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78549

Texas · 609 residents · 25.863 sq mi
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ZIP 78549 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,222. 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 $75,400. With a median age of 59.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 65% less than the Hidalgo County median. Among the 26 ZIP codes in Hidalgo County, 78549 ranks 25th by median household income.

$19,222
US average: $82,259
$75,400
US average: $376,019
14.2%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
22.0%
Age 65+
13.5%
59.4%
40.6%
2.29 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(609)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
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Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
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Affordability & inequality
Within Hidalgo County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST25TH 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 78549?

ZIP code 78549 has about 609 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78549?

The typical household in ZIP code 78549 earns about $19,222 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 78549 expensive?

In ZIP code 78549, the median home is worth about $75,400.

How educated are people in ZIP code 78549?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 78549 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78549?

About 66.3% of people in ZIP code 78549 live below the federal poverty line.

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