78543 ZIP Code – Elsa, Texas
78543 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Elsa, Texas, part of Hidalgo County with a population of approximately 8,614 residents. The median household income is $46,624 — below the Texas average and below the national average. Median home values of $73,300 are well below the national average, with 74.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $707 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 75% single-family (decreasing), 13% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 20.1% is well above the U.S. average. An estimated 9.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The median age is 32.0, below the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 78558, 78538, 78599.
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ZIP 78543 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 78543 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,614 | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $46k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $73k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $707 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 32.0 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 20.1% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 9.3% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 78558 – La Blanca
- 78538 – Edcouch
- 78599 – Weslaco
- 78562 – La Villa
- 78537 – Donna
- 78570 – Mercedes
- 78539 – Edinburg
- 78542 – Edinburg
- 78593 – Santa Rosa
- 78549 – Hargill
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78558 | LA BLANCA | 533 | Not provided |
| 78538 | EDCOUCH | 10,091 | $41,081 |
| 78599 | WESLACO | 35,999 | $56,566 |
| 78562 | LA VILLA | 3,157 | $58,846 |
| 78537 | DONNA | 51,034 | $35,214 |