78046 — Laredo, TX Home Values
Typical home value $196,923 as of August 2026 · 3rd of 5 in Laredo, TX
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 78046, August 2021 to August 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 78046 compares in the Laredo, TX area
ZIP code 78046 (Laredo, TX) has a typical home value of $196,923 as of August 2026, ranking 3rd of 5 ZIP codes tracked in the Laredo, TX area, more expensive than about 60% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +2.7% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +13.1%, from $174,068 in August 2021 to $196,923 in August 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 13.3× the annual rent ($1,230/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Laredo, TX forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Laredo.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 78046 has a population of 71,965, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 96.7% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% White, 0.4% another race, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Black or African American, 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% two or more races.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| JUAREZ/LINCOLN EL | 1600 ESPEJO MOLINA RD, RIO BRAVO, TX | 4.9 mi |
| VETERANS MEMORIAL EL | 5909 ST LUKE BLVD, LAREDO, TX | 5.2 mi |
| NEW EL | 5909 ST LUKE BLVD, LAREDO, TX | 5.2 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78046?
$196,923 as of August 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 78046 an expensive ZIP code in the Laredo, TX area?
78046 ranks 3rd of 5 ZIP codes in the Laredo, TX area by typical home value, more expensive than about 60% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 78046 changed over the past year?
+2.7% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 78046?
The typical home price is 13.3× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,230/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 78046?
71,965, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 78046?
JUAREZ/LINCOLN EL (4.9 mi), VETERANS MEMORIAL EL (5.2 mi), NEW EL (5.2 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 78046?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of August 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Laredo, TX forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.