78516 ZIP Code – Alamo, Texas
ZIP code 78516 is a large ZIP code located in Alamo, Texas, within Hidalgo County with a population of approximately 34,469 residents. The median household income is $50,282 — below the Texas average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $82,800, well below the national average, with 75.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $720, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 67% single-family (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 9.1%, well above the national average. The poverty rate of 27.6% is well above the U.S. average. About 12.1% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The population has a median age of 30.3, below the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 78589, 78537, 78577.
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ZIP 78516 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 78516 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 34k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $50k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $82k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $720 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 30.3 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.1% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 27.6% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.1% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 78589 – San Juan
- 78537 – Donna
- 78577 – Pharr
- 78596 – Weslaco
- 78503 – Mcallen
- 78557 – Hidalgo
- 78501 – Mcallen
- 78599 – Weslaco
- 78539 – Edinburg
- 78579 – Progreso
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78589 | SAN JUAN | 40,115 | $50,099 |
| 78537 | DONNA | 51,034 | $35,214 |
| 78577 | PHARR | 79,496 | $44,871 |
| 78596 | WESLACO | 36,545 | $53,097 |
| 78503 | MCALLEN | 21,799 | $44,879 |