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ZIP 78676

Pop. 15,822·Hays County·52nd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$2,157/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.4%
Month-over-Month
+2.2%
vs US Median
+$192
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ZIP 78676 · $2,157
More expensive than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,240
1 BR
$1,310
2 BR
$1,560
3 BR
$1,980
4 BR+
$2,320
Research median
$1,560/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,884/yr
At $2,157/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHays County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.4% YoY, +2.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78676 (Wimberley, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 51.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,822
Median income
$87,344
Median age
50.3
Renters
21.3%
Age distribution
17.3%
13.1%
24.5%
15.9%
29.1%
Under 1817.3%
18–3413.1%
35–5424.5%
55–6415.9%
65+29.1%
Gender
51.5%
48.5%
Male51.5%
Female48.5%
Race & ethnicity
80.9%
16.8%
White80.9%
Black1.4%
Hispanic16.8%
Asian0.6%
Education (25+)
13.9%
27.7%
51.3%
No HS diploma7.1%
HS diploma13.9%
Some college27.7%
Bachelor's+51.3%
Housing tenure
78.7%
21.3%
Owner78.7%
Renter21.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78676 in Wimberley, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$74,003 → $87,344
up 18.0%
Population
15,241 → 15,822
up 3.8%
Renter share
20% → 21.3%
+1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
45.3% → 51.3%
+6.0 pts
Median age
48.8 → 50.3
+1.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $87,344 today, compared with $74,003 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 15,241 to 15,822 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.8% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 45.3% to 51.3%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78676 covers Wimberley, TX. The median rent here is $2,157/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,560/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($87,344/yr), ZIP 78676 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78676?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78676 (Wimberley, TX) is $2,157. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78676 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78676's median rent of $2,157/mo is $192 (10%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78676 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78676 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #52 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $2,157/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78676?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,157/mo in ZIP 78676. The local median household income is $87,344/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78676?

Rent in ZIP 78676 has increased 7.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78676 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78676 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,157/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($87,344/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78676 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 78676 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.3% of ZIP 78676 households are renters, while 78.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78676 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78676 compare to the rest of Wimberley?

ZIP 78676 is pricier than Wimberley as a whole. At $2,157/mo, it's $95 above the Wimberley citywide median of $2,062/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78676 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78676 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,157/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 78676's median household income ($87,344/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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