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78537

Texas · 51,426 residents · 57.6 sq mi
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ZIP 78537 is home to 51,426 people in Hidalgo County. This skews young, with a median age of 26.6. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 10% of adults. The poverty rate is 37.0%, above the 12.5% national rate. The typical home is worth $81,900. 27% of residents were born outside the United States. Among the 26 ZIP codes in Hidalgo County, 78537 ranks 22nd by median household income.

$40,668
US average: $82,259
$15,590
US average: $44,673
$81,900
US average: $376,019
10.4%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
57.6 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
35.7%
Age 65+
10.6%
51.3%
48.7%
3.70 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.4%(2,286)
Black0.3%(129)
Hispanic / Latino95%(48,865)
Asian0.1%(43)
Other0.2%(103)
12
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
2.0
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Hidalgo County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST22ND OF 26HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
78501$48,071
78503$53,322
78504$81,905
78516$53,229
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 78537?

ZIP code 78537 has about 51,426 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78537?

The typical household in ZIP code 78537 earns about $40,668 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 78537 expensive?

In ZIP code 78537, the median home is worth about $81,900, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 78537?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 78537 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78537?

About 37.0% of people in ZIP code 78537 live below the federal poverty line.

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