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ZIP 78732

Part of Austin, TX
Pop. 21,087·Travis County·86th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,985/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.7%
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
+$55
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ZIP 78732 · $1,985
More expensive than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,580
1 BR
$1,680
2 BR
$1,990
3 BR
$2,520
4 BR+
$2,970
Research median
$1,990/mo

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$23,820/yr
At $1,985/mo median
Location
CityAustin
StateTX
CountyTravis County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78732 (Austin, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 73.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,087
Median income
$192,500
Median age
37.7
Renters
27.1%
Age distribution
30.9%
15.5%
36.8%
Under 1830.9%
18–3415.5%
35–5436.8%
55–647.1%
65+9.7%
Gender
51.8%
48.2%
Male51.8%
Female48.2%
Race & ethnicity
64.8%
14%
White64.8%
Black6.8%
Hispanic11.2%
Asian14%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
17.6%
73.8%
No HS diploma2.6%
HS diploma6%
Some college17.6%
Bachelor's+73.8%
Housing tenure
72.9%
27.1%
Owner72.9%
Renter27.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78732 in Austin, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$180,518 → $192,500
up 6.6%
Population
19,653 → 21,087
up 7.3%
Renter share
26.8% → 27.1%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
76.4% → 73.8%
-2.6 pts
Median age
39 → 37.7
-1.3 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 78732 in Austin, TX now reports about $192,500, up from $180,518 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 78732 in Austin, TX adding about 1,434 residents over the five-year window, up 7.3% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 76.4% to 73.8% across the same window.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 78732 covers Austin, TX. The median rent here is $1,985/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,680/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,990/mo.

At 12% of local median household income ($192,500/yr), ZIP 78732 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78732?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78732 (Austin, TX) is $1,985. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78732 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78732's median rent of $1,985/mo is $55 (3%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 78732 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78732 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #86 out of 687 ZIPs tracked at $1,985/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78732?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,985/mo in ZIP 78732. The local median household income is $192,500/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78732?

Rent in ZIP 78732 has increased 11.7% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78732 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78732 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,985/mo, rent takes approximately 12% of the local median household income ($192,500/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78732 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78732 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.1% of ZIP 78732 households are renters, while 72.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78732 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78732 compare to the rest of Austin?

ZIP 78732 is pricier than Austin as a whole. At $1,985/mo, it's $418 above the Austin citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78732 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78732 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
12%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,985/mo, rent takes ~12% of ZIP 78732's median household income ($192,500/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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