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U.S. ZIP Code · TX78575

Cameron County · Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Typical home value

$291,702[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.8%
5-year / yr
+7.3%
10-year / yr
+5.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+2.7%
vs metro
+39.7%
vs state
+11.4%
ZIP 78575 location in TX
Location of ZIP 78575 in TX

Price history

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

The typical home in 78575 is worth $291,702 — 39.7% above the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.8%. The effective property tax rate is 1.8%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,360[3]

#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Very High
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
4,575[3]
Median household income
$71,765[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-1,182[5]
Moved in
4,853
Moved out
6,035

Schools

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

Public schools
2
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
1
  • SOUTH TEXAS ISD MEDICAL PROFESSIONS

    High · Grades 9–12 · SOUTH TEXAS ISD

    838 students

  • VILLAREAL EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · LOS FRESNOS CISD

    459 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$1,475
Loan principal$233,362
Down payment$58,340
Total interest paid$297,640

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$2,165
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
67th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
100th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 78575?
The typical home in 78575 is worth $291,702, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 78575?
Home values in 78575 are up 4.8% over the past year, and up 7.3% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 78575?
The effective property tax rate in 78575 is 1.8% — roughly $5,360 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 78575?
ZIP code 78575 has a population of 4,575 and a median household income of $71,765.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Brownsville, TX

    Typical home
    $262,023
    Gross yield
    10.4%
  • Brownsville, TX

    Typical home
    $234,333
    Gross yield
    10.2%
  • Harlingen, TX

    Typical home
    $224,191
    Gross yield
    6.3%
  • Brownsville, TX

    Typical home
    $219,823
    Gross yield
  • La Tina Ranch CDP, TX

    Typical home
    $208,764
    Gross yield
  • Brownsville, TX

    Typical home
    $190,483
    Gross yield
    10.1%

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