78579 ZIP Code – Progreso, Texas
78579 is a small ZIP code in Progreso, Texas, part of Hidalgo County with a population of approximately 3,063 residents. At $27,941, the median household income here runs well below the Texas average and well below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 78% single-family (decreasing), 22% duplex/multi-family.
At 8.8%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. The poverty rate is 55.3%, well above the national average. 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. The median age is 35.4, below the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 78596, 78570, 78592.
ZIP Code 78579 Data
Population
3,063
Median Household Income
$27,941
Median Home Value
Not provided
Median Rent
Not provided
Median Age
35.4
Unemployment Rate
8.8%
Poverty Rate
55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.8%
County
Hidalgo County
State
Texas
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ZIP 78579 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 78579 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,063 | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $27k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | — | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 35.4 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.8% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 55.3% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.8% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 78596 – Weslaco
- 78570 – Mercedes
- 78592 – Santa Maria
- 78559 – La Feria
- 78537 – Donna
- 78599 – Weslaco
- 78516 – Alamo
- 78567 – Los Indios
- 78589 – San Juan
- 78562 – La Villa
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78596 | WESLACO | 36,545 | $53,097 |
| 78570 | MERCEDES | 35,043 | $38,396 |
| 78592 | SANTA MARIA | 587 | $30,156 |
| 78559 | LA FERIA | 12,973 | $42,861 |
| 78537 | DONNA | 51,034 | $35,214 |