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ZIP 78729

Part of Austin, TX
Pop. 30,460·Williamson County·526th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,365/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.6%
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
-$600
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ZIP 78729 · $1,365
More affordable than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,020
1 BR
$1,082
2 BR
$1,283
3 BR
$1,623
4 BR+
$1,915
Research median
$1,283/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
$16,380/yr
At $1,365/mo median
Location
CityAustin
StateTX
CountyWilliamson County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.6% YoY, -0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78729 (Austin, TX) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 62.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,460
Median income
$86,438
Median age
34.9
Renters
61.5%
Age distribution
18.7%
31.7%
31.7%
Under 1818.7%
18–3431.7%
35–5431.7%
55–649.1%
65+8.9%
Gender
51.3%
48.7%
Male51.3%
Female48.7%
Race & ethnicity
59.3%
22.7%
White59.3%
Black9.8%
Hispanic22.7%
Asian10.6%
Education (25+)
24%
62.5%
No HS diploma2.5%
HS diploma10.9%
Some college24%
Bachelor's+62.5%
Housing tenure
38.5%
61.5%
Owner38.5%
Renter61.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78729 in Austin, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,304 → $1,365
up 4.7%
Income
$76,615 → $86,438
up 12.8%
Population
30,907 → 30,460
down 1.4%
Renter share
57.5% → 61.5%
+4.0 pts
Bachelor's+
59.1% → 62.5%
+3.4 pts

Rent in ZIP 78729 in Austin, TX has climbed 4.7% since 2021, going from about $1,304 per month to roughly $1,365 today. Census figures show median household income at $86,438 today, compared with $76,615 five years earlier. Income growth outran rent by about 8.1 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 30,907 to 30,460 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.4% change. About 61.5% of households rent today, against 57.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 59.1% to 62.5%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78729 covers Austin, TX. The median rent here is $1,365/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,082/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,283/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($86,438/yr), ZIP 78729 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78729?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78729 (Austin, TX) is $1,365. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78729 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78729's median rent of $1,365/mo is $600 (31%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78729 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78729 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #526 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,365/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78729?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,365/mo in ZIP 78729. The local median household income is $86,438/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78729?

Rent in ZIP 78729 has increased 1.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78729 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78729 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,365/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($86,438/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78729 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78729 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 61.5% of ZIP 78729 households are renters, while 38.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 78729 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 78729 compare to the rest of Austin?

ZIP 78729 is more affordable than Austin overall. At $1,365/mo, it's $250 below the Austin citywide median of $1,615/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78729 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78729 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,365/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 78729's median household income ($86,438/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78729 19%Benchmark 30%
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