ZIP Code 78562 Demographics

Hidalgo County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 78562 compared to county averages.

Total Population

3,157

↓ 99.6% vs county

Median HH Income

$58,846

↑ +19.2% vs county

Median Home Value

$119,500

↑ +6.0% vs county

Median Age

31.8 yrs

↓ +6.7% vs county

Unemployment Rate

2.0%

↑ 73.7% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 78562 compares to Hidalgo County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 78562 $59k Hidalgo $49k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 78562 $120k Hidalgo $113k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

8.5%

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

Owner Occupancy

74.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$335

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 78562 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$119,500
Down Payment (20%)$23,900
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$759P&I: $604 | Tax: $120 | Ins: $35
Rent (Local Median)
$335
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $424/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 78562, sorted by distance.

78593 4.9 mi away cameron county 78543 6.3 mi away hidalgo county 78594 7.4 mi away willacy county 78570 8.2 mi away hidalgo county 78558 8.5 mi away hidalgo county 78535 10.0 mi away cameron county 78559 10.9 mi away cameron county 78596 10.9 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 78562 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.