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ZIP 78728

Part of Austin, TX
Pop. 26,777·Travis County·561st most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,303/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.6%
Month-over-Month
-0.1%
vs US Median
-$627
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ZIP 78728 · $1,303
More affordable than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$976
1 BR
$1,031
2 BR
$1,225
3 BR
$1,550
4 BR+
$1,827
Research median
$1,225/mo

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

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$15,636/yr
At $1,303/mo median
Location
CityAustin
StateTX
CountyTravis County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78728 (Austin, TX) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 47.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,777
Median income
$75,243
Median age
33.9
Renters
70.9%
Age distribution
18.3%
35.1%
28.7%
Under 1818.3%
18–3435.1%
35–5428.7%
55–649.7%
65+8.1%
Gender
45.7%
54.3%
Male45.7%
Female54.3%
Race & ethnicity
43.5%
18.8%
27.3%
White43.5%
Black18.8%
Hispanic27.3%
Asian10.2%
Education (25+)
14.9%
31.9%
47.7%
No HS diploma5.5%
HS diploma14.9%
Some college31.9%
Bachelor's+47.7%
Housing tenure
29.1%
70.9%
Owner29.1%
Renter70.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78728 in Austin, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$64,054 → $75,243
up 17.5%
Population
25,359 → 26,777
up 5.6%
Renter share
71.8% → 70.9%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
45.3% → 47.7%
+2.4 pts
Median age
35.4 → 33.9
-1.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $64,054 to $75,243 across the same window, up 17.5% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 25,359 to 26,777 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.6% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 45.3% to 47.7%.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 78728 covers Austin, TX. The median rent here is $1,303/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,031/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,225/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($75,243/yr), ZIP 78728 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78728?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78728 (Austin, TX) is $1,303. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78728 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78728's median rent of $1,303/mo is $627 (32%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 78728 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78728 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #561 out of 687 ZIPs at $1,303/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78728?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,303/mo in ZIP 78728. The local median household income is $75,243/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78728?

Rent in ZIP 78728 has decreased 3.6% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 78728 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78728 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,303/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($75,243/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78728 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78728 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 70.9% of ZIP 78728 households are renters, while 29.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 78728 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 78728 compare to the rest of Austin?

ZIP 78728 is more affordable than Austin overall. At $1,303/mo, it's $264 below the Austin citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78728 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78728 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,303/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 78728's median household income ($75,243/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78728 21%Benchmark 30%
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