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ZIP 78589

Part of San Juan, TX
Pop. 40,231·Hidalgo County·596th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,250/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-4.9%
vs US Median
-$715
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 78589 · $1,250
More affordable than 89% 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
$15,000/yr
At $1,250/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHidalgo County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -4.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78589 (San Juan, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,231
Median income
$54,285
Median age
31.2
Renters
20.7%
Age distribution
31.3%
22.7%
23.6%
12.5%
Under 1831.3%
18–3422.7%
35–5423.6%
55–649.8%
65+12.5%
Gender
51.1%
48.9%
Male51.1%
Female48.9%
Race & ethnicity
29.3%
96.8%
White29.3%
Hispanic96.8%
Education (25+)
37.4%
26.3%
22.5%
13.8%
No HS diploma37.4%
HS diploma26.3%
Some college22.5%
Bachelor's+13.8%
Housing tenure
79.3%
20.7%
Owner79.3%
Renter20.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78589 in San Juan, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$44,246 → $54,285
up 22.7%
Population
39,881 → 40,231
up 0.9%
Renter share
23.6% → 20.7%
-2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
14.2% → 13.8%
-0.4 pts
Median age
29.1 → 31.2
+2.1 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $44,246 in 2021 to $54,285 more recently. About 20.7% of households rent today, against 23.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78589 covers San Juan, TX. The median rent here is $1,250/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 ($54,285/yr), ZIP 78589 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78589?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78589 (San Juan, TX) is $1,250. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78589 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78589's median rent of $1,250/mo is $715 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78589 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78589 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #596 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,250/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78589?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,250/mo in ZIP 78589. The local median household income is $54,285/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78589?

Rent in ZIP 78589 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 78589 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78589 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,250/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($54,285/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78589 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78589 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.7% of ZIP 78589 households are renters, while 79.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78589 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78589 compare to the rest of San Juan?

ZIP 78589 is more affordable than San Juan overall. At $1,250/mo, it's $74 below the San Juan citywide median of $1,324/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78589 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78589 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,250/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 78589's median household income ($54,285/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78589 28%Benchmark 30%
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