| City: | La Blanca, Texas |
| County: | Hidalgo County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:49:53 AM |
| Population: | 388 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 956 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 26.3125, -98.0335 |
| Land Area: | 0.771 sq mi |
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La Blanca sits in Hidalgo County just miles from the Rio Grande, where the post office serves far more people than live in the immediate area. With 586 PO Boxes supporting just 118 occupied households, the adoption rate of 4.97 indicates this isn't simply local service. People from surrounding communities without carrier delivery make this post office their mailing address.
The ZIP covers less than two-hundredths of a square mile—barely 0.78 square miles of land—yet it functions as a regional hub. Highway 107 runs through the area, providing the primary access route for residents and those traveling from nearby areas. The post office has designated one rural route and maintains General Delivery service, typical of facilities serving dispersed populations.
Of the 388 residents counted in the 2020 Census, 41% identify as Hispanic or Latino. The median age is 38.3 years, close to the national average. The community has 128 total housing units, with 118 occupied and 10 vacant. Most housing consists of single-family structures, with 132 residents living in what the Census classifies as owner-occupied units.
The economic profile shows a median household income of $46,313, while median home values reach $54,900. About 20% of the workforce is classified as production, transportation, or material-moving occupations. The area maintains a mix of residential and small business activity, with 22 businesses operating in the ZIP and 8 establishments employing 44 people according to economic census data.
Mail delivery patterns reflect the rural character of the broader region. The post office doesn't offer city carrier routes—instead, rural carriers handle street delivery for the limited number of physical addresses. Most customers use PO Boxes, which isn't unusual this close to the border where families on both sides of the Rio Grande often maintain boxes for reliable mail receipt. The adoption rate exceeding local housing by nearly five times points to this cross-border service pattern that defines many South Texas post offices.
With only two streets in postal records, the infrastructure reflects a PO Box-centered service model. Highway 107 provides the main access route, while the presence of 'Postage Due' street is a postal administrative designation rather than a traditional residential street.
ZIP Code 78558 has 388 residents and 118 households (average 3.29 persons per household). The median age is 38.3 years, slightly older than the state (35.6) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 43.6% male and 56.4% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (97.9%) and White (34.0%, much lower than the state average of 50.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 97.9%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 388Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 722Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 503.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $57,969Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 118Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $53,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.29Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.35Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 620 | 823 | 1,033 | 1,231 | 970 | 779 | 1,121 | 1,000 | 1,021 | 979 | 430 | 533 | 905 | 722 |
| Decennial Census | 882 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 388 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 38.3
Male Median Age: 43.8
Female Median Age: 34.5
| 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 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 2 | 17 | 18 | 7 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 4 |
| Female | 4 | 8 | 19 | 16 | 21 | 32 | 10 | 25 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 6 |
| Total | 12 | 18 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 41 | 22 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 19 | 26 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 11 | 9 | 10 |
| White: | 132 | 22.88% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 380 | 65.86% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.17% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 64 | 11.09% |
| Total: | 577 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 169 | 43.56% | 43.8 years |
| Females: | 219 | 56.44% | 34.5 years |
| Total: | 388 | 100% | 38.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 447 | 61.91% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 110 | 15.24% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 165 | 38.09% |
| Total Population: | 722 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 447 | 61.91% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 275 | 38.09% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $57,969, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $30,219 (108.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,034. Family households earn a median of $57,969 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $57,969). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $31,483, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $31,483 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 78.6%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 12.0%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (43.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $27,750 | $15,859 | $17,000 | $30,293 | $30,417 | $29,688 | $34,593 | $49,375 | $48,935 | $68,977 | $0 | $0 | $46,313 | $57,969 |
| Median Family Income | $14,875 | $14,779 | $15,238 | $27,841 | $29,022 | $26,389 | $33,983 | $66,042 | $0 | $75,389 | $0 | $0 | $46,313 | $57,969 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $47,813 | $16,563 | $16,667 | $16,667 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $49,813 | $48,155 | $29,769 | $29,643 | $0 | $32,831 | $35,081 | $36,629 | $36,196 | $36,786 | $36,250 | $41,818 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $17,381 | $17,381 | $18,590 | $0 | $18,071 | $18,582 | $30,804 | $30,030 | $26,186 | $27,180 | $28,899 | $28,750 | $31,483 |
| Employed: | 330 | 69.18% |
| Unemployed: | 45 | 9.43% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 102 | 21.38% |
| Total: | 477 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 69 | 20.91% |
| Service: | 144 | 43.64% |
| Sales and Office: | 72 | 21.82% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 45 | 13.64% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 330 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $53,500, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is down $13,500 (20.15%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,400. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is down $714 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 73.51% (61.26% with a mortgage, 38.74% free-and-clear) and renters 26.49% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.48%, which is much lower 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 | $67,000 | $70,900 | $61,600 | $72,300 | $73,900 | $72,600 | $72,200 | $77,000 | $59,900 | $54,200 | $0 | $55,700 | $54,900 | $53,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 40 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 40 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $714 | $622 | $593 | $594 | $569 | $579 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 68 | 45.03% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 43 | 28.48% |
| Renter Occupied: | 40 | 26.49% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 151 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 151 | 91.52% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 14 | 8.48% |
| Total Housing Units: | 165 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 151 | 91.52% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 14 | 8.48% |
| Total Housing Units: | 165 | 100% |
In 2024, 16.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 56.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 19.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 36.10%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 45.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 9.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 28.60 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 elementary (44.78%). College enrollment is 16.92%, 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: | 180 | 44.01% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 77 | 18.83% |
| Some college, no degree: | 45 | 11.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 40 | 9.78% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 67 | 16.38% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 409 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 229 | 55.99% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 67 | 16.38% |
| Private Insurance: | 261 | 36.15% |
| Public Insurance: | 322 | 44.60% |
| No Insurance: | 139 | 19.25% |
| Total: | 722 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 583 | 80.75% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 50.8% | 63.9% | 58.2% | 46.8% | 40.7% | 47.7% | 27.3% | 12.9% | 12.5% | 11.8% | 8.6% | 24.8% | 41.1% | 45.0% |
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: | 45 | 22.39% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 90 | 44.78% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 32 | 15.92% |
| College or graduate school: | 34 | 16.92% |
| Total: | 201 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 45 | 22.39% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 167 | 83.08% |
ZIP Code 78558 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 44 people with an annual payroll of $1,002,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 4,300Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $218,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,002,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 44Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 78558 is located in Hidalgo County, Texas, within the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 32580) and Texas's 34th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 774,769 people, about 0.05% of whom live in ZIP Code 78558. It covers 0.771 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| 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: | 0.771 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 34Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 8190.32 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4839988Source: Census |
| Place Name: | La Blanca CDP; TexasSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 78558 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.