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ZIP 78539

Part of Edinburg, TX
Pop. 37,168·Hidalgo County·671st most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,047/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.9%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
-$918
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ZIP 78539 · $1,047
More affordable than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$910
1 BR
$920
2 BR
$1,150
3 BR
$1,490
4 BR+
$1,650
Research median
$1,150/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$12,564/yr
At $1,047/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHidalgo County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.9% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78539 (Edinburg, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, 35.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,168
Median income
$66,967
Median age
35.2
Renters
45.1%
Age distribution
24.5%
25.3%
26.4%
14.3%
Under 1824.5%
18–3425.3%
35–5426.4%
55–649.4%
65+14.3%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
29.9%
85.8%
White29.9%
Black0.7%
Hispanic85.8%
Asian3.3%
Education (25+)
14.1%
21.5%
28.7%
35.6%
No HS diploma14.1%
HS diploma21.5%
Some college28.7%
Bachelor's+35.6%
Housing tenure
54.9%
45.1%
Owner54.9%
Renter45.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78539 in Edinburg, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$62,730 → $66,967
up 6.8%
Population
36,531 → 37,168
up 1.7%
Renter share
45.5% → 45.1%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
35.2% → 35.6%
+0.4 pts
Median age
33.3 → 35.2
+1.9 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 78539 in Edinburg, TX now reports about $66,967, up from $62,730 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 78539 in Edinburg, TX adding about 637 residents over the five-year window, up 1.7% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78539 covers Edinburg, TX. The median rent here is $1,047/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($66,967/yr), ZIP 78539 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78539?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78539 (Edinburg, TX) is $1,047. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78539 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78539's median rent of $1,047/mo is $918 (47%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78539 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78539 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #671 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,047/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78539?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $42,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,047/mo in ZIP 78539. The local median household income is $66,967/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78539?

Rent in ZIP 78539 has increased 2.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78539 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78539 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,047/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($66,967/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78539 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78539 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.1% of ZIP 78539 households are renters, while 54.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78539 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78539 compare to the rest of Edinburg?

ZIP 78539 is pricier than Edinburg as a whole. At $1,047/mo, it's $28 above the Edinburg citywide median of $1,019/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78539 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78539 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,047/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 78539's median household income ($66,967/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78539 19%Benchmark 30%
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