78552 — Harlingen, TX Home Values
Typical home value $225,288 as of June 2026 · 5th of 13 in Brownsville-Harlingen, TX
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 78552, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 78552 compares in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area
ZIP code 78552 (Harlingen, TX) has a typical home value of $225,288 as of June 2026, ranking 5th of 13 ZIP codes tracked in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area, more expensive than about 69% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved -1.0% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +27.5%, from $176,667 in June 2021 to $225,288 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 14.2× the annual rent ($1,320/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 78552 has a population of 41,277, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 79.3% Hispanic or Latino, 17.2% White, 1.9% Asian, 0.8% two or more races, 0.6% Black or African American, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| STUART PLACE EL | 6701 BUSINESS HWY 83, HARLINGEN, TX | 1.2 mi |
| MOISES VELA MIDDLE | 801 S PALM BLVD, HARLINGEN, TX | 1.2 mi |
| JUBILEE HARLINGEN | 123 S PALM CT, HARLINGEN, TX | 1.3 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 78552?
$225,288 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 78552 an expensive ZIP code in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area?
78552 ranks 5th of 13 ZIP codes in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area by typical home value, more expensive than about 69% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 78552 changed over the past year?
-1.0% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 78552?
The typical home price is 14.2× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,320/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 78552?
41,277, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 78552?
STUART PLACE EL (1.2 mi), MOISES VELA MIDDLE (1.2 mi), JUBILEE HARLINGEN (1.3 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 78552?
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.