ZIP Code 78584 Demographics

Starr County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 78584 compared to county averages.

Total Population

17,721

↓ 73.0% vs county

Median HH Income

$29,398

↓ 18.3% vs county

Median Home Value

$72,300

↓ 18.1% vs county

Median Age

29.3 yrs

↓ +2.4% vs county

Unemployment Rate

12.3%

↓ +7.2% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 78584 compares to Starr County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 78584 $29k Starr $36k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 78584 $72k Starr $88k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

10.4%

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

Owner Occupancy

65.4%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$607

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 78584 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$72,300
Down Payment (20%)$14,460
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$459P&I: $366 | Tax: $72 | Ins: $21
Rent (Local Median)
$607
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $148/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 78584, sorted by distance.

78545 8.1 mi away starr county 78585 9.0 mi away starr county 78564 9.7 mi away zapata county

About Starr County

Starr County is located in Texas and has a total population of 65,716. The county's median household income is $35,979 and median home value is $88,300. ZIP code 78584 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Starr 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.