78503 ZIP Code – Mcallen, Texas
78503 is a large ZIP code in Mcallen, Texas, part of Hidalgo County with a population of approximately 21,799 residents. The median household income of $44,879 is below the Texas average and below the national average. Median home values of $124,600 are well below the national average, with 61.1% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $1,055 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 72% single-family (decreasing), 15% apartments (increasing), 13% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 24.6%, near the national average. The median age is 32.1, below the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 78557, 78577, 78501.
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ZIP 78503 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 78503 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $44k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $124k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,055 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 32.1 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 26.7% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.6% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 78557 – Hidalgo
- 78577 – Pharr
- 78501 – Mcallen
- 78589 – San Juan
- 78572 – Mission
- 78504 – Mcallen
- 78516 – Alamo
- 78539 – Edinburg
- 78573 – Mission
- 78537 – Donna
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78557 | HIDALGO | 14,075 | $45,919 |
| 78577 | PHARR | 79,496 | $44,871 |
| 78501 | MCALLEN | 59,954 | $47,809 |
| 78589 | SAN JUAN | 40,115 | $50,099 |
| 78572 | MISSION | 76,753 | $50,562 |