ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 78725

Part of Austin, TX

Pop. 10,746·Travis County·86th most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$2,002/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.9%

Month-over-Month

+1.4%

vs US Median

+$70

Reported rents

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ZIP 78725 · $2,002

More expensive than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,496

1 BR

$1,585

2 BR

$1,881

3 BR

$2,385

4 BR+

$2,807

Research median

$1,881/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 78725 is 1.8% below its high of $2,039 in April 2024, at $2,002 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 78725 changed +2.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($105,795) is $2,645 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,540); a 3-bedroom is $3,220.

Rank in Austin

31st cheapest of 37 ZIP codes in Austin.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 78724, 4 miles away, rents for 21% less ($1,581/mo), about $5,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 78725. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$24,024/yr

At $2,002/mo median

Location

CityAustin

StateTX

CountyTravis County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.9% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78725 (Austin, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 34.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

10,746

Median income

$105,795

Median age

36.9

Renters

23.3%

Age distribution

19.2%

27.9%

33.6%

12%

Under 1819.2%

18–3427.9%

35–5433.6%

55–6412%

65+7.2%

Gender

48.3%

51.7%

Male48.3%

Female51.7%

Race & ethnicity

43.5%

50.9%

White43.5%

Black10%

Hispanic50.9%

Asian2.9%

Education (25+)

13.1%

20.3%

31.9%

34.7%

No HS diploma13.1%

HS diploma20.3%

Some college31.9%

Bachelor's+34.7%

Housing tenure

76.7%

23.3%

Owner76.7%

Renter23.3%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 78725 in Austin, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,910 → $2,002

up 4.8%

Income

$78,420 → $105,795

up 34.9%

Population

9,082 → 10,746

up 18.3%

Renter share

12.2% → 23.3%

+11.1 pts

Bachelor's+

33.4% → 34.7%

+1.3 pts

The median rent in ZIP 78725 in Austin, TX stood at $1,910 in 2022 and currently runs about $2,002, reflecting a 4.8% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $105,795 today, compared with $78,420 five years earlier. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 18.3% since 2021, moving from about 9,082 residents to roughly 10,746. Renters now make up 23.3% of households, compared with 12.2% five years ago. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 78725 covers Austin, TX. The median rent here is $2,002/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,585/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,881/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($105,795/yr), ZIP 78725 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78725?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (about $38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,002/mo in ZIP 78725. The local median household income is $105,795/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78725?

Rent in ZIP 78725 has risen 2.9% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 1.8% below its high of $2,039 in April 2024.

How does ZIP 78725 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78725 is one of the pricier among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #86 of 693 at $2,002/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 78725 changed +2.9%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.