78521 — Brownsville, TX Home Values
Typical home value $171,518 as of June 2026 · 11th of 13 in Brownsville-Harlingen, TX
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 78521, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 78521 compares in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area
ZIP code 78521 (Brownsville, TX) has a typical home value of $171,518 as of June 2026, ranking 11th of 13 ZIP codes tracked in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area, more expensive than about 23% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +2.5% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +39.4%, from $123,080 in June 2021 to $171,518 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 10.6× the annual rent ($1,355/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 Brownsville-Harlingen, TX forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Brownsville.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 78521 has a population of 87,860, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 96.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.2% White, 0.2% two or more races, and 0.1% Asian.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BRITE EL | 450 S BROWNE AVE, BROWNSVILLE, TX | 5.1 mi |
| RIVERA EARLY COLLEGE H S | 6955 FM 802, BROWNSVILLE, TX | 6.1 mi |
| VERMILLION ROAD EL | 6895 FM 802, BROWNSVILLE, TX | 6.3 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 78521?
$171,518 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 78521 an expensive ZIP code in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area?
78521 ranks 11th of 13 ZIP codes in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area by typical home value, more expensive than about 23% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 78521 changed over the past year?
+2.5% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 78521?
The typical home price is 10.6× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,355/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 78521?
87,860, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 78521?
BRITE EL (5.1 mi), RIVERA EARLY COLLEGE H S (6.1 mi), VERMILLION ROAD EL (6.3 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 78521?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Brownsville-Harlingen, 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.