| City: | Falcon Heights, Texas |
| City Alias: | Falcon Hts |
| Names to Avoid: | Falcon Village |
| County: | Starr County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:49:46 AM |
| Population: | 762 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 956 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 26.5674, -99.1329 |
| Land Area: | 21.806 sq mi |
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The ZIP covers 1.6 square miles of land, but the community's identity is tied to the adjacent reservoir. Of the 762 residents counted in the 2020 Census, 263 households are spread across a mix of rural routes and limited street delivery. FM 2098, the main route through the area, accounts for most of the delivery addresses. Two rural carrier routes handle mail distribution, supplemented by 254 PO Boxes at the Falcon Heights post office.
This isn't a typical bedroom community. The median household income of $22,407 sits well below state averages, and 22.2% of households fall below the poverty line. Most residents work outside the immediate area, with just 8 businesses maintaining addresses here. The post office doesn't offer city delivery—it's a mix of rural routes and PO Boxes, reflecting the area's low-density development pattern.
The PO Box adoption rate of 0.97 means nearly every household rents a box, even those on rural routes. This reflects both the community's small size and its position as a service point for the surrounding area. With street names like Reservoir Road and Chapeno Road appearing in delivery records, the addressing system is straightforward. The Postmaster building is the only named structure in the ZIP+4 database, underscoring the post office's role as the area's primary federal presence.
FM 2098 is the primary delivery route, while street names like Reservoir Road and Chapeno Road reflect the area's lakeside location and rural character. Postage Due Street is an unusual name that appears in only one delivery record. The limited street network—just 5 named streets in the entire ZIP—shows how rural and undeveloped this area remains.
ZIP Code 78545 has 762 residents and 263 households (average 2.90 persons per household). The median age is 34.3 years, slightly younger than the state (35.6) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.0% male and 55.0% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (97.5%) and White (40.3%, much lower than the state average of 50.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 97.5%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 762Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 392Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 34.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $24,550Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 263Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.90Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.69Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 413 | 276 | 163 | 279 | 443 | 593 | 521 | 572 | 402 | 202 | 407 | 444 | 490 | 392 |
| Decennial Census | 555 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 762 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 34.3
Male Median Age: 33.5
Female Median Age: 34.6
| 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 | 31 | 39 | 22 | 38 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 30 | 13 | 17 | 27 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 6 |
| Female | 32 | 31 | 34 | 30 | 32 | 23 | 30 | 14 | 22 | 37 | 14 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 25 | 22 | 10 | 3 |
| Total | 63 | 70 | 56 | 68 | 46 | 39 | 44 | 31 | 52 | 50 | 31 | 51 | 37 | 33 | 38 | 31 | 13 | 9 |
| White: | 307 | 27.05% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.09% |
| Hispanic:* | 743 | 65.46% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.09% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 83 | 7.31% |
| Total: | 1,135 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 343 | 45.01% | 33.5 years |
| Females: | 419 | 54.99% | 34.6 years |
| Total: | 762 | 100% | 34.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 294 | 75.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 14 | 3.57% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 55 | 14.03% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 29 | 21.43% |
| Total Population: | 392 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 308 | 78.57% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 84 | 21.43% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $24,550, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is down $376 (1.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $24,550. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $24,017 for nonfamily households (a difference of $24,017). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 41.1%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (43.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $24,926 | $22,938 | $24,917 | $17,344 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,364 | $21,875 | $22,407 | $24,550 |
| Median Family Income | $24,081 | $22,563 | $23,167 | $24,091 | $2,499 | $0 | $0 | $31,667 | $0 | $0 | $34,191 | $37,500 | $40,833 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $27,054 | $33,125 | $37,188 | $16,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,333 | $0 | $0 | $17,647 | $20,993 | $21,474 | $24,017 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $93,462 | $0 | $16,071 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $38,350 | $30,313 | $0 | $30,114 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 148 | 41.11% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 212 | 58.89% |
| Total: | 360 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 65 | 43.92% |
| Service: | 23 | 15.54% |
| Sales and Office: | 32 | 21.62% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 19 | 12.84% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 9 | 6.08% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 148 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is down $55,400 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $37,900. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 46.97%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $55,400 | $17,400 | $27,900 | $177,300 | $53,000 | $40,000 | $50,700 | $37,100 | $37,900 | $36,600 | $35,700 | $41,200 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $613 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 175 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 175 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 175 | 53.03% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 155 | 46.97% |
| Total Housing Units: | 330 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 310 | 93.94% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 20 | 6.06% |
| Total Housing Units: | 330 | 100% |
In 2024, 10.80% 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 49.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 5.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 39.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 10.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.90 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (42.86%). College enrollment is 42.86%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 121 | 50.21% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 46 | 19.09% |
| Some college, no degree: | 28 | 11.62% |
| Associate's degree: | 20 | 8.30% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 26 | 10.79% |
| Total: | 241 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 120 | 49.79% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 26 | 10.79% |
| Private Insurance: | 203 | 47.65% |
| Public Insurance: | 200 | 46.95% |
| No Insurance: | 23 | 5.40% |
| Total: | 426 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 403 | 94.60% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 43.4% | 49.5% | 38.9% | 38.3% | 86.0% | 55.4% | 58.3% | 50.0% | 36.5% | 0.0% | 24.7% | 18.4% | 32.6% | 39.6% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 13 | 16.88% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 31 | 40.26% |
| College or graduate school: | 33 | 42.86% |
| Total: | 77 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 44 | 57.14% |
ZIP Code 78545 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 268Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 78545 is located in Starr County, Texas, within the Rio Grande City-Roma, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 40100) and Texas's 28th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 60,968 people, about 1.25% of whom live in ZIP Code 78545. It covers 21.806 sq mi of land and a water area of 16.764 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Rio Grande City-Roma, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 40100Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 60,968Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 21.806 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 16.764 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 28Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 9378.53 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4825344Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Falcon Heights CDP; TexasSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 78545 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.