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ZIP 78535

Population: 425 (Census ACS)

The median home value (Census ACS) in ZIP 78535 is $107,300. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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Home values & appreciation

Median home value (Census)
$107,300

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median list price
$245,000
Active listings
1

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$827/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$884/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,042/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,393/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,496/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.1 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.9 : 1
Schools include
DISHMAN EL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
36
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Donna Reservoir and Canal System (23.7 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
75.7°F
Average high
86.0°F
Average low
64.7°F
Annual precipitation
26.3 in
Annual snowfall
0.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
17,825
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
19,971

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park (23 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Valley International Airport (HRL) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Valley International Airport (HRL) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
VALLEY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER- BROWNSVILLE, VHS HARLINGEN HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC, HARLINGEN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1976
Housing built before 1970
28.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.7%
Households with broadband internet
54.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

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Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 78535?
$107,300 (Census ACS).
What is typical rent in ZIP 78535?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,042/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
Is ZIP 78535 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 78535. 36 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 78535?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 78535?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 78535 walkable?
Walkability index: 2.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 78535?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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