78597 — South Padre Island, TX Home Values
Typical home value $439,861 as of August 2026 · 1st of 13 in Brownsville-Harlingen, TX
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 78597, August 2021 to August 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 78597 compares in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area
ZIP code 78597 (South Padre Island, TX) has a typical home value of $439,861 as of August 2026, ranking 1st of 13 ZIP codes tracked in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area, the most expensive ZIP code in the metro. Prices here have moved +2.4% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +30.3%, from $337,605 in August 2021 to $439,861 in August 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 13.7× the annual rent ($2,683/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 78597 has a population of 2,881, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 68.9% White, 20.5% Hispanic or Latino, 5.1% Black or African American, 3.8% Asian, and 1.7% another race.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| PORT ISABEL EARLY COLLEGE H S | 18001 HWY 100, PORT ISABEL, TX | 13.6 mi |
| PORT ISABEL J H | 17001 HWY 100, PORT ISABEL, TX | 13.8 mi |
| DERRY EL | 1702 2ND ST, PORT ISABEL, TX | 13.9 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 78597?
$439,861 as of August 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 78597 an expensive ZIP code in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area?
78597 ranks 1st of 13 ZIP codes in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area by typical home value, the most expensive ZIP code in the metro.
How much have home values in 78597 changed over the past year?
+2.4% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 78597?
The typical home price is 13.7× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($2,683/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 78597?
2,881, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 78597?
PORT ISABEL EARLY COLLEGE H S (13.6 mi), PORT ISABEL J H (13.8 mi), DERRY EL (13.9 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 78597?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of August 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.