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ZIP 78572

Part of Mission, TX
Pop. 78,024·Hidalgo County·579th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,284/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.1%
Month-over-Month
-4.5%
vs US Median
-$681
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ZIP 78572 · $1,284
More affordable than 88% 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
$15,408/yr
At $1,284/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHidalgo County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 1.1% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.1% YoY, -4.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78572 (Mission, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 25.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
78,024
Median income
$54,298
Median age
37.8
Renters
29%
Age distribution
26.4%
20.8%
23.3%
19.3%
Under 1826.4%
18–3420.8%
35–5423.3%
55–6410.2%
65+19.3%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
25.3%
84.5%
White25.3%
Black1.2%
Hispanic84.5%
Asian1.7%
Education (25+)
23.8%
25.4%
25.4%
25.4%
No HS diploma23.8%
HS diploma25.4%
Some college25.4%
Bachelor's+25.4%
Housing tenure
71%
29%
Owner71%
Renter29%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78572 in Mission, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,288 → $54,298
up 12.4%
Population
76,645 → 78,024
up 1.8%
Renter share
27.4% → 29%
+1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
23.2% → 25.4%
+2.2 pts
Median age
37.3 → 37.8
+0.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $48,288 to $54,298 across the same window, up 12.4% versus 2021. The population has grown by 1.8% since 2021, moving from about 76,645 residents to roughly 78,024. Renters now make up 29% of households, compared with 27.4% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 25.4% of adults here, versus 23.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78572 covers Mission, TX. The median rent here is $1,284/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 28% of local median household income ($54,298/yr), ZIP 78572 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78572?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78572 (Mission, TX) is $1,284. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78572 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78572's median rent of $1,284/mo is $681 (35%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78572 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78572 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #579 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,284/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78572?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,284/mo in ZIP 78572. The local median household income is $54,298/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78572?

Rent in ZIP 78572 has decreased 1.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 78572 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78572 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,284/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($54,298/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78572 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78572 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29% of ZIP 78572 households are renters, while 71% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78572 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78572 compare to the rest of Mission?

ZIP 78572 is more affordable than Mission overall. At $1,284/mo, it's $57 below the Mission citywide median of $1,341/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78572 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78572 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,284/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 78572's median household income ($54,298/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78572 28%Benchmark 30%
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