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ZIP 78626

Pop. 48,072·Williamson County·349th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,599/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
-$366
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ZIP 78626 · $1,599
More affordable than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,570
1 BR
$1,660
2 BR
$1,970
3 BR
$2,500
4 BR+
$2,940
Research median
$1,970/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
$19,188/yr
At $1,599/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyWilliamson County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (0.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.6% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78626 (Georgetown, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 36% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
48,072
Median income
$100,431
Median age
33.5
Renters
38.2%
Age distribution
24.3%
28.4%
28.4%
Under 1824.3%
18–3428.4%
35–5428.4%
55–648.8%
65+10.1%
Gender
50.6%
49.4%
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Race & ethnicity
61%
31.4%
White61%
Black6.8%
Hispanic31.4%
Asian4.5%
Education (25+)
21.5%
32.8%
36%
No HS diploma9.6%
HS diploma21.5%
Some college32.8%
Bachelor's+36%
Housing tenure
61.8%
38.2%
Owner61.8%
Renter38.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78626 in Georgetown, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,417 → $1,599
up 12.8%
Income
$84,850 → $100,431
up 18.4%
Population
37,235 → 48,072
up 29.1%
Renter share
35.3% → 38.2%
+2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
35.4% → 36%
+0.6 pts
Median age
34.1 → 33.5
-0.6 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 78626 in Georgetown, TX paid around $1,417 a month. That figure now sits near $1,599, up 12.8% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $84,850 to $100,431 across the same window, up 18.4% versus 2021. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show ZIP 78626 in Georgetown, TX adding about 10,837 residents over the five-year window, up 29.1% on net. The renter share has risen from 35.3% to 38.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 78626 in Georgetown, TX look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78626 covers Georgetown, TX. The median rent here is $1,599/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,660/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,970/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($100,431/yr), ZIP 78626 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78626?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78626 (Georgetown, TX) is $1,599. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78626 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78626's median rent of $1,599/mo is $366 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78626 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78626 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #349 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,599/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78626?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,599/mo in ZIP 78626. The local median household income is $100,431/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78626?

Rent in ZIP 78626 has increased 0.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78626 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78626 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,599/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($100,431/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78626 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78626 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.2% of ZIP 78626 households are renters, while 61.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78626 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78626 compare to the rest of Georgetown?

ZIP 78626 is more affordable than Georgetown overall. At $1,599/mo, it's $44 below the Georgetown citywide median of $1,643/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78626 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78626 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,599/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 78626's median household income ($100,431/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78626 19%Benchmark 30%
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