| City: | La Villa, Texas |
| County: | Hidalgo County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:49:56 AM |
| Population: | 3,081 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 956 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 26.3093, -97.9194 |
| Land Area: | 21.474 sq mi |
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La Villa is a small community in Hidalgo County, Texas, located in the Rio Grande Valley near the U.S.-Mexico border. With a population of 3,081 spread across just 0.77 square miles, this ZIP code combines residential neighborhoods with institutional facilities. Of the total population, 1,158 people (37.6%) live in institutionalized group quarters, while the remaining 1,923 residents live in 535 traditional households.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. No street delivery exists across the community. The post office maintains 512 PO Boxes for 535 households, giving an adoption rate of 96%. Residents must use PO Boxes for all mail delivery. A small amount of rural carrier service (2 rural routes) supplements the PO Box system, likely serving locations just outside the core area.
La Villa sits in a region where many communities rely on PO Box service rather than home delivery. The USPS classifies this as a PO Box ZIP code, and unlike some border communities where street delivery has been added over time, La Villa has remained PO Box dependent. With no city carrier routes, the post office continues to serve as the central mail access point for the entire community.
The population shows a working-class profile. Median household income is $51,583, with per capita income at $15,777. Only 6.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to national averages above 30%. The community is predominantly White (1,699 residents) with significant multiracial representation (1,025 people). Median age is 34.6 years.
Transportation and warehousing employs the largest share of workers at 599 people, likely connected to the Rio Grande Valley's position as a major trade corridor. Public administration employs 249 people, and educational services and healthcare employ 267. The four business establishments in the ZIP code employ 860 people total, indicating that major employment centers draw workers from surrounding areas.
Homeownership is relatively high: 433 of the 535 occupied housing units (81%) are owner-occupied. Median home value is $117,800, affordable by Texas standards. The community includes 52 mobile homes. Many homes date to earlier eras, with 631 units built before 1939, though this census figure seems inconsistent with the total housing count and may reflect data quality issues.
La Villa's location in Hidalgo County places it within the broader McAllen metro area economy. Nearby McAllen neighborhoods are 17 to 18 miles away. The community functions as a distinct small town rather than a suburb, maintaining its own identity despite proximity to larger urban centers.
All mail to La Villa requires a PO Box address:
Recipient Name
PO Box [Number]
La Villa, TX 78562Street names include personal names (Mike Chapa, Uncle Peters) and a whimsical postal reference (Postage Due St).
ZIP Code 78562 has 3,081 residents and 535 households (average 3.59 persons per household). The median age is 34.6 years, slightly younger than the state (35.6) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 62.5% male and 37.5% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (76.4%) and White (55.1%, lower than the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 76.4%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 3,081Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 3,211Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 143.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $31,522Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 535Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $102,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.59Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.61Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,764 | 2,005 | 2,210 | 3,643 | 3,899 | 4,116 | 4,099 | 4,163 | 4,341 | 3,198 | 2,950 | 3,157 | 3,146 | 3,211 |
| Decennial Census | 2,868 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3,081 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 34.6
Male Median Age: 35
Female Median Age: 33.6
| 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 | 67 | 57 | 88 | 114 | 185 | 200 | 250 | 253 | 184 | 173 | 110 | 76 | 58 | 42 | 25 | 26 | 8 | 11 |
| Female | 78 | 69 | 100 | 107 | 102 | 69 | 90 | 87 | 76 | 55 | 48 | 63 | 55 | 49 | 41 | 26 | 19 | 20 |
| Total | 145 | 126 | 188 | 221 | 287 | 269 | 340 | 340 | 260 | 228 | 158 | 139 | 113 | 91 | 66 | 52 | 27 | 31 |
| White: | 1,699 | 38.53% |
| Black: | 10 | 0.23% |
| Hispanic:* | 2,353 | 53.37% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.07% |
| American Indian: | 7 | 0.16% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 337 | 7.64% |
| Total: | 4,409 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,927 | 62.54% | 35.0 years |
| Females: | 1,154 | 37.46% | 33.6 years |
| Total: | 3,081 | 100% | 34.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 2,282 | 71.07% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 24 | 0.75% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 128 | 3.99% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 777 | 28.18% |
| Total Population: | 3,211 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 2,306 | 71.82% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 905 | 28.18% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $31,522, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $5,689 (22.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,488. Family households earn a median of $49,141 versus $15,188 for nonfamily households (a difference of $33,953). By gender, male median income is $45,592 and female is $43,625, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $1,967 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 34.5%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 8.1%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (23.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $25,833 | $29,688 | $30,938 | $25,625 | $27,941 | $30,484 | $29,605 | $31,301 | $41,010 | $46,591 | $50,417 | $58,846 | $51,583 | $31,522 |
| Median Family Income | $25,625 | $30,139 | $32,109 | $27,404 | $30,074 | $32,991 | $32,870 | $32,557 | $46,156 | $57,917 | $69,464 | $92,386 | $95,625 | $49,141 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $8,750 | $10,893 | $9,145 | $9,734 | $9,904 | $9,606 | $9,800 | $12,667 | $15,513 | $15,046 | $16,359 | $20,189 | $19,519 | $15,188 |
| Median Male Income | $34,000 | $40,273 | $28,929 | $23,015 | $22,232 | $22,188 | $23,000 | $40,240 | $46,411 | $45,543 | $49,421 | $55,565 | $57,539 | $45,592 |
| Median Female Income | $27,625 | $21,875 | $21,745 | $21,746 | $21,758 | $21,929 | $22,917 | $21,929 | $22,391 | $30,991 | $29,300 | $38,938 | $41,172 | $43,625 |
| Employed: | 837 | 31.72% |
| Unemployed: | 74 | 2.80% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,728 | 65.48% |
| Total: | 2,639 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 199 | 23.78% |
| Service: | 189 | 22.58% |
| Sales and Office: | 96 | 11.47% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 168 | 20.07% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 185 | 22.10% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 837 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $102,400, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $57,200 (126.55%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $39,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is down $507 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $413. Of occupied housing, owners make up 81.46% (26.03% with a mortgage, 73.97% free-and-clear) and renters 18.54% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.19%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $45,200 | $49,100 | $53,800 | $48,700 | $49,700 | $47,700 | $45,900 | $48,900 | $63,400 | $70,600 | $84,800 | $119,500 | $117,800 | $102,400 |
| Less than $500: | 47 | 35.61% |
| $500 to $999: | 15 | 11.36% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 18 | 13.64% |
| $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: | 52 | 39.39% |
| Total: | 132 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $507 | $238 | $435 | $479 | $456 | $474 | $500 | $438 | $413 | $468 | $371 | $335 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 151 | 21.21% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 429 | 60.25% |
| Renter Occupied: | 132 | 18.54% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 712 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 712 | 94.81% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 39 | 5.19% |
| Total Housing Units: | 751 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 642 | 85.49% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 34 | 4.53% |
| Other Units: | 75 | 9.99% |
| Total Housing Units: | 751 | 100% |
In 2024, 5.20% 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 51.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 16.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 45.90%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 16.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 13.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 13.50 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 (35.17%). College enrollment is 20.67%, 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: | 539 | 25.78% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 478 | 22.86% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 668 | 31.95% |
| Some college, no degree: | 214 | 10.23% |
| Associate's degree: | 83 | 3.97% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 93 | 4.45% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 16 | 0.77% |
| Total: | 2,091 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1,074 | 51.36% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 109 | 5.21% |
| Private Insurance: | 988 | 45.61% |
| Public Insurance: | 821 | 37.90% |
| No Insurance: | 357 | 16.48% |
| Total: | 2,166 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,809 | 83.52% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 29.1% | 18.7% | 20.5% | 25.5% | 26.4% | 26.3% | 34.2% | 34.3% | 28.8% | 22.4% | 22.3% | 18.5% | 15.3% | 16.4% |
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: | 13 | 1.67% |
| Kindergarten: | 86 | 11.04% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 274 | 35.17% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 245 | 31.45% |
| College or graduate school: | 161 | 20.67% |
| Total: | 779 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 99 | 12.71% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 605 | 77.66% |
ZIP Code 78562 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 625 people with an annual payroll of $27,152,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 520Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $8,307,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $27,152,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 625Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 78562 is located in Hidalgo County, Texas, within the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 32580) and Texas's 15th and 34th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 774,769 people, about 0.40% of whom live in ZIP Code 78562. It covers 21.474 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.081 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: | 21.474 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 1.081 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 15,34Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7804.07, 8190.32 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4841788Source: Census |
| Place Name: | La Villa city; TexasSource: Census |
ZIP Code 78562 is in the La Villa Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). 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.