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ZIP 78733

Part of Austin, TX
Pop. 9,029·Travis County·1st most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$4,220/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+21.3%
vs US Median
+$2,290
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 78733 · $4,220
More expensive than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$2,210
1 BR
$2,350
2 BR
$2,780
3 BR
$3,520
4 BR+
$4,140
Research median
$2,780/mo

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$50,640/yr
At $4,220/mo median
Location
CityAustin
StateTX
CountyTravis County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78733 (Austin, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 77% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,029
Median income
$206,368
Median age
43.7
Renters
9.2%
Age distribution
30.5%
34.2%
13.4%
15.6%
Under 1830.5%
18–346.4%
35–5434.2%
55–6413.4%
65+15.6%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
65.5%
16.6%
17.2%
White65.5%
Hispanic16.6%
Asian17.2%
Education (25+)
14.2%
77%
No HS diploma1.7%
HS diploma7.1%
Some college14.2%
Bachelor's+77%
Housing tenure
90.8%
Owner90.8%
Renter9.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78733 in Austin, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$187,778 → $206,368
up 9.9%
Population
9,500 → 9,029
down 5.0%
Renter share
10% → 9.2%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
77.9% → 77%
-0.9 pts
Median age
42.7 → 43.7
+1.0 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $187,778 to $206,368 across the same window, up 9.9% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 5.0% since 2021, moving from about 9,500 residents to roughly 9,029.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 78733 covers Austin, TX. The median rent here is $4,220/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,350/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,780/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($206,368/yr), ZIP 78733 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78733?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78733 (Austin, TX) is $4,220. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78733 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78733's median rent of $4,220/mo is $2,290 (119%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 78733 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78733 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #1 out of 687 ZIPs tracked at $4,220/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78733?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $169,000/year (~$81/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,220/mo in ZIP 78733. The local median household income is $206,368/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78733?

Rent in ZIP 78733 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of May 18, 2026.

Is ZIP 78733 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78733 is considered affordable for renters. At $4,220/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($206,368/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78733 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78733 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 9.2% of ZIP 78733 households are renters, while 90.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78733 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78733 compare to the rest of Austin?

ZIP 78733 is pricier than Austin as a whole. At $4,220/mo, it's $2,653 above the Austin citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78733 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78733 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $4,220/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 78733's median household income ($206,368/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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