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ZIP 78747

Part of Austin, TX
Pop. 22,180·Travis County·241st most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,728/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.1%
Month-over-Month
+7.3%
vs US Median
-$237
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ZIP 78747 · $1,728
More affordable than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,670
1 BR
$1,770
2 BR
$2,100
3 BR
$2,660
4 BR+
$3,130
Research median
$2,100/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
$20,736/yr
At $1,728/mo median
Location
CityAustin
StateTX
CountyTravis County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.1% YoY, +7.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78747 (Austin, TX) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 41.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,180
Median income
$92,748
Median age
34.5
Renters
33.2%
Age distribution
19.2%
31.6%
26%
13%
Under 1819.2%
18–3431.6%
35–5426%
55–6413%
65+10.1%
Gender
50.6%
49.4%
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Race & ethnicity
41.8%
54.4%
White41.8%
Black7.5%
Hispanic54.4%
Asian4.3%
Education (25+)
21.7%
25.7%
41.4%
No HS diploma11.3%
HS diploma21.7%
Some college25.7%
Bachelor's+41.4%
Housing tenure
66.8%
33.2%
Owner66.8%
Renter33.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78747 in Austin, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$86,862 → $92,748
up 6.8%
Population
20,698 → 22,180
up 7.2%
Renter share
19.7% → 33.2%
+13.5 pts
Bachelor's+
36.5% → 41.4%
+4.9 pts
Median age
36 → 34.5
-1.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $86,862 to $92,748 across the same window, up 6.8% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 20,698 to 22,180 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.2% change. About 33.2% of households rent today, against 19.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 36.5% to 41.4%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78747 covers Austin, TX. The median rent here is $1,728/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,770/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,100/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($92,748/yr), ZIP 78747 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78747?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78747 (Austin, TX) is $1,728. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78747 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78747's median rent of $1,728/mo is $237 (12%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78747 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78747 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #241 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,728/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78747?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,728/mo in ZIP 78747. The local median household income is $92,748/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78747?

Rent in ZIP 78747 has increased 12.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78747 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78747 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,728/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($92,748/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78747 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78747 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.2% of ZIP 78747 households are renters, while 66.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78747 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78747 compare to the rest of Austin?

ZIP 78747 is pricier than Austin as a whole. At $1,728/mo, it's $113 above the Austin citywide median of $1,615/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78747 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78747 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,728/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 78747's median household income ($92,748/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78747 22%Benchmark 30%
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