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78539

Texas · 37,168 residents · 12.239 sq mi
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ZIP 78539 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,967. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $214,500. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure. Among the 26 ZIP codes in Hidalgo County, 78539 ranks 2nd by median household income.

$66,967
US average: $82,259
$214,500
US average: $376,019
35.6%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
24.5%
Age 65+
14.3%
48.1%
51.9%
2.58 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.4%(3,487)
Black0.6%(236)
Hispanic / Latino85.8%(31,879)
Asian3.2%(1,203)
Other1%(363)
Diversity Score31.8%(11,818)
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Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Hidalgo County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST2ND 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 78539?

ZIP code 78539 has about 37,168 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78539?

The typical household in ZIP code 78539 earns about $66,967 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 78539 expensive?

In ZIP code 78539, the median home is worth about $214,500, and the typical rent is about $1,077 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 78539?

About 35.6% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 78539 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78539?

About 21.4% of people in ZIP code 78539 live below the federal poverty line.

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