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ZIP 78759

Part of Austin, TX
Pop. 43,182·Travis County·470th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,433/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.8%
Month-over-Month
+4.3%
vs US Median
-$532
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ZIP 78759 · $1,433
More affordable than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,073
1 BR
$1,138
2 BR
$1,346
3 BR
$1,704
4 BR+
$2,010
Research median
$1,346/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
$17,196/yr
At $1,433/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, +4.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78759 (Austin, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 70.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,182
Median income
$102,400
Median age
38.5
Renters
52.9%
Age distribution
16%
27.2%
30.1%
15.7%
Under 1816%
18–3427.2%
35–5430.1%
55–6410.9%
65+15.7%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
64%
15.9%
13.6%
White64%
Black3.1%
Hispanic15.9%
Asian13.6%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
19.4%
70.6%
No HS diploma2.3%
HS diploma7.8%
Some college19.4%
Bachelor's+70.6%
Housing tenure
47.1%
52.9%
Owner47.1%
Renter52.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78759 in Austin, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,247 → $1,433
up 14.9%
Income
$90,246 → $102,400
up 13.5%
Population
44,978 → 43,182
down 4.0%
Renter share
53.1% → 52.9%
-0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
69% → 70.6%
+1.6 pts
Median age
38 → 38.5
+0.5 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 78759 in Austin, TX paid around $1,247 a month. That figure now sits near $1,433, up 14.9% from the 2021 baseline. Median household income climbed from $90,246 to $102,400 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.5% shift. Census counts show ZIP 78759 in Austin, TX losing about 1,796 residents over the five-year window, down 4.0% on net. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 78759 in Austin, TX reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78759 covers Austin, TX. The median rent here is $1,433/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,138/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,346/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($102,400/yr), ZIP 78759 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78759?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78759 (Austin, TX) is $1,433. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78759 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78759's median rent of $1,433/mo is $532 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78759 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78759 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #470 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,433/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78759?

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 $1,433/mo in ZIP 78759. The local median household income is $102,400/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78759?

Rent in ZIP 78759 has increased 0.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78759 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78759 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,433/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($102,400/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78759 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78759 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 52.9% of ZIP 78759 households are renters, while 47.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 78759 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 78759 compare to the rest of Austin?

ZIP 78759 is more affordable than Austin overall. At $1,433/mo, it's $182 below the Austin citywide median of $1,615/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78759 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78759 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,433/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 78759's median household income ($102,400/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78759 17%Benchmark 30%
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