ZIP Code 78501

Located in Mcallen, TX (Hidalgo County)

ZIP Code 78501 (Mcallen, TX): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 58,935 residents (1,464 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $162,704
  • Average Household Income: $48,071

ZIP code 78501 primarily serves Mcallen, TX in Hidalgo County. An estimated 58,935 people live within this area, with about 1,464 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 78501, the average price is around $162,704. That makes local housing 37% lower than the Texas average of $257,439, and 47% lower than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 78501 earns about $48,071 a year. This income is 36% lower than the average family in Texas ($75,691), and 39% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 58,935
Median Household Income $48,071
Median Home Value $162,704
Median Age 36.0 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$24,397
Labor Force Participation59.3%
Unemployment Rate5.2%
Average Commute Time19.9 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate49.3%
Median Rent$969
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)36.7%
Total Housing Units21,734

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityMcallen
CountyHidalgo
County FIPS48215
Metro Area (CBSA)McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
Combined Area (CSA)McAllen-Edinburg, TX
Population Density1,464.3/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)26.2160, -98.2391
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago

Household Structure

Average Family Size3.37
Dual Income Families48.3%

Marital Status

Married44.0%
Never Married36.2%
Divorced12.8%
Widowed6.9%

Gender

Male48.4%
Female51.6%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)25.8%
Poverty Rate26.4%

Key Population Groups

Veterans3.0%
Disabled Population16.0%
Limited English Proficiency22.7%

All ZIP Codes in Mcallen

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
78504 63,094 $81,905 $217,159
78501 Current 58,935 $48,071 $162,704
78503 22,621 $53,322 $172,907
78502 - - -
78505 - - -

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