ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 78541

Part of Edinburg, TX

Pop. 51,710·Hidalgo County·679th most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$994/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.2%

Month-over-Month

+0.2%

vs US Median

-$938

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 78541 · $994

More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

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 78541 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 78541 changed +2.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($52,863) is $1,322 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,050); a 3-bedroom is $1,360.

Rank in Edinburg

1st cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Edinburg.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 78541. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$11,928/yr

At $994/mo median

Location

CityEdinburg

StateTX

CountyHidalgo County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.2% YoY, +0.2% 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

2022 vs 2026

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

Rent

$917 → $994

up 8.4%

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

The median rent in ZIP 78541 in Edinburg, TX stood at $917 in 2022 and currently runs about $994, reflecting a 8.4% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $39,352 in 2021 to $52,863 more recently. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. 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. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 78541 in Edinburg, TX market of 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 78541 covers Edinburg, TX. The median rent here is $994/mo as of October 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 2.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 (about $19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $994/mo in ZIP 78541. The local median household income is $52,863/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78541?

Rent in ZIP 78541 has risen 2.2% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2021.

How does ZIP 78541 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78541 is one of the more affordable among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #679 of 693 at $994/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 78541 changed +2.2%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.