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ZIP 78596

Part of Weslaco, TX
Pop. 39,518·Hidalgo County·650th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,110/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.5%
Month-over-Month
+2.8%
vs US Median
-$855
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ZIP 78596 · $1,110
More affordable than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$850
1 BR
$860
2 BR
$1,070
3 BR
$1,390
4 BR+
$1,540
Research median
$1,070/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
$13,320/yr
At $1,110/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHidalgo County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.5% YoY, +2.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78596 (Weslaco, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 21.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,518
Median income
$58,411
Median age
31.7
Renters
36%
Age distribution
30%
23%
23.3%
15.9%
Under 1830%
18–3423%
35–5423.3%
55–647.8%
65+15.9%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
45.5%
86.5%
White45.5%
Hispanic86.5%
Education (25+)
23.9%
27.7%
27.1%
21.2%
No HS diploma23.9%
HS diploma27.7%
Some college27.1%
Bachelor's+21.2%
Housing tenure
64%
36%
Owner64%
Renter36%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78596 in Weslaco, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$47,597 → $58,411
up 22.7%
Population
36,852 → 39,518
up 7.2%
Renter share
34.5% → 36%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
21.2% → 21.2%
+0.0 pts
Median age
32.5 → 31.7
-0.8 yrs

Median household income rose from $47,597 to $58,411 between 2021 and 2024, a 22.7% shift. The population has grown by 7.2% since 2021, moving from about 36,852 residents to roughly 39,518. Renters now make up 36% of households, compared with 34.5% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78596 covers Weslaco, TX. The median rent here is $1,110/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $860/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($58,411/yr), ZIP 78596 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78596?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78596 (Weslaco, TX) is $1,110. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78596 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78596's median rent of $1,110/mo is $855 (44%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78596 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78596 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #650 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,110/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78596?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $44,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,110/mo in ZIP 78596. The local median household income is $58,411/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78596?

Rent in ZIP 78596 has increased 6.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78596 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78596 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,110/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($58,411/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78596 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78596 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36% of ZIP 78596 households are renters, while 64% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78596 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78596 compare to the rest of Weslaco?

ZIP 78596 is pricier than Weslaco as a whole. At $1,110/mo, it's $16 above the Weslaco citywide median of $1,094/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78596 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78596 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,110/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 78596's median household income ($58,411/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78596 23%Benchmark 30%
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