78561 ZIP Code – Lasara, Texas
78561 is a ZIP code serving Lasara, Texas in Willacy County with a population of approximately 900 residents. The median household income of $26,339 is well below the Texas average and well below the national average. At $77,100, median home values run well below the national average, with 82.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). Housing consists of 85% single-family (increasing).
At 9.0%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. The poverty rate is 15.7%, above the national average. About 20.4% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. At 40.2, the median age is near the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 78549, 78540, 78538.
ZIP Code 78561 Data
Population
900
Median Household Income
$26,339
Median Home Value
$77,100
Median Rent
Not provided
Median Age
40.2
Unemployment Rate
9.0%
Poverty Rate
15.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.4%
County
Willacy County
State
Texas
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ZIP 78561 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 78561 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 900 | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $26k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $77k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.2 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.0% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.7% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.4% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 78549 – Hargill
- 78540 – Edinburg
- 78538 – Edcouch
- 78580 – Raymondville
- 78594 – Sebastian
- 78542 – Edinburg
- 78562 – La Villa
- 78569 – Lyford
- 78543 – Elsa
- 78558 – La Blanca
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78549 | HARGILL | 838 | Not provided |
| 78540 | EDINBURG | Not provided | Not provided |
| 78538 | EDCOUCH | 10,091 | $41,081 |
| 78580 | RAYMONDVILLE | 13,344 | $44,362 |
| 78594 | SEBASTIAN | 1,398 | $23,258 |