78520 — Brownsville, TX Home Values
Typical home value $191,936 as of June 2026 · 8th of 13 in Brownsville-Harlingen, TX
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 78520, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 78520 compares in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area
ZIP code 78520 (Brownsville, TX) has a typical home value of $191,936 as of June 2026, ranking 8th of 13 ZIP codes tracked in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area, more expensive than about 46% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +2.2% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +34.6%, from $142,624 in June 2021 to $191,936 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 10.7× the annual rent ($1,498/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 78520 has a population of 63,337, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 93.5% Hispanic or Latino, 5.5% White, 0.4% Black or African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% another race, and 0.2% two or more races.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MANZANO MIDDLE | 2580 W ALTON GLOOR, BROWNSVILLE, TX | 0.9 mi |
| YTURRIA EL | 2955 W TANDY RD, BROWNSVILLE, TX | 0.9 mi |
| STILLMAN MIDDLE | 2977 W TANDY RD, BROWNSVILLE, TX | 0.9 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 78520?
$191,936 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 78520 an expensive ZIP code in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area?
78520 ranks 8th of 13 ZIP codes in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area by typical home value, more expensive than about 46% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 78520 changed over the past year?
+2.2% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 78520?
The typical home price is 10.7× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,498/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 78520?
63,337, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 78520?
MANZANO MIDDLE (0.9 mi), YTURRIA EL (0.9 mi), STILLMAN MIDDLE (0.9 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 78520?
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.