ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 78539

Part of Edinburg, TX

Pop. 37,168·Hidalgo County·644th most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$1,147/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.2%

Month-over-Month

+0.7%

vs US Median

-$785

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ZIP 78539 · $1,147

More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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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12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 78539 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 78539 changed +1.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 5 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($66,967) is $1,674 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,650).

Rank in Edinburg

3rd cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Edinburg.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 78539. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$13,764/yr

At $1,147/mo median

Location

CityEdinburg

StateTX

CountyHidalgo County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (1.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.2% YoY, +0.7% 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

2022 vs 2026

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

Rent

$1,023 → $1,147

up 12.1%

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

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 78539 in Edinburg, TX paid around $1,023 a month. That figure now sits near $1,147, up 12.1% from the 2022 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 78539 in Edinburg, TX now reports about $66,967, up from $62,730 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 78539 in Edinburg, TX adding about 637 residents over the five-year window, up 1.7% on net. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 78539 in Edinburg, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 78539 covers Edinburg, TX. The median rent here is $1,147/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($66,967/yr), ZIP 78539 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $46,000/year (about $22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,147/mo in ZIP 78539. The local median household income is $66,967/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78539?

Rent in ZIP 78539 has risen 1.2% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2022.

How does ZIP 78539 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78539 is one of the more affordable among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #644 of 693 at $1,147/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 78539 changed +1.2%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.