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ZIP 78756

Part of Austin, TX
Pop. 9,197·Travis County·216th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,768/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.9%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
-$197
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ZIP 78756 · $1,768
More affordable than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,400
1 BR
$1,490
2 BR
$1,760
3 BR
$2,240
4 BR+
$2,600
Research median
$1,760/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
$21,216/yr
At $1,768/mo median
Location
CityAustin
StateTX
CountyTravis County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.9% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78756 (Austin, TX) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 72.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,197
Median income
$94,701
Median age
36.2
Renters
57%
Age distribution
12.4%
33%
30.3%
12.9%
Under 1812.4%
18–3433%
35–5430.3%
55–6412.9%
65+11.4%
Gender
52.2%
47.8%
Male52.2%
Female47.8%
Race & ethnicity
73.1%
13.1%
White73.1%
Black5.9%
Hispanic13.1%
Asian4.3%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
17.2%
72.7%
No HS diploma2.8%
HS diploma7.3%
Some college17.2%
Bachelor's+72.7%
Housing tenure
43%
57%
Owner43%
Renter57%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78756 in Austin, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,413 → $1,768
up 25.1%
Income
$87,985 → $94,701
up 7.6%
Population
9,314 → 9,197
down 1.3%
Renter share
55.6% → 57%
+1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
68.7% → 72.7%
+4.0 pts
Median age
35 → 36.2
+1.2 yrs

Rent in ZIP 78756 in Austin, TX has climbed 25.1% since 2021, going from about $1,413 per month to roughly $1,768 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $87,985 in 2021 to $94,701 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 17.5 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 9,314 to 9,197 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.3% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 68.7% to 72.7%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 78756 in Austin, TX market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78756 covers Austin, TX. The median rent here is $1,768/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,760/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($94,701/yr), ZIP 78756 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78756?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78756 (Austin, TX) is $1,768. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78756 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78756's median rent of $1,768/mo is $197 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78756 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78756 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #216 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,768/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78756?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,768/mo in ZIP 78756. The local median household income is $94,701/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78756?

Rent in ZIP 78756 has increased 6.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78756 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78756 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,768/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($94,701/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78756 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78756 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 57% of ZIP 78756 households are renters, while 43% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 78756 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 78756 compare to the rest of Austin?

ZIP 78756 is pricier than Austin as a whole. At $1,768/mo, it's $153 above the Austin citywide median of $1,615/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78756 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78756 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,768/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 78756's median household income ($94,701/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78756 22%Benchmark 30%
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