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78599

Texas · 35,454 residents · 26.523 sq mi
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ZIP 78599 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,349. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $125,400. At a median age of 27.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Among the 26 ZIP codes in Hidalgo County, 78599 ranks 6th by median household income.

$58,349
US average: $82,259
$125,400
US average: $376,019
15.1%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
34.6%
Age 65+
8.0%
49.2%
50.8%
3.68 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.1%(760)
Black1%(348)
Hispanic / Latino96.1%(34,072)
Asian0.2%(71)
Other0.6%(203)
Diversity Score9.5%(3,361)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Hidalgo County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST6TH 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 78599?

ZIP code 78599 has about 35,454 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78599?

The typical household in ZIP code 78599 earns about $58,349 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 78599 expensive?

In ZIP code 78599, the median home is worth about $125,400, and the typical rent is about $1,007 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 78599?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 78599 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78599?

About 24.4% of people in ZIP code 78599 live below the federal poverty line.

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