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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 78557 has 13,986 residents and 3,745 households (average 3.73 persons per household). The median age is 30.3 years, younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.8% male and 52.2% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (97.7%) and Other / Two or More Races (31.2%, much higher than the state average of 13.6% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 97.7%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (13.6%) and national averages (8.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	13,986Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	14,498Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	15,095Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	841.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$59,441Source: Census ACS

Households:	3,745Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$163,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	3.73Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.17Source: 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	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	12,240	12,520	12,544	13,063	13,370	13,734	13,859	14,022	13,970	13,984	13,939	14,075	14,250	14,498
Decennial Census	12,547	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	13,986	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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

Median Age: 30.3

Male Median Age: 28.3

Female Median Age: 32.6

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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	442	555	633	761	632	466	418	339	439	439	358	351	275	222	166	97	58	37
Female	489	544	636	726	561	499	402	415	530	545	453	387	335	273	205	141	75	82
Total	931	1,099	1,269	1,487	1,193	965	820	754	969	984	811	738	610	495	371	238	133	119

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

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Population by Race

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White:	3,653	16.76%
Black:	23	0.11%
Hispanic:*	13,666	62.71%
Asian:	11	0.05%
American Indian:	72	0.33%
Hawaiian:	6	0.03%
Other:	4,360	20.01%
Total:	21,791	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:	6,688	47.82%	28.3 years
Females:	7,298	52.18%	32.6 years
Total:	13,986	100%	30.3 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	8,601	59.33%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	399	2.75%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	2,646	18.25%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	2,852	37.92%
Total Population:	14,498	100%
Total Native Population:	9,000	62.08%
Total Foreign-born Population:	5,498	37.92%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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 2024, the Median household income is $59,441, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $26,661 (81.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $25,666. Family households earn a median of $63,414 versus $18,659 for nonfamily households (a difference of $44,755). By gender, male median income is $41,963 and female is $36,689, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $5,274 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 68.6%, which is higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 8.8%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (28.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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	2024
Median Household Income	$32,780	$38,775	$39,033	$41,386	$40,647	$39,414	$33,627	$35,191	$33,775	$38,273	$39,504	$45,919	$53,667	$59,441
Median Family Income	$37,672	$42,471	$45,413	$45,228	$44,031	$40,934	$35,078	$39,044	$35,674	$38,781	$42,192	$47,246	$56,414	$63,414
Median NonFamily Income	$22,745	$16,706	$15,532	$14,228	$9,517	$13,345	$13,097	$14,183	$14,129	$0	$16,172	$23,382	$0	$18,659
Median Male Income	$30,050	$30,021	$34,574	$34,474	$34,613	$33,028	$34,403	$33,277	$32,064	$33,016	$32,268	$37,365	$43,167	$41,963
Median Female Income	$23,614	$23,605	$24,754	$22,440	$24,423	$19,915	$20,149	$21,641	$22,294	$23,738	$30,060	$32,511	$36,186	$36,689

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	6,731	62.56%
Unemployed:	649	6.03%
Not In Labor Force:	3,380	31.41%
Total:	10,760	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:	1,892	28.11%
Service:	1,044	15.51%
Sales and Office:	1,620	24.07%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	939	13.95%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,236	18.36%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	6,731	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $163,600, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $78,800 (92.92%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $63,000. The median gross rent is $842, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $235 (38.71%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $167. Of occupied housing, owners make up 80.20% (62.81% with a mortgage, 37.19% free-and-clear) and renters 19.80% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.82%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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 2020-2024 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	2024
Median Home Value	$84,800	$89,200	$89,300	$88,700	$88,400	$90,300	$88,700	$91,800	$100,600	$114,200	$111,300	$136,100	$156,400	$163,600

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	125	16.15%
$500 to $999:	262	33.85%
$1,000 to $1,499:	255	32.95%
$1,500 to $1,999:	28	3.62%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	104	13.44%
Total:	774	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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	2024
Median Rent	$607	$672	$649	$668	$613	$610	$618	$638	$675	$701	$756	$832	$849	$842

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,969	50.37%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,166	29.83%
Renter Occupied:	774	19.80%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	3,909	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	3,909	93.18%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	286	6.82%
Total Housing Units:	4,195	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:	3,670	87.49%
Multi-Family Units:	439	10.46%
Other Units:	86	2.05%
Total Housing Units:	4,195	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 22.80% 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 70.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 30.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 44.10%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 19.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 0.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 9.10 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (41.72%). College enrollment is 19.76%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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:	1,617	18.29%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	993	11.23%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,293	25.94%
Some college, no degree:	1,276	14.44%
Associate's degree:	643	7.27%
Bachelor's degree:	1,645	18.61%
Graduate or professional degree:	372	4.21%
Total:	8,839	100%
High school or higher:	6,229	70.47%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	2,017	22.82%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:	6,393	42.89%
Public Insurance:	4,123	27.66%
No Insurance:	4,390	29.45%
Total:	14,906	100%
Has Health Insurance:	10,516	70.55%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	23.1%	22.7%	22.1%	24.6%	25.7%	26.7%	29.7%	30.9%	33.1%	31.1%	28.7%	26.9%	24.0%	19.0%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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:	403	10.22%
Kindergarten:	399	10.12%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,645	41.72%
High school (grades 9-12):	717	18.18%
College or graduate school:	779	19.76%
Total:	3,943	100%
Early Childhood:	802	20.34%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,761	70.02%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Hidalgo, Texas
County:	Hidalgo County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	9:49:52 AM
Population:	13,986 [See All]
Area Code:	956
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	26.1134, -98.2552
Land Area:	16.62 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/78557/zip-code-78557.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	4,047Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	431Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	5,165Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	241Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	104Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	340Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$26,193,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$110,165,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	3,175Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TXSource: Census
CBSA Number:	32580Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	774,769Source: Census
MSA:	McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX MSASource: Census
Land Area:	16.62 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.564 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	15,26Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	7804.07, 907.15 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	4833560Source: Census
Place Name:	Hidalgo city; TexasSource: Census

ZIP Code 78557 in Hidalgo, 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 (2011-2024)

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 78557

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 78557

Sources & References