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78573

Texas · 44,809 residents · 36.7 sq mi
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ZIP 78573 is home to 44,809 people in Hidalgo County. This skews young, with a median age of 28.8. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 17% of adults. The foreign-born share is 27%. The typical home is worth $163,600. The poverty rate is 21.7%, above the 12.5% national rate. Among the 26 ZIP codes in Hidalgo County, 78573 ranks 10th by median household income.

$55,000
US average: $82,259
$22,859
US average: $44,673
$163,600
US average: $376,019
16.9%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
36.7 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
32.2%
Age 65+
9.1%
48.8%
51.2%
3.52 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.2%(1,456)
Black0.3%(143)
Hispanic / Latino95.8%(42,920)
Asian0.4%(193)
Other0.2%(97)
10
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.0
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
LOWEST10TH 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 78573?

ZIP code 78573 has about 44,809 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78573?

The typical household in ZIP code 78573 earns about $55,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 78573 expensive?

In ZIP code 78573, the median home is worth about $163,600, and the typical rent is about $1,005 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 78573?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 78573 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78573?

About 21.7% of people in ZIP code 78573 live below the federal poverty line.

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