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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 78503 has 23,604 residents and 7,539 households (average 3.08 persons per household). The median age is 34.9 years, about the same as the state (35.6) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.3% male and 51.7% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (92.9%) and White (29.8%, much lower than the state average of 50.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 92.9%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the national average (8.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	23,604Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	22,566Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	26,734Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	1,228.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$48,765Source: Census ACS

Households:	7,539Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$130,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	3.08Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.30Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	20,129	20,691	21,739	22,329	22,689	23,061	22,877	22,034	21,644	20,703	20,444	21,799	22,566
Decennial Census	21,706	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	23,604	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 34.9

Male Median Age: 33.3

Female Median Age: 36.4

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	802	843	930	931	880	824	725	767	709	738	620	542	443	502	409	286	204	248
Female	698	830	934	968	845	842	770	734	792	813	703	585	623	606	502	344	254	358
Total	1,500	1,673	1,864	1,899	1,725	1,666	1,495	1,501	1,501	1,551	1,323	1,127	1,066	1,108	911	630	458	606

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	7,028	20.32%
Black:	85	0.25%
Hispanic:*	21,931	63.42%
Asian:	289	0.84%
American Indian:	183	0.53%
Hawaiian:	1	0.00%
Other:	5,063	14.64%
Total:	34,580	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	11,403	48.31%	33.3 years
Females:	12,201	51.69%	36.4 years
Total:	23,604	100%	34.9 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	15,681	69.49%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	358	1.59%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	2,309	10.23%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	4,218	28.92%
Total Population:	22,566	100%
Total Native Population:	16,039	71.08%
Total Foreign-born Population:	6,527	28.92%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $48,765, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $15,229 (45.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,412. Family households earn a median of $51,660 versus $37,791 for nonfamily households (a difference of $13,869). By gender, male median income is $46,493 and female is $29,710, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $16,783 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 59.5%, which is lower than the state rate (65.3%). The unemployment rate is 5.2%, which is comparable to the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Management (28.8%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$33,536	$36,303	$35,660	$34,588	$33,051	$35,554	$32,968	$31,915	$32,353	$35,130	$40,012	$44,879	$48,765
Median Family Income	$36,306	$38,161	$37,934	$35,873	$34,879	$36,174	$34,018	$32,487	$33,237	$32,645	$42,624	$47,048	$51,660
Median NonFamily Income	$22,981	$25,233	$24,750	$21,657	$20,536	$30,240	$27,350	$26,932	$30,898	$37,388	$32,811	$35,912	$37,791
Median Male Income	$31,629	$33,036	$33,594	$32,158	$32,094	$35,076	$38,906	$37,380	$30,159	$34,082	$38,997	$41,473	$46,493
Median Female Income	$23,704	$25,916	$25,263	$25,177	$26,443	$26,731	$21,309	$21,783	$23,673	$26,786	$32,575	$32,518	$29,710

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	9,666	56.35%
Unemployed:	534	3.11%
Not In Labor Force:	6,953	40.54%
Total:	17,153	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	2,787	28.83%
Service:	2,071	21.43%
Sales and Office:	2,143	22.17%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,146	11.86%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,519	15.71%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	9,666	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $130,100, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $43,500 (50.23%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $38,400. The median gross rent is $1,087, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $359 (49.31%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $195. Of occupied housing, owners make up 58.45% (45.07% with a mortgage, 54.93% free-and-clear) and renters 41.55% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 13.14%, which is much higher than the state rate (9.62%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$86,600	$88,000	$89,000	$91,700	$87,300	$90,300	$93,200	$95,800	$91,700	$104,500	$113,900	$124,600	$130,100

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	118	4.04%
$500 to $999:	969	33.18%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,396	47.81%
$1,500 to $1,999:	205	7.02%
$2,000 to $2,499:	17	0.58%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	9	0.31%
No Rent:	206	7.05%
Total:	2,920	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$728	$732	$742	$752	$732	$777	$807	$852	$892	$977	$974	$1,055	$1,087

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,851	26.34%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,256	32.10%
Renter Occupied:	2,920	41.55%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	7,027	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	7,027	86.86%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,063	13.14%
Total Housing Units:	8,090	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	5,809	71.80%
Multi-Family Units:	2,281	28.20%
Other Units:	0	0.00%
Total Housing Units:	8,090	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 24.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 70.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 33.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 41.30%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 28.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 1.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.70 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (36.44%). College enrollment is 25.93%, which is on par with the state rate (23.90%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	2,350	16.79%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,744	12.46%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,658	18.99%
Some college, no degree:	2,927	20.92%
Associate's degree:	871	6.22%
Bachelor's degree:	2,203	15.74%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,241	8.87%
Total:	13,994	100%
High school or higher:	9,900	70.74%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	3,444	24.61%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	9,177	39.18%
Public Insurance:	6,915	29.52%
No Insurance:	7,331	31.30%
Total:	23,423	100%
Has Health Insurance:	16,092	68.70%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	30.1%	27.7%	25.8%	25.8%	26.8%	26.7%	28.9%	30.6%	30.6%	31.9%	29.5%	31.5%	28.9%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	410	6.46%
Kindergarten:	358	5.64%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,312	36.44%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,620	25.53%
College or graduate school:	1,645	25.93%
Total:	6,345	100%
Early Childhood:	768	12.10%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	4,290	67.61%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Mcallen, Texas
Names to Avoid:	Mc Allen
County:	Hidalgo County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	8:08:04 PM
Population:	23,604 [See All]
Area Code:	956
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	26.1511, -98.2501
Land Area:	19.209 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/78503/zip-code-78503.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	8,680Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	1,706Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	10,198Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	6,039Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,293Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	1,028Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$249,166,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$1,004,204,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	22,478Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TXSource: Census
CBSA Number:	32580Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	880,921Source: Census
MSA:	McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX MSASource: Census
Land Area:	19.209 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.166 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	15Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	7804.07 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	4845384Source: Census
Place Name:	McAllen city; TexasSource: Census

ZIP Code 78503 in Mcallen, TX

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 78503

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 78503

Sources & References