78570 ZIP Code – Mercedes, Texas
Located in Mercedes, Texas, ZIP code 78570 is a large ZIP code within Hidalgo County with a population of approximately 35,043 residents. The median household income is $38,396 — well below the Texas average and well below the national average. Median home values of $83,500 are well below the national average, with 74.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $626 is well below the national average. Housing consists of 73% single-family (decreasing), 11% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 12.3%, which is well above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 34.5% is well above the U.S. average. 11.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 27.5, below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 78559, 78599, 78579.
ZIP Code 78570 Data
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ZIP 78570 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 78570 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 35k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $38k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $83k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $626 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 27.5 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.3% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 34.5% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 11.7% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 78559 – La Feria
- 78599 – Weslaco
- 78579 – Progreso
- 78596 – Weslaco
- 78562 – La Villa
- 78592 – Santa Maria
- 78593 – Santa Rosa
- 78537 – Donna
- 78552 – Harlingen
- 78543 – Elsa
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78559 | LA FERIA | 12,973 | $42,861 |
| 78599 | WESLACO | 35,999 | $56,566 |
| 78579 | PROGRESO | 3,063 | $27,941 |
| 78596 | WESLACO | 36,545 | $53,097 |
| 78562 | LA VILLA | 3,157 | $58,846 |