78537 ZIP Code – Donna, Texas
ZIP code 78537 is a large ZIP code located in Donna, Texas, within Hidalgo County with a population of approximately 51,034 residents. At $35,214, the median household income here runs well below the Texas average and well below the U.S. average. The median home value of $69,600 is well below the national average, with 74.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $711 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 61% single-family (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 9.0%, well above the national average. An estimated 41.4% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. 10.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The median age is 25.8, well below the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 78516, 78599, 78596.
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ZIP 78537 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 78537 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 51k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $35k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $69k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $711 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 25.8 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.0% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 41.4% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10.3% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 78516 – Alamo
- 78599 – Weslaco
- 78596 – Weslaco
- 78589 – San Juan
- 78577 – Pharr
- 78558 – La Blanca
- 78579 – Progreso
- 78570 – Mercedes
- 78543 – Elsa
- 78539 – Edinburg
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78516 | ALAMO | 34,469 | $50,282 |
| 78599 | WESLACO | 35,999 | $56,566 |
| 78596 | WESLACO | 36,545 | $53,097 |
| 78589 | SAN JUAN | 40,115 | $50,099 |
| 78577 | PHARR | 79,496 | $44,871 |