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ZIP 78754

Part of Austin, TX
Pop. 32,690·Travis County·485th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,415/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.3%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$550
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ZIP 78754 · $1,415
More affordable than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,061
1 BR
$1,124
2 BR
$1,329
3 BR
$1,683
4 BR+
$1,980
Research median
$1,329/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
$16,980/yr
At $1,415/mo median
Location
CityAustin
StateTX
CountyTravis County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.3% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78754 (Austin, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 40.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,690
Median income
$90,121
Median age
34.4
Renters
45.4%
Age distribution
22%
29%
32.2%
Under 1822%
18–3429%
35–5432.2%
55–649.3%
65+7.6%
Gender
52.2%
47.8%
Male52.2%
Female47.8%
Race & ethnicity
34.6%
19%
36.2%
12.8%
White34.6%
Black19%
Hispanic36.2%
Asian12.8%
Education (25+)
13.3%
17.9%
28.4%
40.5%
No HS diploma13.3%
HS diploma17.9%
Some college28.4%
Bachelor's+40.5%
Housing tenure
54.6%
45.4%
Owner54.6%
Renter45.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78754 in Austin, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,372 → $1,415
up 3.1%
Income
$83,043 → $90,121
up 8.5%
Population
29,690 → 32,690
up 10.1%
Renter share
37.9% → 45.4%
+7.5 pts
Bachelor's+
42% → 40.5%
-1.5 pts
Median age
33.7 → 34.4
+0.7 yrs

Rent in ZIP 78754 in Austin, TX has increased 3.1% since 2021, going from about $1,372 per month to roughly $1,415 today. Household income in the area moved from $83,043 to $90,121 across the same window, up 8.5% versus 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 5.4 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 29,690 to 32,690 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.1% change. About 45.4% of households rent today, against 37.9% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 78754 in Austin, TX look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78754 covers Austin, TX. The median rent here is $1,415/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,124/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,329/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($90,121/yr), ZIP 78754 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78754?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78754 (Austin, TX) is $1,415. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78754 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78754's median rent of $1,415/mo is $550 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78754 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78754 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #485 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,415/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78754?

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 $1,415/mo in ZIP 78754. The local median household income is $90,121/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78754?

Rent in ZIP 78754 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 78754 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78754 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,415/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($90,121/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78754 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78754 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.4% of ZIP 78754 households are renters, while 54.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78754 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78754 compare to the rest of Austin?

ZIP 78754 is more affordable than Austin overall. At $1,415/mo, it's $200 below the Austin citywide median of $1,615/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78754 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78754 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,415/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 78754's median household income ($90,121/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78754 19%Benchmark 30%
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