| City: | Los Indios, Texas |
| County: | Cameron County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:50:00 AM |
| Population: | 544 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 956 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 26.0514, -97.7457 |
| Land Area: | 1.392 sq mi |
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Los Indios sits along US Highway 281, four miles from the Mexico border crossing at Hidalgo. This small Cameron County community has 544 residents but maintains 316 PO Boxes at its post office. That's more than twice the number of local households, making it clear that this facility serves a much wider area than the town itself.
The post office functions as a binational service hub. With an adoption rate of 2.15, it draws customers from both sides of the border and surrounding areas without direct carrier service. While Los Indios has two street delivery routes serving a handful of addresses along roads like Heywood Street and East US Highway 281, most mail goes through the PO Box operation. The facility also handles 20 business addresses, including delivery to the Postmaster building.
Nearly everyone here shares Hispanic heritage. The census shows 230 Hispanic residents out of 544 total (over 42%), though this likely undercounts seasonal movement across the border. The median age of 38.7 years reflects working families rather than retirees. With 147 occupied households and an average of 3.7 people per home, extended family living arrangements are common. The median household income of $19,079 and median home value of $61,000 indicate an economically modest community.
Rural routes dominate the ZIP's delivery infrastructure. The two distinct rural carrier routes cover an area of just 0.17 square miles, concentrated along seven named streets. This isn't a sprawling postal district but rather a compact service point that extends its reach through the PO Box system. The facility handles general delivery and maintains box service for customers who may be an hour's drive away. That's what makes it a regional hub instead of just a local post office.
Street names reflect the community's location along a major highway corridor (US Highway 281) and its Hispanic heritage (Joaquin Cavazos Road). Roads like Ohio Station and Postage Due Street hint at historical postal and transportation connections. The limited street count and low record numbers per street confirm this is primarily a PO Box service community rather than a street delivery ZIP.
ZIP Code 78567 has 544 residents and 147 households (average 3.66 persons per household). The median age is 38.7 years, older than the state (35.6) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.2% male and 45.8% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (94.1%) and White (42.3%, much lower than the state average of 50.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 94.1%, 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%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 544Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 323Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 390.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 147Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $56,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.66Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.55Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 540 | 623 | 455 | 562 | 658 | 619 | 521 | 495 | 443 | 269 | 318 | 484 | 405 | 323 |
| Decennial Census | 533 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 544 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 38.7
Male Median Age: 42.8
Female Median Age: 36.6
| 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 | 14 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 15 | 22 | 13 | 8 | 16 | 29 | 17 | 26 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Female | 9 | 29 | 27 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 9 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
| Total | 23 | 48 | 52 | 43 | 28 | 36 | 22 | 23 | 32 | 38 | 31 | 37 | 30 | 32 | 23 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
| White: | 230 | 26.53% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 512 | 59.05% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 125 | 14.42% |
| Total: | 867 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 295 | 54.23% | 42.8 years |
| Females: | 249 | 45.77% | 36.6 years |
| Total: | 544 | 100% | 38.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 273 | 84.52% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 9 | 2.79% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 12 | 3.72% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 29 | 12.69% |
| Total Population: | 323 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 282 | 87.31% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 41 | 12.69% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is down $28,125 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $29,250. Family households earn a median of $55,000 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $55,000). By gender, male median income is $61,563 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $61,563 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 58.8%, which is below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.9%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (32.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $28,125 | $27,292 | $19,500 | $24,063 | $26,786 | $21,250 | $20,938 | $30,278 | $29,250 | $24,643 | $31,000 | $36,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $37,083 | $28,417 | $29,750 | $40,500 | $38,750 | $37,833 | $39,038 | $37,321 | $33,333 | $30,833 | $0 | $38,403 | $0 | $55,000 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $13,906 | $18,750 | $10,179 | $9,871 | $11,042 | $9,890 | $12,875 | $9,792 | $9,643 | $11,071 | $16,042 | $11,563 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $23,229 | $24,438 | $32,500 | $33,750 | $20,833 | $0 | $0 | $18,625 | $0 | $0 | $44,063 | $55,865 | $58,942 | $61,563 |
| Median Female Income | $21,875 | $20,357 | $50,625 | $40,000 | $25,500 | $15,357 | $24,861 | $22,813 | $20,000 | $0 | $27,083 | $17,788 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 117 | 54.17% |
| Unemployed: | 10 | 4.63% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 89 | 41.20% |
| Total: | 216 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 32 | 27.35% |
| Service: | 38 | 32.48% |
| Sales and Office: | 23 | 19.66% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 24 | 20.51% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 117 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $56,700, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $6,000 (11.83%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,600. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is down $483 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 82.22% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 17.78% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.76%, which is markedly above 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 | $50,700 | $57,500 | $58,200 | $49,200 | $52,600 | $54,200 | $52,300 | $47,200 | $47,100 | $47,100 | $44,200 | $44,200 | $61,000 | $56,700 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 6 | 37.50% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 6 | 37.50% |
| $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: | 4 | 25.00% |
| Total: | 16 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $483 | $493 | $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): | 74 | 82.22% |
| Renter Occupied: | 16 | 17.78% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 90 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 90 | 88.24% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 12 | 11.76% |
| Total Housing Units: | 102 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 94 | 92.16% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 8 | 7.84% |
| Total Housing Units: | 102 | 100% |
In 2024, 1.20% 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 57.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 25.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 30.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 20.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 16.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 9.20 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 (55.70%). College enrollment is 15.19%, 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: | 30 | 18.63% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 38 | 23.60% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 59 | 36.65% |
| Some college, no degree: | 26 | 16.15% |
| Associate's degree: | 6 | 3.73% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2 | 1.24% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 161 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 93 | 57.76% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 2 | 1.24% |
| Private Insurance: | 98 | 29.61% |
| Public Insurance: | 151 | 45.62% |
| No Insurance: | 82 | 24.77% |
| Total: | 331 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 249 | 75.23% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 33.7% | 42.1% | 32.3% | 23.2% | 24.1% | 25.0% | 18.9% | 9.0% | 8.3% | 10.9% | 17.3% | 11.3% | 17.5% | 20.5% |
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): | 44 | 55.70% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 23 | 29.11% |
| College or graduate school: | 12 | 15.19% |
| Total: | 79 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 67 | 84.81% |
ZIP Code 78567 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 16 business establishments, employing about 235 people with an annual payroll of $10,783,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 3,564Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 16Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,906,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $10,783,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 235Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 78567 is located in Cameron County, Texas, within the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 15180) and Texas's 34th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 406,220 people, about 0.13% of whom live in ZIP Code 78567. It covers 1.392 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.006 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Brownsville-Harlingen, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 15180Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 406,220Source: Census |
| MSA: | Brownsville-Harlingen-San Benito, TX MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.392 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.006 sq miSource: 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: | 4844128Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Los Indios town; TexasSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 78567 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.