ZIP Code 78588 Demographics

Starr County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 78588 compared to county averages.

Total Population

124

↓ 99.8% vs county

Median HH Income

—

No county data

Median Home Value

$22,700

↓ 74.3% vs county

Median Age

52.2 yrs

↓ +82.5% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.0%

↑ 100.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 78588 compares to Starr County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income Starr $36k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 78588 $23k Starr $88k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

4.3%

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

Owner Occupancy

70.5%

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 78588 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$22,700
Down Payment (20%)$4,540
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$145P&I: $115 | Tax: $23 | Ins: $7
Rent (Local Median)
$1,500
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $1,355/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 78588, sorted by distance.

78353 14.6 mi away brooks county 78390 109.0 mi away san patricio county 78340 120.3 mi away refugio county 78358 123.8 mi away aransas 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 78588 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.