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ZIP 78501

Part of McAllen, TX
Pop. 58,935·Hidalgo County·646th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,124/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.4%
Month-over-Month
-5.1%
vs US Median
-$841
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ZIP 78501 · $1,124
More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$920
1 BR
$930
2 BR
$1,160
3 BR
$1,510
4 BR+
$1,670
Research median
$1,160/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,488/yr
At $1,124/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHidalgo County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (12.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.4% YoY, -5.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78501 (McAllen, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 28.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
58,935
Median income
$48,071
Median age
36
Renters
50.7%
Age distribution
26.1%
23%
24.6%
16.2%
Under 1826.1%
18–3423%
35–5424.6%
55–6410.1%
65+16.2%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
40%
89.4%
White40%
Black0.8%
Hispanic89.4%
Asian1.4%
Education (25+)
23.5%
23.8%
24.6%
28.2%
No HS diploma23.5%
HS diploma23.8%
Some college24.6%
Bachelor's+28.2%
Housing tenure
49.3%
50.7%
Owner49.3%
Renter50.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78501 in McAllen, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$43,679 → $48,071
up 10.1%
Population
60,855 → 58,935
down 3.2%
Renter share
49.1% → 50.7%
+1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
27.7% → 28.2%
+0.5 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 78501 in McAllen, TX now reports about $48,071, up from $43,679 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 60,855 to 58,935 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.2% change. About 50.7% of households rent today, against 49.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78501 covers McAllen, TX. The median rent here is $1,124/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($48,071/yr), ZIP 78501 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78501?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78501 (McAllen, TX) is $1,124. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78501 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78501's median rent of $1,124/mo is $841 (43%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78501 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78501 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #646 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,124/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78501?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,124/mo in ZIP 78501. The local median household income is $48,071/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78501?

Rent in ZIP 78501 has increased 12.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78501 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78501 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,124/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($48,071/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78501 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78501 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50.7% of ZIP 78501 households are renters, while 49.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 78501 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 78501 compare to the rest of McAllen?

ZIP 78501 is more affordable than McAllen overall. At $1,124/mo, it's $159 below the McAllen citywide median of $1,283/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78501 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78501 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,124/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 78501's median household income ($48,071/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78501 28%Benchmark 30%
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