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ZIP 78542

Part of Edinburg, TX
Pop. 89,401·Hidalgo County·645th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,125/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.8%
Month-over-Month
-5.5%
vs US Median
-$840
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 78542 · $1,125
More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$800
1 BR
$810
2 BR
$1,010
3 BR
$1,310
4 BR+
$1,450
Research median
$1,010/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
$13,500/yr
At $1,125/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHidalgo County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.8% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.8% YoY, -5.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78542 (Edinburg, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
89,401
Median income
$55,243
Median age
27.7
Renters
24.3%
Age distribution
33.8%
27%
24.1%
Under 1833.8%
18–3427%
35–5424.1%
55–647.2%
65+7.9%
Gender
52%
48%
Male52%
Female48%
Race & ethnicity
18.8%
95.4%
White18.8%
Hispanic95.4%
Asian0.5%
Education (25+)
33.7%
31.6%
21.9%
12.8%
No HS diploma33.7%
HS diploma31.6%
Some college21.9%
Bachelor's+12.8%
Housing tenure
75.7%
24.3%
Owner75.7%
Renter24.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78542 in Edinburg, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,985 → $55,243
up 10.5%
Population
84,606 → 89,401
up 5.7%
Renter share
24.3% → 24.3%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
13.5% → 12.8%
-0.7 pts
Median age
26.3 → 27.7
+1.4 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $49,985 in 2021 to $55,243 more recently. The population has grown by 5.7% since 2021, moving from about 84,606 residents to roughly 89,401.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78542 covers Edinburg, TX. The median rent here is $1,125/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $810/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($55,243/yr), ZIP 78542 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78542?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78542 (Edinburg, TX) is $1,125. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78542 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78542's median rent of $1,125/mo is $840 (43%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78542 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78542 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #645 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,125/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78542?

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 $1,125/mo in ZIP 78542. The local median household income is $55,243/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78542?

Rent in ZIP 78542 has decreased 0.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 78542 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78542 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,125/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($55,243/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78542 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78542 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.3% of ZIP 78542 households are renters, while 75.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78542 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78542 compare to the rest of Edinburg?

ZIP 78542 is pricier than Edinburg as a whole. At $1,125/mo, it's $106 above the Edinburg citywide median of $1,019/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78542 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78542 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,125/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 78542's median household income ($55,243/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78542 24%Benchmark 30%
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