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ZIP 78624

Pop. 23,741·Gillespie County·69th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$2,086/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
+$121
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 78624 · $2,086
More expensive than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,160
1 BR
$1,270
2 BR
$1,560
3 BR
$2,060
4 BR+
$2,130
Research median
$1,560/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
$25,032/yr
At $2,086/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyGillespie 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 (+0.0% YoY, -0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78624 (Fredericksburg, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 38% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,741
Median income
$75,237
Median age
50.5
Renters
26.3%
Age distribution
19.6%
15.5%
19.7%
14.9%
30.3%
Under 1819.6%
18–3415.5%
35–5419.7%
55–6414.9%
65+30.3%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
81.6%
24.3%
White81.6%
Hispanic24.3%
Education (25+)
24%
27.5%
38%
No HS diploma10.5%
HS diploma24%
Some college27.5%
Bachelor's+38%
Housing tenure
73.7%
26.3%
Owner73.7%
Renter26.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78624 in Fredericksburg, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$65,496 → $75,237
up 14.9%
Population
23,084 → 23,741
up 2.8%
Renter share
30.3% → 26.3%
-4.0 pts
Bachelor's+
35.7% → 38%
+2.3 pts
Median age
49.4 → 50.5
+1.1 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $65,496 in 2021 to $75,237 more recently. The population has grown by 2.8% since 2021, moving from about 23,084 residents to roughly 23,741. Renters now make up 26.3% of households, compared with 30.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 38% of adults here, versus 35.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78624 covers Fredericksburg, TX. The median rent here is $2,086/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,560/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($75,237/yr), ZIP 78624 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78624?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78624 (Fredericksburg, TX) is $2,086. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78624 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78624's median rent of $2,086/mo is $121 (6%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78624 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78624 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #69 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $2,086/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78624?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,086/mo in ZIP 78624. The local median household income is $75,237/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78624?

Rent in ZIP 78624 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 78624 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78624 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,086/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($75,237/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78624 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 78624 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.3% of ZIP 78624 households are renters, while 73.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78624 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78624 compare to the rest of Fredericksburg?

ZIP 78624 is pricier than Fredericksburg as a whole. At $2,086/mo, it's $53 above the Fredericksburg citywide median of $2,033/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78624 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78624 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,086/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 78624's median household income ($75,237/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78624 33%Benchmark 30%
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