ZIP Code 78549 Demographics

Hidalgo County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 78549 compared to county averages.

Total Population

838

↓ 99.9% vs county

Median HH Income

—

No county data

Median Home Value

$48,800

↓ 56.7% vs county

Median Age

29.5 yrs

↑ 1.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

11.0%

↓ +45.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 78549 compares to Hidalgo County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income Hidalgo $49k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 78549 $49k Hidalgo $113k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

0.0%

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

Owner Occupancy

89.6%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

—

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 78549 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$48,800
Down Payment (20%)$9,760
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$310P&I: $247 | Tax: $49 | Ins: $14
Rent (Local Median)
$1,500
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $1,190/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 78549, sorted by distance.

78542 3.2 mi away hidalgo county 78538 7.0 mi away hidalgo county 78561 7.3 mi away willacy county 78580 18.4 mi away willacy county 78569 19.0 mi away willacy county 78563 19.4 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 78549 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.