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ZIP 78541

Part of Edinburg, TX
Pop. 51,710·Hidalgo County·678th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$996/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.3%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
-$969
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 78541 · $996
More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$830
1 BR
$840
2 BR
$1,050
3 BR
$1,360
4 BR+
$1,510
Research median
$1,050/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
$11,952/yr
At $996/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHidalgo County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (3.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.3% YoY, -0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78541 (Edinburg, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 24.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
51,710
Median income
$52,863
Median age
27.9
Renters
47%
Age distribution
31.8%
30.8%
22.6%
Under 1831.8%
18–3430.8%
35–5422.6%
55–647.7%
65+7%
Gender
46.7%
53.3%
Male46.7%
Female53.3%
Race & ethnicity
27.8%
87.4%
White27.8%
Black2%
Hispanic87.4%
Asian2.2%
Education (25+)
24%
24.4%
26.7%
24.9%
No HS diploma24%
HS diploma24.4%
Some college26.7%
Bachelor's+24.9%
Housing tenure
53%
47%
Owner53%
Renter47%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78541 in Edinburg, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$39,352 → $52,863
up 34.3%
Population
45,675 → 51,710
up 13.2%
Renter share
47.3% → 47%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
20.6% → 24.9%
+4.3 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $39,352 in 2021 to $52,863 more recently. The population has grown by 13.2% since 2021, moving from about 45,675 residents to roughly 51,710. College-educated residents now make up 24.9% of adults here, versus 20.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78541 covers Edinburg, TX. The median rent here is $996/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $840/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,050/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($52,863/yr), ZIP 78541 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78541?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78541 (Edinburg, TX) is $996. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78541 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78541's median rent of $996/mo is $969 (49%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78541 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78541 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #678 out of 689 ZIPs at $996/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78541?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $40,000/year (~$19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $996/mo in ZIP 78541. The local median household income is $52,863/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78541?

Rent in ZIP 78541 has increased 3.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78541 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78541 is considered very affordable for renters. At $996/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($52,863/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78541 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78541 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47% of ZIP 78541 households are renters, while 53% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78541 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78541 compare to the rest of Edinburg?

ZIP 78541 is more affordable than Edinburg overall. At $996/mo, it's $23 below the Edinburg citywide median of $1,019/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78541 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78541 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $996/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 78541's median household income ($52,863/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78541 23%Benchmark 30%
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