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ZIP 78654

Pop. 20,650·Burnet County·239th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,729/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
-$236
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ZIP 78654 · $1,729
More affordable than 56% 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
$20,748/yr
At $1,729/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBurnet County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.9% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78654 (Marble Falls, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 31.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,650
Median income
$74,130
Median age
42.7
Renters
33.3%
Age distribution
22.9%
17.3%
22.4%
14.5%
22.9%
Under 1822.9%
18–3417.3%
35–5422.4%
55–6414.5%
65+22.9%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
78.7%
27.6%
White78.7%
Black1.4%
Hispanic27.6%
Education (25+)
26.2%
31.3%
31.1%
No HS diploma11.4%
HS diploma26.2%
Some college31.3%
Bachelor's+31.1%
Housing tenure
66.7%
33.3%
Owner66.7%
Renter33.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78654 in Marble Falls, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,386 → $74,130
up 20.8%
Population
18,833 → 20,650
up 9.6%
Renter share
28.3% → 33.3%
+5.0 pts
Bachelor's+
31.6% → 31.1%
-0.5 pts
Median age
46.4 → 42.7
-3.7 yrs

Median household income grew from $61,386 to $74,130 between 2021 and 2024, a 20.8% shift. Headcount in the area went from 18,833 to 20,650 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.6% change. About 33.3% of households rent today, against 28.3% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78654 covers Marble Falls, TX. The median rent here is $1,729/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 28% of local median household income ($74,130/yr), ZIP 78654 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78654?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78654 (Marble Falls, TX) is $1,729. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78654 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78654's median rent of $1,729/mo is $236 (12%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78654 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78654 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #239 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,729/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78654?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,729/mo in ZIP 78654. The local median household income is $74,130/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78654?

Rent in ZIP 78654 has increased 12.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78654 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78654 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,729/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($74,130/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78654 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78654 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.3% of ZIP 78654 households are renters, while 66.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78654 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78654 compare to the rest of Marble Falls?

ZIP 78654 is pricier than Marble Falls as a whole. At $1,729/mo, it's $48 above the Marble Falls citywide median of $1,681/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78654 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78654 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,729/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 78654's median household income ($74,130/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78654 28%Benchmark 30%
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