ZIP Code 78599

Located in Weslaco, TX (Hidalgo County)

ZIP Code 78599 (Weslaco, TX): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 35,454 residents (516 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $125,593
  • Average Household Income: $58,349

ZIP code 78599 primarily serves Weslaco, TX in Hidalgo County. An estimated 35,454 people live within this area, with about 516 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 78599, the average price is around $125,593. That makes local housing 51% lower than the Texas average of $257,439, and 59% lower than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 78599 earns about $58,349 a year. This income is 23% lower than the average family in Texas ($75,691), and 26% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 35,454
Median Household Income $58,349
Median Home Value $125,593
Median Age 27.9 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$24,994
Labor Force Participation62.5%
Unemployment Rate8.1%
Average Commute Time24.7 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate68.8%
Median Rent$1,007
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)32.2%
Total Housing Units9,605

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityWeslaco
CountyHidalgo
County FIPS48215
Metro Area (CBSA)McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
Combined Area (CSA)McAllen-Edinburg, TX
Population Density516.1/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)26.2181, -97.9909
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago

Household Structure

Average Family Size4.21
Dual Income Families53.1%

Marital Status

Married43.1%
Never Married42.4%
Divorced10.1%
Widowed4.3%

Gender

Male49.2%
Female50.8%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)28.1%
Poverty Rate24.4%

Key Population Groups

Veterans3.2%
Disabled Population12.2%
Limited English Proficiency13.8%

All ZIP Codes in Weslaco

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
78596 39,518 $58,411 $109,980
78599 Current 35,454 $58,349 $125,593

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