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U.S. ZIP Code · TX78582

Starr County

Typical home value

$148,347[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.0%
5-year / yr
-3.9%
10-year / yr
0.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-47.8%
vs metro
vs state
-43.3%
ZIP 78582 location in TX
Location of ZIP 78582 in TX

Price history

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

The typical home in 78582 is worth $148,347. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.0%. The effective property tax rate is 1.2%.

#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
1.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,808[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
44,741[3]
Median household income
$42,626[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-180[5]
Moved in
631
Moved out
811

Schools

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

Public schools
16
Elementary
9
Middle
3
High
4
  • RIO GRANDE CITY H S

    High · Grades 9–12 · RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD

    1,674 students

  • VETERANS MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD

    795 students

  • GRULLA H S

    High · Grades 9–12 · RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD

    770 students

  • GENERAL RICARDO SANCHEZ EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD

    733 students

  • IDEA RIO GRANDE CITY ACADEMY

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    733 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$750
Loan principal$118,678
Down payment$29,669
Total interest paid$151,367

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$1,025
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
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 78582?
The typical home in 78582 is worth $148,347, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 78582?
Home values in 78582 are down 1.0% over the past year, and down 3.9% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 78582?
The effective property tax rate in 78582 is 1.2% — roughly $1,808 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 78582?
ZIP code 78582 has a population of 44,741 and a median household income of $42,626.

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