ZIP Code 78589 Demographics

Hidalgo County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 78589 compared to county averages.

Total Population

40,115

↓ 95.4% vs county

Median HH Income

$50,099

↑ +1.5% vs county

Median Home Value

$104,500

↓ 7.3% vs county

Median Age

29.5 yrs

↑ 1.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

7.6%

↓ +0.1% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 78589 compares to Hidalgo County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 78589 $50k Hidalgo $49k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 78589 $105k Hidalgo $113k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

10.3%

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

Owner Occupancy

77.9%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$880

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 78589 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$104,500
Down Payment (20%)$20,900
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$663P&I: $528 | Tax: $105 | Ins: $30
Rent (Local Median)
$880
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $217/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 78589, sorted by distance.

78577 2.5 mi away hidalgo county 78516 2.7 mi away hidalgo county 78503 5.8 mi away hidalgo county 78501 6.2 mi away hidalgo county 78557 6.9 mi away hidalgo county 78539 7.9 mi away hidalgo county 78504 8.8 mi away hidalgo county 78573 12.5 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 78589 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.