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78538

Texas · 11,982 residents · 67.0 sq mi
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ZIP 78538 is a ZIP code of 11,982 people in Hidalgo County. 37.3% of people in this ZIP code live below the federal poverty line. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The median age is 32.6, younger than the US median of 38.9. Median home value sits at $92,100. Renters pay $556 a month at the median. Among the 26 ZIP codes in Hidalgo County, 78538 ranks 23rd by median household income.

$40,399
US average: $82,259
$17,362
US average: $44,673
$92,100
US average: $376,019
12.0%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
67.0 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
31.4%
Age 65+
11.1%
49.9%
50.1%
3.37 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(184)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino97.6%(11,695)
Asian0.6%(68)
Other0.3%(35)
6
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
2.3
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
LOWEST23RD 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 78538?

ZIP code 78538 has about 11,982 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78538?

The typical household in ZIP code 78538 earns about $40,399 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 78538 expensive?

In ZIP code 78538, the median home is worth about $92,100, and the typical rent is about $556 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 78538?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 78538 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78538?

About 37.3% of people in ZIP code 78538 live below the federal poverty line.

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