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ZIP 78748

Part of Austin, TX
Pop. 55,631·Travis County·487th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,411/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.8%
Month-over-Month
+3.2%
vs US Median
-$554
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ZIP 78748 · $1,411
More affordable than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,054
1 BR
$1,118
2 BR
$1,325
3 BR
$1,681
4 BR+
$1,978
Research median
$1,325/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
$16,932/yr
At $1,411/mo median
Location
CityAustin
StateTX
CountyTravis County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.8% YoY, +3.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78748 (Austin, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 56.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
55,631
Median income
$115,213
Median age
36.4
Renters
43.3%
Age distribution
18.9%
28.3%
30.5%
12.3%
Under 1818.9%
18–3428.3%
35–5430.5%
55–6410%
65+12.3%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
61.2%
34.8%
White61.2%
Black5.3%
Hispanic34.8%
Asian7.2%
Education (25+)
12.7%
26.2%
56.5%
No HS diploma4.6%
HS diploma12.7%
Some college26.2%
Bachelor's+56.5%
Housing tenure
56.7%
43.3%
Owner56.7%
Renter43.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78748 in Austin, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,262 → $1,411
up 11.8%
Income
$89,480 → $115,213
up 28.8%
Population
53,501 → 55,631
up 4.0%
Renter share
44.2% → 43.3%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
52.1% → 56.5%
+4.4 pts
Median age
35.4 → 36.4
+1.0 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 78748 in Austin, TX has climbed from $1,262 to $1,411, a 11.8% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 78748 in Austin, TX now reports about $115,213, up from $89,480 in 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 4.0% since 2021, moving from about 53,501 residents to roughly 55,631. College-educated residents now make up 56.5% of adults here, versus 52.1% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 78748 in Austin, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78748 covers Austin, TX. The median rent here is $1,411/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,118/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,325/mo.

At 15% of local median household income ($115,213/yr), ZIP 78748 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78748?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78748 (Austin, TX) is $1,411. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78748 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78748's median rent of $1,411/mo is $554 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78748 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78748 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #487 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,411/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78748?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,411/mo in ZIP 78748. The local median household income is $115,213/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78748?

Rent in ZIP 78748 has increased 0.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78748 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78748 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,411/mo, rent takes approximately 15% of the local median household income ($115,213/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78748 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78748 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.3% of ZIP 78748 households are renters, while 56.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78748 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78748 compare to the rest of Austin?

ZIP 78748 is more affordable than Austin overall. At $1,411/mo, it's $204 below the Austin citywide median of $1,615/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78748 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78748 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
15%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,411/mo, rent takes ~15% of ZIP 78748's median household income ($115,213/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78748 15%Benchmark 30%
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