78573 ZIP Code – Mission, Texas
78573 is a ZIP code serving Mission, Texas in Hidalgo County with a population of approximately 43,555 residents. The median household income is $47,038 — below the Texas average and below the national average. At $130,800, median home values run well below the national average, with 66.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $835 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 69% single-family (decreasing), 7% apartments (increasing), 14% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 9.9%, well above the national average. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the U.S. average. 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 28.7, below the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 78504, 78574, 78501.
ZIP Code 78573 Data
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ZIP 78573 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 78573 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 43k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $47k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $130k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $835 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 28.7 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.9% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 24.0% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.6% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 78504 – Mcallen
- 78574 – Mission
- 78501 – Mcallen
- 78539 – Edinburg
- 78572 – Mission
- 78503 – Mcallen
- 78576 – Penitas
- 78541 – Edinburg
- 78577 – Pharr
- 78560 – La Joya
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78504 | MCALLEN | 60,999 | $71,648 |
| 78574 | MISSION | 63,165 | $45,379 |
| 78501 | MCALLEN | 59,954 | $47,809 |
| 78539 | EDINBURG | 37,182 | $60,202 |
| 78572 | MISSION | 76,753 | $50,562 |