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ZIP 78599

Part of Weslaco, TX
Pop. 35,454·Hidalgo County·679th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$992/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.0%
vs US Median
-$973
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 78599 · $992
More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$860
1 BR
$860
2 BR
$1,080
3 BR
$1,400
4 BR+
$1,550
Research median
$1,080/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$11,904/yr
At $992/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHidalgo County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78599 (Weslaco, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,454
Median income
$58,349
Median age
27.9
Renters
31.2%
Age distribution
34.6%
24.9%
24.5%
Under 1834.6%
18–3424.9%
35–5424.5%
55–648%
65+8%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
33%
96.1%
White33%
Black1%
Hispanic96.1%
Education (25+)
31.9%
29.2%
23.9%
15.1%
No HS diploma31.9%
HS diploma29.2%
Some college23.9%
Bachelor's+15.1%
Housing tenure
68.8%
31.2%
Owner68.8%
Renter31.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78599 in Weslaco, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$52,679 → $58,349
up 10.8%
Population
34,580 → 35,454
up 2.5%
Renter share
24.1% → 31.2%
+7.1 pts
Bachelor's+
16.2% → 15.1%
-1.1 pts
Median age
26.4 → 27.9
+1.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $52,679 to $58,349 across the same window, up 10.8% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 34,580 to 35,454 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.5% change. About 31.2% of households rent today, against 24.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78599 covers Weslaco, TX. The median rent here is $992/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $860/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($58,349/yr), ZIP 78599 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78599?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78599 (Weslaco, TX) is $992. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78599 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78599's median rent of $992/mo is $973 (50%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78599 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78599 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #679 out of 689 ZIPs at $992/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78599?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $40,000/year (~$19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $992/mo in ZIP 78599. The local median household income is $58,349/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78599?

Rent in ZIP 78599 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 78599 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78599 is considered very affordable for renters. At $992/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($58,349/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78599 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78599 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.2% of ZIP 78599 households are renters, while 68.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78599 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78599 compare to the rest of Weslaco?

ZIP 78599 is more affordable than Weslaco overall. At $992/mo, it's $102 below the Weslaco citywide median of $1,094/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78599 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78599 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $992/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 78599's median household income ($58,349/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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