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What Is the Average Rent in ZCTA5 78666, Texas?

$1,319/month 1.9%vs 2023 ($1,294)

ZIP code · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in ZCTA5 78666, Texas (ZIP 78666) is $1,319/month (±$39), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $306,700 (±$19,023), and the median household income is $54,737/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 78666

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,319
Median Home Value$306,700
Median Household Income$54,737
Total Housing Units33,949
Renter-Occupied Units21,022
Renter-Occupied Share62%
Households Paying 50%+ Income6,504 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)3.3%

How does ZIP 78666 compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all ZIP codes in Texas.

Higher rent than 65% of ZIP codes in Texas · 536th of 1514

Cheapest: ZCTA5 79532($373)
Priciest: ZCTA5 76092($3,501)
#ZIP codeValue
1ZCTA5 76092$3,501
1ZCTA5 77010$3,501
3ZCTA5 78739$3,473
… 532 more …
536ZCTA5 78666(you are here)$1,319
… 975 more …
1512ZCTA5 79532$373
1513ZCTA5 78594$326
1514ZCTA5 79248$264

Geography

ZIP 78666 is in Hays County, Texas.

It covers part of San Marcos city, Texas.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in ZCTA5 78666, Texas?

The median gross rent in ZCTA5 78666, Texas (ZIP 78666) is $1,319/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 78666, Texas?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 78666, 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 78666, Texas?

The median home value in ZCTA5 78666, Texas (ZIP 78666) is $306,700 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in ZCTA5 78666 are rent-burdened?

In ZCTA5 78666, Texas, 6,504 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 78666, Texas?

The median household income in ZCTA5 78666, Texas is $54,737/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 $1,319 has a margin of error of ±$39. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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