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78501

Texas · 58,935 residents · 15.54 sq mi
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ZIP 78501 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,071. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $161,000. The poverty rate of 26.4% is well above the national figure. Among the 26 ZIP codes in Hidalgo County, 78501 ranks 19th by median household income.

$48,071
US average: $82,259
$161,000
US average: $376,019
28.2%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
26.1%
Age 65+
16.2%
48.4%
51.6%
2.68 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.8%(4,595)
Black0.6%(371)
Hispanic / Latino89.4%(52,673)
Asian1.3%(756)
Other0.9%(540)
Diversity Score24.4%(14,354)
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Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Hidalgo County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST19TH OF 26HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
78503$53,322
78504$81,905
78516$53,229
78537$40,668
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 78501?

ZIP code 78501 has about 58,935 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78501?

The typical household in ZIP code 78501 earns about $48,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 78501 expensive?

In ZIP code 78501, the median home is worth about $161,000, and the typical rent is about $969 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 78501?

About 28.2% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 78501 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78501?

About 26.4% of people in ZIP code 78501 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024