Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)
What Is the Average Rent in ZCTA5 78656, Texas?
ZIP code · Census ACS 5-Year estimates
The median gross rent in ZCTA5 78656, Texas (ZIP 78656) is $1,629/month (±$164), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $238,100 (±$161,092), and the median household income is $81,346/year. The unemployment rate in Caldwell County, Texas was 3.4% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.
Housing Metrics for ZIP 78656
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $1,629 |
| Median Home Value | $238,100 |
| Median Household Income | $81,346 |
| Total Housing Units | 976 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 301 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 31% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 89 households |
| Unemployment Rate(April 2026) | 3.4% |
How does ZIP 78656 compare?
Median gross rent ranked against all ZIP codes in Texas.
Higher rent than 82% of ZIP codes in Texas · 277th of 1514
| # | ZIP code | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZCTA5 76092 | $3,501 |
| 1 | ZCTA5 77010 | $3,501 |
| 3 | ZCTA5 78739 | $3,473 |
| … 273 more … | ||
| 277 | ZCTA5 78656(you are here) | $1,629 |
| … 1234 more … | ||
| 1512 | ZCTA5 79532 | $373 |
| 1513 | ZCTA5 78594 | $326 |
| 1514 | ZCTA5 79248 | $264 |
Geography
ZIP 78656 is in Caldwell County, Texas.
It covers part of San Marcos city, Texas.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in ZCTA5 78656, Texas?
The median gross rent in ZCTA5 78656, Texas (ZIP 78656) is $1,629/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 78656, Texas?
The median rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 78656, 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 78656, Texas?
The median home value in ZCTA5 78656, Texas (ZIP 78656) is $238,100 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
What percentage of renters in ZCTA5 78656 are rent-burdened?
In ZCTA5 78656, Texas, 89 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 78656, Texas?
The median household income in ZCTA5 78656, Texas is $81,346/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 $1,629 has a margin of error of ±$164. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.
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