78538 — Edcouch, TX Home Values
Typical home value $154,734 as of June 2026 · 18th of 25 in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 78538, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 78538 compares in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area
ZIP code 78538 (Edcouch, TX) has a typical home value of $154,734 as of June 2026, ranking 18th of 25 ZIP codes tracked in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area, more expensive than about 32% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +4.7% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +48.9%, from $103,935 in June 2021 to $154,734 in June 2026.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in McAllen.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 78538 has a population of 10,740, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 98.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.6% White.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| JOSE BORREGO MIDDLE | 25149 FIRST ST, MONTE ALTO, TX | 0.5 mi |
| ROBERTO GARATE EL | 25149 FIRST ST, MONTE ALTO, TX | 0.5 mi |
| MONTE ALTO H S | 25149 1ST ST, MONTE ALTO, TX | 0.6 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 78538?
$154,734 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 78538 an expensive ZIP code in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area?
78538 ranks 18th of 25 ZIP codes in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area by typical home value, more expensive than about 32% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 78538 changed over the past year?
+4.7% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
What is the population of ZIP code 78538?
10,740, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 78538?
JOSE BORREGO MIDDLE (0.5 mi), ROBERTO GARATE EL (0.5 mi), MONTE ALTO H S (0.6 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 78538?
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 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, 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.