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78572

Texas · 78,024 residents · 53.7 sq mi
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ZIP 78572 is a ZIP code of 78,024 people in Hidalgo County. The foreign-born share is 28%. Median home value sits at $147,300. 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The poverty rate is 22.6%, above the 12.5% national rate. Median household income is $54,298, under the $82,259 national median. Among the 26 ZIP codes in Hidalgo County, 78572 ranks 11th by median household income.

$54,298
US average: $82,259
$25,886
US average: $44,673
$147,300
US average: $376,019
25.4%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
53.7 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
26.4%
Age 65+
19.3%
49.4%
50.6%
2.91 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic12.2%(9,488)
Black1.1%(856)
Hispanic / Latino84.5%(65,966)
Asian1.7%(1,327)
Other0.5%(387)
34
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
2.7
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
LOWEST11TH 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 78572?

ZIP code 78572 has about 78,024 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78572?

The typical household in ZIP code 78572 earns about $54,298 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 78572 expensive?

In ZIP code 78572, the median home is worth about $147,300, and the typical rent is about $902 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 78572?

About 25.4% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 78572 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78572?

About 22.6% of people in ZIP code 78572 live below the federal poverty line.

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