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ZIP 78733 leads Texas in median household income among rural ZIP codes with under 10,000 residents, reporting $206,368—higher than many urban areas. This shift underscores a growing trend: rural affluence is no longer tied to farming, but to land ownership, remote work, and long-term stewardship. The data comes directly from ALEX Intelligence’s latest analysis of U.S. Census Bureau 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates, published November 15, 2026. https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-15-land-land-dem-median-income-zcta-tx-rural What does this mean for land investment in Texas, Alabama, North Carolina, and Colorado? As remote work continues to redefine where people live, the most valuable real estate may no longer be in the city—but on a quiet stretch of land with broadband and privacy. Median Household Income, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 ZIP 78733 — $206,368 #2 ZIP 78619 — $183,393 #3 ZIP 75182 — $170,348 #4 ZIP 76005 — $168,806 #5 ZIP 78730 — $158,673 #6 ZIP 78266 — $146,792 #7 ZIP 78652 — $133,368 #8 ZIP 75166 — $132,101 #9 ZIP 78152 — $123,981 #10 ZIP 76044 — $122,715 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=22442704; Slide 2: smallcurio from Austin, TX (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=69209327; Slide 3: Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=121664448; Slide 4: Tim Patterson from Austin, TX, United States (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=64267773 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-15-land-land-dem-median-income-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