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ZIP 78656

Part of Maxwell, TX
Pop. 2,847·Caldwell County·151st most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,857/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
-$108
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ZIP 78656 · $1,857
More expensive 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
$22,284/yr
At $1,857/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyCaldwell County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.1% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78656 (Maxwell, TX) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
2,847
Median income
$81,346
Median age
32.5
Renters
30.8%
Age distribution
22.1%
30.3%
21.3%
17.4%
Under 1822.1%
18–3430.3%
35–5421.3%
55–6417.4%
65+8.9%
Gender
54.1%
45.9%
Male54.1%
Female45.9%
Race & ethnicity
39.8%
66%
White39.8%
Black4.7%
Hispanic66%
Asian6.2%
Education (25+)
18.6%
25.8%
31.7%
23.9%
No HS diploma18.6%
HS diploma25.8%
Some college31.7%
Bachelor's+23.9%
Housing tenure
69.2%
30.8%
Owner69.2%
Renter30.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78656 in Maxwell, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,564 → $81,346
up 64.1%
Population
2,624 → 2,847
up 8.5%
Renter share
40.3% → 30.8%
-9.5 pts
Bachelor's+
13.1% → 23.9%
+10.8 pts
Median age
30.7 → 32.5
+1.8 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 78656 in Maxwell, TX now reports about $81,346, up from $49,564 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 2,624 to 2,847 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.5% change. About 30.8% of households rent today, against 40.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 13.1% to 23.9%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78656 covers Maxwell, TX. The median rent here is $1,857/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 27% of local median household income ($81,346/yr), ZIP 78656 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78656?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78656 (Maxwell, TX) is $1,857. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78656 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78656's median rent of $1,857/mo is $108 (5%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78656 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78656 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #151 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,857/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78656?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,857/mo in ZIP 78656. The local median household income is $81,346/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78656?

Rent in ZIP 78656 has increased 7.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78656 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78656 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,857/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($81,346/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78656 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78656 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.8% of ZIP 78656 households are renters, while 69.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78656 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78656 compare to the rest of Maxwell?

ZIP 78656 is more affordable than Maxwell overall. At $1,857/mo, it's $1 below the Maxwell citywide median of $1,858/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78656 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78656 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,857/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 78656's median household income ($81,346/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78656 27%Benchmark 30%
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