78577 ZIP Code – Pharr, Texas
78577 is one of the most populous ZIP codes in Pharr, Texas, part of Hidalgo County with a population of approximately 79,496 residents. The median household income is $44,871 — below the Texas average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $98,300, well below the national average, with 59.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $925 is near the national average. Housing consists of 64% single-family (increasing), 6% apartments (decreasing), 16% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average. About 29.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. The median age is 29.5, below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 78589, 78503, 78501.
ZIP Code 78577 Data
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ZIP 78577 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 78577 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 79k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $44k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $98k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $925 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 29.5 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.8% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 29.9% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 17.5% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 78589 – San Juan
- 78503 – Mcallen
- 78501 – Mcallen
- 78516 – Alamo
- 78557 – Hidalgo
- 78539 – Edinburg
- 78504 – Mcallen
- 78537 – Donna
- 78572 – Mission
- 78573 – Mission
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78589 | SAN JUAN | 40,115 | $50,099 |
| 78503 | MCALLEN | 21,799 | $44,879 |
| 78501 | MCALLEN | 59,954 | $47,809 |
| 78516 | ALAMO | 34,469 | $50,282 |
| 78557 | HIDALGO | 14,075 | $45,919 |