78501 ZIP Code – Mcallen, Texas
Located in Mcallen, Texas, ZIP code 78501 is a large ZIP code within Hidalgo County with a population of approximately 59,954 residents. At $47,809, the median household income here runs below the Texas average and below the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $142,400, well below the national average, with 49.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $892 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 61% single-family (decreasing), 19% apartments (increasing), 16% duplex/multi-family.
At 5.2%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. The poverty rate of 25.3% is well above the U.S. average. About 26.6% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. At 36.8, the median age is near the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 78503, 78504, 78577.
ZIP Code 78501 Data
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ZIP 78501 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 78501 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 59k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $47k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $142k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $892 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.8 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 25.3% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.6% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 78503 – Mcallen
- 78504 – Mcallen
- 78577 – Pharr
- 78539 – Edinburg
- 78589 – San Juan
- 78573 – Mission
- 78572 – Mission
- 78557 – Hidalgo
- 78516 – Alamo
- 78574 – Mission
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78503 | MCALLEN | 21,799 | $44,879 |
| 78504 | MCALLEN | 60,999 | $71,648 |
| 78577 | PHARR | 79,496 | $44,871 |
| 78539 | EDINBURG | 37,182 | $60,202 |
| 78589 | SAN JUAN | 40,115 | $50,099 |