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ZIP 78577

Part of Pharr, TX
Pop. 80,540·Hidalgo County·618th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,198/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.2%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
-$767
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ZIP 78577 · $1,198
More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$900
1 BR
$900
2 BR
$1,130
3 BR
$1,470
4 BR+
$1,620
Research median
$1,130/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,376/yr
At $1,198/mo median
Location
CityPharr
StateTX
CountyHidalgo County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.2% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78577 (Pharr, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
80,540
Median income
$52,770
Median age
29.7
Renters
41%
Age distribution
32.7%
25.1%
24.2%
Under 1832.7%
18–3425.1%
35–5424.2%
55–647.2%
65+10.8%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
28.1%
94.7%
White28.1%
Black0.6%
Hispanic94.7%
Asian0.5%
Education (25+)
29.3%
27.1%
24.7%
18.8%
No HS diploma29.3%
HS diploma27.1%
Some college24.7%
Bachelor's+18.8%
Housing tenure
59%
41%
Owner59%
Renter41%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78577 in Pharr, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$39,490 → $52,770
up 33.6%
Population
79,128 → 80,540
up 1.8%
Renter share
41.9% → 41%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
17.4% → 18.8%
+1.4 pts

Median household income rose from $39,490 to $52,770 between 2021 and 2024, a 33.6% shift. The population has grown by 1.8% since 2021, moving from about 79,128 residents to roughly 80,540.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78577 covers Pharr, TX. The median rent here is $1,198/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $900/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($52,770/yr), ZIP 78577 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78577?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78577 (Pharr, TX) is $1,198. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78577 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78577's median rent of $1,198/mo is $767 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78577 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78577 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #618 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,198/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78577?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,198/mo in ZIP 78577. The local median household income is $52,770/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78577?

Rent in ZIP 78577 has increased 7.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78577 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78577 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,198/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($52,770/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78577 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78577 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41% of ZIP 78577 households are renters, while 59% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78577 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78577 compare to the rest of Pharr?

ZIP 78577 is more affordable than Pharr overall. At $1,198/mo, it's $9 below the Pharr citywide median of $1,207/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78577 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78577 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,198/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 78577's median household income ($52,770/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78577 27%Benchmark 30%
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