Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)
What Is the Average Rent in ZCTA5 78640, Texas?
ZIP code · Census ACS 5-Year estimates
The median gross rent in ZCTA5 78640, Texas (ZIP 78640) is $1,730/month (±$85), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $330,400 (±$6,690), and the median household income is $90,075/year. The unemployment rate in Hays County, Texas was 3.3% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.
Housing Metrics for ZIP 78640
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $1,730 |
| Median Home Value | $330,400 |
| Median Household Income | $90,075 |
| Total Housing Units | 27,375 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 7,941 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 29% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 2,552 households |
| Unemployment Rate(April 2026) | 3.3% |
How does ZIP 78640 compare?
Median gross rent ranked against all ZIP codes in Texas.
Higher rent than 86% of ZIP codes in Texas · 215th of 1514
| # | ZIP code | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZCTA5 76092 | $3,501 |
| 1 | ZCTA5 77010 | $3,501 |
| 3 | ZCTA5 78739 | $3,473 |
| … 211 more … | ||
| 215 | ZCTA5 78640(you are here) | $1,730 |
| … 1296 more … | ||
| 1512 | ZCTA5 79532 | $373 |
| 1513 | ZCTA5 78594 | $326 |
| 1514 | ZCTA5 79248 | $264 |
Geography
ZIP 78640 is in Hays County, Texas.
It covers part of Kyle city, Texas.
More data for ZCTA5 78640
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in ZCTA5 78640, Texas?
The median gross rent in ZCTA5 78640, Texas (ZIP 78640) is $1,730/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 78640, Texas?
The median rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 78640, Texas is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the median home value in ZCTA5 78640, Texas?
The median home value in ZCTA5 78640, Texas (ZIP 78640) is $330,400 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
What percentage of renters in ZCTA5 78640 are rent-burdened?
In ZCTA5 78640, Texas, 2,552 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.
What is the median household income in ZCTA5 78640, Texas?
The median household income in ZCTA5 78640, Texas is $90,075/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?
The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,730 has a margin of error of ±$85. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.
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