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78516

Texas · 34,370 residents · 37.818 sq mi
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ZIP 78516 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,229. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $121,200. At a median age of 30.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Among the 26 ZIP codes in Hidalgo County, 78516 ranks 14th by median household income.

$53,229
US average: $82,259
$121,200
US average: $376,019
14.4%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
29.8%
Age 65+
13.8%
48.6%
51.4%
3.41 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.5%(2,938)
Black2.1%(712)
Hispanic / Latino89.1%(30,630)
Asian0.1%(30)
Other0.2%(60)
Diversity Score24.8%(8,509)
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Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Hidalgo County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST14TH OF 26HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
78501$48,071
78503$53,322
78504$81,905
78537$40,668
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 78516?

ZIP code 78516 has about 34,370 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78516?

The typical household in ZIP code 78516 earns about $53,229 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 78516 expensive?

In ZIP code 78516, the median home is worth about $121,200, and the typical rent is about $806 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 78516?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 78516 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78516?

About 27.6% of people in ZIP code 78516 live below the federal poverty line.

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