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ZIP 78852

Pop. 57,434·Maverick County·564th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,300/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
-$665
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 78852 · $1,300
More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$810
1 BR
$890
2 BR
$970
3 BR
$1,340
4 BR+
$1,500
Research median
$970/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
$15,600/yr
At $1,300/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyMaverick County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78852 (Eagle Pass, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
57,434
Median income
$49,954
Median age
30
Renters
29.5%
Age distribution
31.1%
25.4%
22.5%
12.1%
Under 1831.1%
18–3425.4%
35–5422.5%
55–649%
65+12.1%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
17.4%
94.7%
White17.4%
Hispanic94.7%
Asian0.5%
Education (25+)
31.8%
29.3%
24.5%
14.5%
No HS diploma31.8%
HS diploma29.3%
Some college24.5%
Bachelor's+14.5%
Housing tenure
70.5%
29.5%
Owner70.5%
Renter29.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78852 in Eagle Pass, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,029 → $49,954
up 10.9%
Population
56,746 → 57,434
up 1.2%
Renter share
33.8% → 29.5%
-4.3 pts
Bachelor's+
16.3% → 14.5%
-1.8 pts

Census figures show median household income at $49,954 today, compared with $45,029 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 78852 in Eagle Pass, TX adding about 688 residents over the five-year window, up 1.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 33.8% to 29.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78852 covers Eagle Pass, TX. The median rent here is $1,300/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($49,954/yr), ZIP 78852 ranks as moderate 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 78852?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78852 (Eagle Pass, TX) is $1,300. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78852 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78852's median rent of $1,300/mo is $665 (34%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78852 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78852 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #564 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,300/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78852?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,300/mo in ZIP 78852. The local median household income is $49,954/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78852?

Rent in ZIP 78852 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 78852 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78852 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,300/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($49,954/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78852 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 78852 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.5% of ZIP 78852 households are renters, while 70.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78852 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78852 compare to the rest of Eagle Pass?

ZIP 78852 sits right at the Eagle Pass citywide median of $1,300/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78852 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78852 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,300/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 78852's median household income ($49,954/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78852 31%Benchmark 30%
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