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78543

Texas · 8,400 residents · 6.36 sq mi
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ZIP 78543 is home to 8,400 people in Hidalgo County. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Median home value sits at $87,800. 27.6% of people in this ZIP code live below the federal poverty line. The median age is 33.2, younger than the US median of 38.9. The average commute runs 15 minutes. Among the 26 ZIP codes in Hidalgo County, 78543 ranks 20th by median household income.

$44,527
US average: $82,259
$20,527
US average: $44,673
$87,800
US average: $376,019
6.6%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
6.36 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
26.9%
Age 65+
13.5%
45.9%
54.1%
2.96 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.7%(228)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino97.3%(8,172)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
7
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
LOWEST20TH 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 78543?

ZIP code 78543 has about 8,400 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78543?

The typical household in ZIP code 78543 earns about $44,527 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 78543 expensive?

In ZIP code 78543, the median home is worth about $87,800, and the typical rent is about $844 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 78543?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 78543 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78543?

About 27.6% of people in ZIP code 78543 live below the federal poverty line.

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