ZIP Code 78539 Demographics

Hidalgo County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 78539 compared to county averages.

Total Population

37,182

↓ 95.7% vs county

Median HH Income

$60,202

↑ +21.9% vs county

Median Home Value

$183,200

↑ +62.6% vs county

Median Age

34.8 yrs

↓ +16.8% vs county

Unemployment Rate

5.8%

↑ 24.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 78539 compares to Hidalgo County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 78539 $60k Hidalgo $49k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 78539 $183k Hidalgo $113k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

22.5%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

55.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$970

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 78539 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$183,200
Down Payment (20%)$36,640
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,162P&I: $926 | Tax: $183 | Ins: $53
Rent (Local Median)
$970
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $192/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 78539, sorted by distance.

78504 3.3 mi away hidalgo county 78501 5.6 mi away hidalgo county 78573 7.3 mi away hidalgo county 78589 7.9 mi away hidalgo county 78503 8.8 mi away hidalgo county 78577 8.9 mi away hidalgo county 78516 10.0 mi away hidalgo county 78537 11.3 mi away hidalgo county

About Hidalgo County

Hidalgo County is located in Texas and has a total population of 873,167. The county's median household income is $49,371 and median home value is $112,700. ZIP code 78539 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Hidalgo County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.