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ZIP 78628

Pop. 50,822·Williamson County·133rd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,896/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.5%
Month-over-Month
-3.6%
vs US Median
-$69
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 78628 · $1,896
More expensive than 54% 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
$22,752/yr
At $1,896/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyWilliamson County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 3.5% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.5% YoY, -3.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78628 (Georgetown, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
50,822
Median income
$125,635
Median age
40.7
Renters
24.5%
Age distribution
23.7%
17.6%
28.9%
12.5%
17.2%
Under 1823.7%
18–3417.6%
35–5428.9%
55–6412.5%
65+17.2%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
72.1%
15.2%
White72.1%
Black3.5%
Hispanic15.2%
Asian8.5%
Other0.7%
Education (25+)
14.2%
25.3%
55%
No HS diploma5.4%
HS diploma14.2%
Some college25.3%
Bachelor's+55%
Housing tenure
75.5%
24.5%
Owner75.5%
Renter24.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78628 in Georgetown, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,633 → $1,896
up 16.1%
Income
$102,782 → $125,635
up 22.2%
Population
39,391 → 50,822
up 29.0%
Renter share
23.3% → 24.5%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
50.9% → 55%
+4.1 pts
Median age
40.2 → 40.7
+0.5 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 78628 in Georgetown, TX has climbed from $1,633 to $1,896, a 16.1% change over five years. Median household income rose from $102,782 to $125,635 between 2021 and 2024, a 22.2% shift. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 29.0% since 2021, moving from about 39,391 residents to roughly 50,822. College-educated residents now make up 55% of adults here, versus 50.9% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 78628 in Georgetown, TX reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78628 covers Georgetown, TX. The median rent here is $1,896/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 18% of local median household income ($125,635/yr), ZIP 78628 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78628?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78628 (Georgetown, TX) is $1,896. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78628 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78628's median rent of $1,896/mo is $69 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78628 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78628 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #133 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,896/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78628?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,896/mo in ZIP 78628. The local median household income is $125,635/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78628?

Rent in ZIP 78628 has increased 3.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78628 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78628 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,896/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($125,635/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78628 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78628 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.5% of ZIP 78628 households are renters, while 75.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78628 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78628 compare to the rest of Georgetown?

ZIP 78628 is pricier than Georgetown as a whole. At $1,896/mo, it's $253 above the Georgetown citywide median of $1,643/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78628 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78628 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,896/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 78628's median household income ($125,635/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78628 18%Benchmark 30%
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