How much is a home worth in ZIP code 78541?

The typical home in 78541 is worth $212,493, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 78541?

Home values in 78541 are up 1.6% over the past year, and up 6.1% a year over five years.

What is the typical rent in 78541?

A typical home in 78541 rents for about $992 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.6%.

What is the property tax rate in 78541?

The effective property tax rate in 78541 is 1.6% — roughly $3,397 a year on a typical home.

ZIP code 78541 has a population of 51,710 and a median household income of $52,863.

HousingHandbookReference data

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U.S. ZIP Code · TX78541

Hidalgo County · McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Typical home value

$212,493^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: +1.6%
5-year / yr: +6.1%
10-year / yr: +6.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.: -25.2%
vs metro: +25.1%
vs state: -18.8%

Price history

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

The typical home in 78541 is worth $212,493 — 25.1% above the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $992 a month — a 5.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.6%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent: $992^[2]
Gross yield: 5.6%^[2]
Cap rate: 3.4%^[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate: 1.6%^[3]
Typical annual tax: $3,397^[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population: 51,710^[3]
Median household income: $52,863^[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration: -898^[5]
Moved in: 8,132
Moved out: 9,030

Schools

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

Public schools: 11
Elementary: 5
Middle: 1
High: 3

IDEA EDINBURG COLLEGE PREPARATORY
High · Grades 6–12 · IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
779 students
ELIAS LONGORIA SR MIDDLE
Middle · Grades 6–8 · EDINBURG CISD
778 students
IDEA EDINBURG ACADEMY
Elementary · Grades K–5 · IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
722 students
IDEA QUEST COLLEGE PREPARATORY
High · Grades 6–12 · IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
678 students
IDEA QUEST ACADEMY
Elementary · Grades K–5 · IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
671 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.

Home value$Monthly rent$

Gross yield5.6%

Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.4%

Annual rent$11,906

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.

Home price$Down payment%Interest rate%Loan termyears

Monthly payment$1,074

Loan principal$169,994

Down payment$42,499

Total interest paid$216,818

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.

Home price$Monthly rent$Down payment%Mortgage rate%Property tax rate% / yrMaintenance% / yrRule of thumb: 1% of home value per year.

Own : rent ratio1.55

Monthly cost to own$1,535

Monthly rent$992

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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: 38th percentile^[1]
Rental yield: 7th percentile^[2]
Property tax: 45th percentile^[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 78541?: The typical home in 78541 is worth $212,493, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 78541?: Home values in 78541 are up 1.6% over the past year, and up 6.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 78541?: A typical home in 78541 rents for about $992 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 78541?: The effective property tax rate in 78541 is 1.6% — roughly $3,397 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 78541?: ZIP code 78541 has a population of 51,710 and a median household income of $52,863.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

78573 vs 78541 →
Alton, TX
Typical home
$215,597
Gross yield
6.0%
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Linn CDP, TX
Typical home
$205,459
Gross yield
6.9%
78501
McAllen, TX
Typical home
$196,837
Gross yield
7.1%
78572
Mission, TX
Typical home
$196,184
Gross yield
8.1%
78574
La Homa CDP, TX
Typical home
$194,629
Gross yield
11.3%
78557
Hidalgo, TX
Typical home
$191,399
Gross yield
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