78542 — Edinburg, TX Home Values
Typical home value $207,288 as of June 2026 · 5th of 25 in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 78542, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 78542 compares in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area
ZIP code 78542 (Edinburg, TX) has a typical home value of $207,288 as of June 2026, ranking 5th of 25 ZIP codes tracked in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area, more expensive than about 84% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +3.1% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +35.0%, from $153,590 in June 2021 to $207,288 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 15.4× the annual rent ($1,125/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 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 78542 has a population of 86,111, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 94.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.9% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 0.1% another race, and 0.1% two or more races.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BETTY HARWELL MIDDLE | 9207 N AVILA RD, EDINBURG, TX | 2.9 mi |
| CARMEN V AVILA EL | 9205 N ALAMO, EDINBURG, TX | 3.2 mi |
| HARGILL EL | 13394 4TH ST, HARGILL, TX | 3.2 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 78542?
$207,288 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 78542 an expensive ZIP code in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area?
78542 ranks 5th of 25 ZIP codes in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area by typical home value, more expensive than about 84% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 78542 changed over the past year?
+3.1% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 78542?
The typical home price is 15.4× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,125/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 78542?
86,111, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 78542?
BETTY HARWELL MIDDLE (2.9 mi), CARMEN V AVILA EL (3.2 mi), HARGILL EL (3.2 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 78542?
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.