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ZIP 78737

Part of Austin, TX
Pop. 27,023·Hays County·181st most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,794/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.5%
vs US Median
-$136
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ZIP 78737 · $1,794
More affordable than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,340
1 BR
$1,421
2 BR
$1,687
3 BR
$2,135
4 BR+
$2,516
Research median
$1,687/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
$21,528/yr
At $1,794/mo median
Location
CityAustin
StateTX
CountyHays County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78737 (Austin, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 66.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,023
Median income
$168,920
Median age
39.5
Renters
12.3%
Age distribution
31%
33.9%
14.3%
Under 1831%
18–3411.3%
35–5433.9%
55–649.4%
65+14.3%
Gender
51.7%
48.3%
Male51.7%
Female48.3%
Race & ethnicity
73.4%
20.4%
White73.4%
Black2.3%
Hispanic20.4%
Asian3.9%
Education (25+)
22.3%
66.9%
No HS diploma1.2%
HS diploma9.6%
Some college22.3%
Bachelor's+66.9%
Housing tenure
87.7%
12.3%
Owner87.7%
Renter12.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78737 in Austin, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$139,869 → $168,920
up 20.8%
Population
24,783 → 27,023
up 9.0%
Renter share
10.7% → 12.3%
+1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
61.1% → 66.9%
+5.8 pts
Median age
38.1 → 39.5
+1.4 yrs

Median household income grew from $139,869 to $168,920 between 2021 and 2024, a 20.8% shift. Headcount in the area went from 24,783 to 27,023 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.0% change. About 12.3% of households rent today, against 10.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 61.1% to 66.9%.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 78737 covers Austin, TX. The median rent here is $1,794/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,421/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,687/mo.

At 13% of local median household income ($168,920/yr), ZIP 78737 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78737?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78737 (Austin, TX) is $1,794. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78737 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78737's median rent of $1,794/mo is $136 (7%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 78737 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78737 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #181 out of 687 ZIPs tracked at $1,794/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78737?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,794/mo in ZIP 78737. The local median household income is $168,920/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78737?

Rent in ZIP 78737 has decreased 3.9% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 78737 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78737 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,794/mo, rent takes approximately 13% of the local median household income ($168,920/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78737 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78737 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 12.3% of ZIP 78737 households are renters, while 87.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78737 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78737 compare to the rest of Austin?

ZIP 78737 is pricier than Austin as a whole. At $1,794/mo, it's $227 above the Austin citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78737 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78737 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
13%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,794/mo, rent takes ~13% of ZIP 78737's median household income ($168,920/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78737 13%Benchmark 30%
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