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U.S. ZIP Code · TX78040

Webb County · Laredo, TX

Typical home value

$141,743[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.1%
5-year / yr
-1.1%
10-year / yr
+2.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-50.1%
vs metro
-27.2%
vs state
-45.8%
ZIP 78040 location in TX
Location of ZIP 78040 in TX

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 78040 is worth $141,743 — 27.2% below the Laredo, TX median. Over the past year, values have risen 5.1%. The effective property tax rate is 1.5%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,130[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Webb County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
35,709[3]
Median household income
$36,092[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Webb County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-1,148[5]
Moved in
2,258
Moved out
3,406

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
13
Elementary
10
Middle
2
High
1
  • MARTIN H S

    High · Grades 9–12 · LAREDO ISD

    1,978 students

  • CHRISTEN MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · LAREDO ISD

    1,114 students

  • MEMORIAL MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · LAREDO ISD

    664 students

  • DON JOSE GALLEGO

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · LAREDO ISD

    591 students

  • H B ZACHRY EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · LAREDO ISD

    568 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$717
Loan principal$113,395
Down payment$28,349
Total interest paid$144,629

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,012
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
0th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
50th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 78040?
The typical home in 78040 is worth $141,743, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 78040?
Home values in 78040 are up 5.1% over the past year, and down 1.1% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 78040?
The effective property tax rate in 78040 is 1.5% — roughly $2,130 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 78040?
ZIP code 78040 has a population of 35,709 and a median household income of $36,092.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Laredo, TX

    Typical home
    $184,285
    Gross yield
    7.5%
  • Laredo, TX

    Typical home
    $194,737
    Gross yield
  • Laredo, TX

    Typical home
    $246,893
    Gross yield
  • Laredo, TX

    Typical home
    $294,097
    Gross yield
    5.7%

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