32.8 → 34.6
+1.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $68,069 to $71,640 across the same window, up 5.2% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 28,690 to 30,756 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.2% change. About 20.1% of households rent today, against 17.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 14% to 18.8%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78617 covers Del Valle, TX. The median rent here is $1,789/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,760/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($71,640/yr), ZIP 78617 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78617?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78617 (Del Valle, TX) is $1,789. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78617 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78617's median rent of $1,789/mo is $176 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78617 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78617 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #195 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,789/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78617?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,789/mo in ZIP 78617. The local median household income is $71,640/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78617?

Rent in ZIP 78617 has increased 14.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78617 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78617 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,789/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($71,640/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78617 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 78617 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.1% of ZIP 78617 households are renters, while 79.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78617 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78617 compare to the rest of Del Valle?

ZIP 78617 is pricier than Del Valle as a whole. At $1,789/mo, it's $17 above the Del Valle citywide median of $1,772/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78617 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78617 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,789/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 78617's median household income ($71,640/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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