78573 — Alton, TX Home Values
Typical home value $217,004 as of June 2026 · 3rd of 25 in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 78573, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 78573 compares in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area
ZIP code 78573 (Alton, TX) has a typical home value of $217,004 as of June 2026, ranking 3rd of 25 ZIP codes tracked in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area, more expensive than about 92% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +0.6% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +29.7%, from $167,314 in June 2021 to $217,004 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 16.6× the annual rent ($1,090/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 78573 has a population of 42,874, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 97.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2% White, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% two or more races, and 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ALTON EL | 205 N CHICAGO, ALTON, TX | 0.8 mi |
| SALINAS EL | 10820 N CONWAY AVE, MISSION, TX | 1.3 mi |
| JESSIE L JENSEN EL | 510 N GLASSCOCK BLVD, ALTON, TX | 1.4 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 78573?
$217,004 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 78573 an expensive ZIP code in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area?
78573 ranks 3rd of 25 ZIP codes in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area by typical home value, more expensive than about 92% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 78573 changed over the past year?
+0.6% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 78573?
The typical home price is 16.6× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,090/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 78573?
42,874, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 78573?
ALTON EL (0.8 mi), SALINAS EL (1.3 mi), JESSIE L JENSEN EL (1.4 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 78573?
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.