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ZIP 78741

Part of Austin, TX
Pop. 45,951·Travis County·468th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,435/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.3%
Month-over-Month
+2.5%
vs US Median
-$530
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ZIP 78741 · $1,435
More affordable than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,430
1 BR
$1,520
2 BR
$1,800
3 BR
$2,280
4 BR+
$2,680
Research median
$1,800/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
$17,220/yr
At $1,435/mo median
Location
CityAustin
StateTX
CountyTravis County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (-0.3% YoY, +2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78741 (Austin, TX) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 47.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
45,951
Median income
$66,741
Median age
30.4
Renters
84.7%
Age distribution
15.3%
48.3%
25.3%
Under 1815.3%
18–3448.3%
35–5425.3%
55–647%
65+4.1%
Gender
53.4%
46.6%
Male53.4%
Female46.6%
Race & ethnicity
41.4%
51.5%
White41.4%
Black7.7%
Hispanic51.5%
Asian6%
Education (25+)
15%
18.8%
19%
47.2%
No HS diploma15%
HS diploma18.8%
Some college19%
Bachelor's+47.2%
Housing tenure
15.3%
84.7%
Owner15.3%
Renter84.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78741 in Austin, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,308 → $1,435
up 9.7%
Income
$54,422 → $66,741
up 22.6%
Population
46,147 → 45,951
down 0.4%
Renter share
81.6% → 84.7%
+3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
43.7% → 47.2%
+3.5 pts
Median age
29.6 → 30.4
+0.8 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 78741 in Austin, TX stood at $1,308 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,435, reflecting a 9.7% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 78741 in Austin, TX now reports about $66,741, up from $54,422 in 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. Renters now make up 84.7% of households, compared with 81.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 47.2% of adults here, versus 43.7% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 78741 in Austin, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78741 covers Austin, TX. The median rent here is $1,435/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,520/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,800/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($66,741/yr), ZIP 78741 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78741?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78741 (Austin, TX) is $1,435. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78741 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78741's median rent of $1,435/mo is $530 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78741 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78741 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #468 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,435/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78741?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,435/mo in ZIP 78741. The local median household income is $66,741/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78741?

Rent in ZIP 78741 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 78741 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78741 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,435/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($66,741/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78741 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78741 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 84.7% of ZIP 78741 households are renters, while 15.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 78741 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 78741 compare to the rest of Austin?

ZIP 78741 is more affordable than Austin overall. At $1,435/mo, it's $180 below the Austin citywide median of $1,615/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78741 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78741 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
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At $1,435/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 78741's median household income ($66,741/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78741 26%Benchmark 30%
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