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ZIP 78725

Part of Austin, TX
Pop. 10,746·Travis County·78th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$2,049/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.0%
Month-over-Month
-0.1%
vs US Median
+$84
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ZIP 78725 · $2,049
More expensive than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,020
1 BR
$2,140
2 BR
$2,540
3 BR
$3,220
4 BR+
$3,790
Research median
$2,540/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
$24,588/yr
At $2,049/mo median
Location
CityAustin
StateTX
CountyTravis County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.0% YoY, -0.1% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

Census figures show median household income at $105,795 today, compared with $78,420 five years earlier. 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.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78725 covers Austin, TX. The median rent here is $2,049/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,140/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,540/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 7.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78725?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78725 (Austin, TX) is $2,049. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78725 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78725's median rent of $2,049/mo is $84 (4%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78725 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78725 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #78 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $2,049/mo.

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 $82,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,049/mo in ZIP 78725. The local median household income is $105,795/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78725?

Rent in ZIP 78725 has increased 7.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78725 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78725 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,049/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($105,795/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78725 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78725 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.3% of ZIP 78725 households are renters, while 76.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78725 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78725 compare to the rest of Austin?

ZIP 78725 is pricier than Austin as a whole. At $2,049/mo, it's $434 above the Austin citywide median of $1,615/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78725 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78725 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,049/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 78725's median household income ($105,795/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78725 23%Benchmark 30%
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