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Why is the median gross rent in ZIP 76005, Texas, $3,081 — the highest in rural Texas? This isn't an urban anomaly. It's a signal of a new reality: rural land is now a scarcity asset. As remote work and lifestyle investing reshape demand, ZIP 76005 leads Texas in median gross rent, reflecting intense competition for limited, high-quality land. This data comes directly from ALEX Intelligence’s latest analysis of rural Texas ZIP codes with under 10,000 residents. The full report is here: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-14-land-land-gross-rent-zcta-tx-rural. What does this mean for long-term land strategy in multi-state rural markets? Share your take. Median Gross Rent, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 ZIP 76005 — $3,081 #2 ZIP 78652 — $2,666 #3 ZIP 78266 — $2,306 #4 ZIP 75166 — $2,203 #5 ZIP 78722 — $2,034 #6 ZIP 78733 — $1,925 #7 ZIP 78730 — $1,860 #8 ZIP 78736 — $1,830 #9 ZIP 78152 — $1,824 #10 ZIP 79562 — $1,821 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Michael Barera (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=101988110; Slide 2: Michael Barera (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=101988128; Slide 3: Michael Barera (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=102053458; Slide 4: Michael Barera (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=102075796 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-14-land-land-gross-rent-zcta-tx-rural View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902