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78577

Texas · 80,540 residents · 26.0 sq mi
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ZIP 78577 is home to 80,540 people in Hidalgo County. This skews young, with a median age of 29.7. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 19% of adults. The poverty rate is 27.6%, above the 12.5% national rate. The foreign-born share is 29%. The typical home is worth $122,100. Among the 26 ZIP codes in Hidalgo County, 78577 ranks 16th by median household income.

$52,770
US average: $82,259
$21,281
US average: $44,673
$122,100
US average: $376,019
18.8%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
26.0 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
32.7%
Age 65+
10.8%
48.4%
51.6%
3.35 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.5%(3,621)
Black0.2%(131)
Hispanic / Latino94.7%(76,269)
Asian0.4%(358)
Other0.2%(161)
13
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
2.3
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
LOWEST16TH 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 78577?

ZIP code 78577 has about 80,540 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78577?

The typical household in ZIP code 78577 earns about $52,770 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 78577 expensive?

In ZIP code 78577, the median home is worth about $122,100, and the typical rent is about $1,034 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 78577?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 78577 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78577?

About 27.6% of people in ZIP code 78577 live below the federal poverty line.

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