78557 ZIP Code – Hidalgo, Texas
ZIP code 78557 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Hidalgo, Texas, within Hidalgo County with a population of approximately 14,075 residents. The median household income of $45,919 is below the Texas average and below the national average. Median home values of $136,100 are well below the national average, with 80.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $832 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 88% single-family (increasing), 7% apartments (decreasing).
The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average. The poverty rate is 24.6%, well above the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 23.5%, near the national average. Residents have a median age of 31.5, below the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 78503, 78577, 78589.
ZIP Code 78557 Data
See more demographics for:
ZIP 78557 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 78557 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $45k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $136k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $832 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 31.5 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.2% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 24.6% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.5% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
Demographics Charts
Race & Ethnicity
Gender
Education Level (adults 25+)
Nearby ZIP Codes
- 78503 – Mcallen
- 78577 – Pharr
- 78589 – San Juan
- 78501 – Mcallen
- 78516 – Alamo
- 78572 – Mission
- 78504 – Mcallen
- 78539 – Edinburg
- 78537 – Donna
- 78573 – Mission
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78503 | MCALLEN | 21,799 | $44,879 |
| 78577 | PHARR | 79,496 | $44,871 |
| 78589 | SAN JUAN | 40,115 | $50,099 |
| 78501 | MCALLEN | 59,954 | $47,809 |
| 78516 | ALAMO | 34,469 | $50,282 |