ZIP Code 78541 Demographics

Hidalgo County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 78541 compared to county averages.

Total Population

48,558

↓ 94.4% vs county

Median HH Income

$45,738

↓ 7.4% vs county

Median Home Value

$125,000

↑ +10.9% vs county

Median Age

27.0 yrs

↑ 9.4% vs county

Unemployment Rate

7.0%

↑ 7.4% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 78541 compares to Hidalgo County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 78541 $46k Hidalgo $49k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 78541 $125k Hidalgo $113k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

17.1%

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

Owner Occupancy

52.5%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$875

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 78541 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$125,000
Down Payment (20%)$25,000
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$793P&I: $632 | Tax: $125 | Ins: $36
Rent (Local Median)
$875
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $82/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 78541, sorted by distance.

78563 14.6 mi away hidalgo county 78558 18.5 mi away hidalgo county 78543 20.4 mi away hidalgo county 78562 26.1 mi away hidalgo county 78593 31.0 mi away cameron county 78594 31.1 mi away willacy county 78535 36.1 mi away cameron county 78552 37.4 mi away cameron 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 78541 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.