78596 — Weslaco, TX Home Values
Typical home value $170,553 as of June 2026 · 13th of 25 in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 78596, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 78596 compares in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area
ZIP code 78596 (Weslaco, TX) has a typical home value of $170,553 as of June 2026, ranking 13th of 25 ZIP codes tracked in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area, more expensive than about 52% 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 +32.0%, from $129,250 in June 2021 to $170,553 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 12.8× the annual rent ($1,110/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 78596 has a population of 38,942, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 87.2% Hispanic or Latino, 11.1% White, 1.1% Black or African American, 0.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.1% Asian, and 0.1% another race.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| PROGRESO EARLY CHILDHOOD | 1201 BUSINESS FM 1015, PROGRESO, TX | 2.5 mi |
| PROGRESO EL | 1401 N BUSINESS FM 1015, PROGRESO, TX | 2.6 mi |
| DOROTHY THOMPSON MIDDLE | 108 BUSINESS FM 1015, PROGRESO, TX | 2.6 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 78596?
$170,553 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 78596 an expensive ZIP code in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area?
78596 ranks 13th of 25 ZIP codes in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area by typical home value, more expensive than about 52% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 78596 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 78596?
The typical home price is 12.8× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,110/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 78596?
38,942, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 78596?
PROGRESO EARLY CHILDHOOD (2.5 mi), PROGRESO EL (2.6 mi), DOROTHY THOMPSON MIDDLE (2.6 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 78596?
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.