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ZIP 78736

Part of Austin, TX
Pop. 9,651·Travis County·505th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,387/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$543
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 78736 · $1,387
More affordable than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,038
1 BR
$1,100
2 BR
$1,304
3 BR
$1,650
4 BR+
$1,941
Research median
$1,304/mo

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$16,644/yr
At $1,387/mo median
Location
CityAustin
StateTX
CountyTravis County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78736 (Austin, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 57.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,651
Median income
$93,805
Median age
42.9
Renters
34%
Age distribution
16.7%
25.3%
29.5%
13.6%
15%
Under 1816.7%
18–3425.3%
35–5429.5%
55–6413.6%
65+15%
Gender
52.4%
47.6%
Male52.4%
Female47.6%
Race & ethnicity
83.5%
15.9%
White83.5%
Black3.5%
Hispanic15.9%
Education (25+)
28.6%
57.2%
No HS diploma2.7%
HS diploma11.6%
Some college28.6%
Bachelor's+57.2%
Housing tenure
66%
34%
Owner66%
Renter34%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78736 in Austin, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$92,976 → $93,805
up 0.9%
Population
9,481 → 9,651
up 1.8%
Renter share
30.7% → 34%
+3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
51.7% → 57.2%
+5.5 pts
Median age
40.3 → 42.9
+2.6 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 78736 in Austin, TX now reports about $93,805, up from $92,976 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 9,481 to 9,651 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.8% change. About 34% of households rent today, against 30.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 51.7% to 57.2%.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 78736 covers Austin, TX. The median rent here is $1,387/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,304/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($93,805/yr), ZIP 78736 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78736?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78736 (Austin, TX) is $1,387. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78736 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78736's median rent of $1,387/mo is $543 (28%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 78736 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78736 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #505 out of 687 ZIPs at $1,387/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78736?

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 $1,387/mo in ZIP 78736. The local median household income is $93,805/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78736?

Rent in ZIP 78736 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.1% change year over year as of May 18, 2026.

Is ZIP 78736 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78736 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,387/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($93,805/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78736 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78736 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34% of ZIP 78736 households are renters, while 66% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78736 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78736 compare to the rest of Austin?

ZIP 78736 is more affordable than Austin overall. At $1,387/mo, it's $180 below the Austin citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78736 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78736 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,387/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 78736's median household income ($93,805/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78736 18%Benchmark 30%
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