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ZIP 78552

Pop. 42,332·Cameron County·554th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,320/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.3%
Month-over-Month
-0.9%
vs US Median
-$645
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ZIP 78552 · $1,320
More affordable than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$880
1 BR
$980
2 BR
$1,190
3 BR
$1,610
4 BR+
$1,680
Research median
$1,190/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
$15,840/yr
At $1,320/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyCameron County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.3% YoY, -0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78552 (Harlingen, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 24% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,332
Median income
$69,811
Median age
33.4
Renters
24.7%
Age distribution
31.4%
21.2%
20.8%
14.8%
Under 1831.4%
18–3421.2%
35–5420.8%
55–6411.8%
65+14.8%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
46.2%
80.6%
White46.2%
Black1%
Hispanic80.6%
Asian1.5%
Education (25+)
18.7%
27.3%
30.1%
24%
No HS diploma18.7%
HS diploma27.3%
Some college30.1%
Bachelor's+24%
Housing tenure
75.3%
24.7%
Owner75.3%
Renter24.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78552 in Harlingen, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,586 → $69,811
up 27.9%
Population
41,382 → 42,332
up 2.3%
Renter share
24.2% → 24.7%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
20.2% → 24%
+3.8 pts

Household income in the area moved from $54,586 to $69,811 across the same window, up 27.9% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 41,382 to 42,332 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.3% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 20.2% to 24%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78552 covers Harlingen, TX. The median rent here is $1,320/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($69,811/yr), ZIP 78552 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78552?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78552 (Harlingen, TX) is $1,320. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78552 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78552's median rent of $1,320/mo is $645 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78552 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78552 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #554 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,320/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78552?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,320/mo in ZIP 78552. The local median household income is $69,811/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78552?

Rent in ZIP 78552 has increased 3.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78552 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78552 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,320/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($69,811/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78552 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78552 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.7% of ZIP 78552 households are renters, while 75.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78552 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78552 compare to the rest of Harlingen?

ZIP 78552 is pricier than Harlingen as a whole. At $1,320/mo, it's $185 above the Harlingen citywide median of $1,135/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78552 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78552 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,320/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 78552's median household income ($69,811/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78552 23%Benchmark 30%
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