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U.S. ZIP Code · TX78579

Hidalgo County · McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Typical home value

$130,984[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.8%
5-year / yr
+8.5%
10-year / yr
+9.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-53.9%
vs metro
-22.9%
vs state
-50.0%
ZIP 78579 location in TX
Location of ZIP 78579 in TX

Price history

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

The typical home in 78579 is worth $130,984 — 22.9% below the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.8%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
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Typical annual tax
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#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
2,039[3]
Median household income
$19,172[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
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • PROGRESO H S

    High · Grades 9–12 · PROGRESO ISD

    476 students

  • PROGRESO EARLY CHILDHOOD

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · PROGRESO ISD

    354 students

  • DOROTHY THOMPSON MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · PROGRESO ISD

    291 students

  • PROGRESO EL

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · PROGRESO ISD

    284 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$662
Loan principal$104,787
Down payment$26,197
Total interest paid$133,650

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$902
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
92nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
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Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 78579?
The typical home in 78579 is worth $130,984, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 78579?
Home values in 78579 are up 3.8% over the past year, and up 8.5% a year over five years.
Who lives in 78579?
ZIP code 78579 has a population of 2,039 and a median household income of $19,172.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Sullivan City, TX

    Typical home
    $128,875
    Gross yield
  • La Blanca CDP, TX

    Typical home
    $127,362
    Gross yield
  • Mercedes, TX

    Typical home
    $141,382
    Gross yield
    7.9%
  • Monte Alto CDP, TX

    Typical home
    $151,436
    Gross yield
  • Donna, TX

    Typical home
    $152,943
    Gross yield
    6.7%
  • La Villa, TX

    Typical home
    $105,018
    Gross yield

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