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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 78570 has 32,950 residents and 9,262 households (average 3.55 persons per household). The median age is 30.2 years, younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.1% male and 51.9% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (94.4%) and White (41.1%, much lower than the state average of 50.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 94.4%, 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%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	32,950Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	33,596Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	36,671Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	437.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$39,890Source: Census ACS

Households:	9,262Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$83,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	3.55Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.57Source: 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
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	29,003	29,612	31,747	33,437	34,508	35,123	34,560	34,608	33,949	32,841	33,221	35,043	33,596
Decennial Census	32,525	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	32,950	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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

Median Age: 30.2

Male Median Age: 28.5

Female Median Age: 31.8

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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	1,200	1,489	1,699	1,569	1,220	1,013	857	901	917	831	813	751	682	665	497	369	204	172
Female	1,184	1,467	1,623	1,625	1,246	1,046	1,007	1,000	1,052	983	863	816	828	792	654	398	243	274
Total	2,384	2,956	3,322	3,194	2,466	2,059	1,864	1,901	1,969	1,814	1,676	1,567	1,510	1,457	1,151	767	447	446

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

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Population by Race

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White:	13,554	25.84%
Black:	95	0.18%
Hispanic:*	31,113	59.31%
Asian:	48	0.09%
American Indian:	233	0.44%
Hawaiian:	13	0.02%
Other:	7,403	14.11%
Total:	52,459	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:	15,849	48.10%	28.5 years
Females:	17,101	51.90%	31.8 years
Total:	32,950	100%	30.2 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	26,535	78.98%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	259	0.77%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,624	4.83%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	5,178	20.25%
Total Population:	33,596	100%
Total Native Population:	26,794	79.75%
Total Foreign-born Population:	6,802	20.25%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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 2023, the Median household income is $39,890, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $17,776 (80.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,695. Family households earn a median of $51,702 versus $15,859 for nonfamily households (a difference of $35,843). By gender, male median income is $41,002 and female is $30,034, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $10,968 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 56.2%, which is markedly below the state rate (65.3%). The unemployment rate is 12.3%, which is markedly higher than the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Service (27.8%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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
Median Household Income	$22,114	$23,831	$25,445	$27,565	$29,167	$29,701	$32,424	$33,390	$34,195	$35,382	$34,651	$38,396	$39,890
Median Family Income	$24,824	$26,695	$27,523	$30,813	$31,404	$32,157	$35,316	$36,549	$36,728	$41,074	$43,738	$49,000	$51,702
Median NonFamily Income	$10,526	$11,475	$12,037	$11,916	$13,902	$15,011	$13,963	$13,718	$13,352	$11,466	$13,516	$14,995	$15,859
Median Male Income	$26,345	$28,214	$26,073	$28,570	$26,221	$26,163	$28,225	$30,383	$30,322	$31,131	$34,300	$38,351	$41,002
Median Female Income	$21,288	$22,395	$24,207	$26,368	$28,013	$29,154	$30,644	$27,913	$26,485	$25,039	$28,467	$29,557	$30,034

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	11,588	49.16%
Unemployed:	1,625	6.89%
Not In Labor Force:	10,361	43.95%
Total:	23,574	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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:	2,562	22.11%
Service:	3,218	27.77%
Sales and Office:	2,852	24.61%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,483	12.80%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,473	12.71%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	11,588	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $83,400, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $31,600 (61.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,200. The median gross rent is $686, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $270 (64.90%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $105. Of occupied housing, owners make up 73.77% (29.66% with a mortgage, 70.34% free-and-clear) and renters 26.23% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 16.15%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (9.62%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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 2019-2023 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
Median Home Value	$51,800	$48,500	$50,200	$52,700	$54,200	$56,200	$59,600	$59,500	$64,200	$64,400	$69,200	$83,500	$83,400

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	572	24.30%
$500 to $999:	1,021	43.37%
$1,000 to $1,499:	429	18.22%
$1,500 to $1,999:	0	0.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:	13	0.55%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	10	0.42%
No Rent:	309	13.13%
Total:	2,354	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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
Median Rent	$416	$430	$460	$470	$504	$535	$553	$570	$581	$545	$565	$626	$686

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,963	21.88%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	4,656	51.89%
Renter Occupied:	2,354	26.23%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	8,973	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	8,973	83.85%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,728	16.15%
Total Housing Units:	10,701	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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:	7,412	69.26%
Multi-Family Units:	1,407	13.15%
Other Units:	1,882	17.59%
Total Housing Units:	10,701	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 11.70% 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 60.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 29.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 30.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 45.10%, which is markedly above the state rate (28.90%). The share of people in poverty is 26.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 16.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.00 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 (50.39%). College enrollment is 14.21%, 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 2011-2023 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:	4,235	23.47%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	2,845	15.77%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	4,660	25.82%
Some college, no degree:	3,171	17.57%
Associate's degree:	1,031	5.71%
Bachelor's degree:	1,355	7.51%
Graduate or professional degree:	748	4.15%
Total:	18,045	100%
High school or higher:	10,965	60.76%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	2,103	11.65%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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:	10,269	29.20%
Public Insurance:	15,139	43.05%
No Insurance:	9,755	27.74%
Total:	35,163	100%
Has Health Insurance:	25,408	72.26%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	42.9%	41.8%	42.5%	40.2%	37.6%	36.7%	33.1%	31.9%	29.9%	25.0%	24.3%	27.5%	26.9%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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:	646	5.60%
Kindergarten:	474	4.11%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	5,815	50.39%
High school (grades 9-12):	2,964	25.69%
College or graduate school:	1,640	14.21%
Total:	11,539	100%
Early Childhood:	1,120	9.71%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	9,253	80.19%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Mercedes, Texas
Names to Avoid:	Heidelberg, Relampago, Rio Rico, Thayer
County:	Hidalgo County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	8:09:42 PM
Population:	32,950 [See All]
Area Code:	956
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	26.1413, -97.9113
Land Area:	75.243 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/78570/zip-code-78570.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	10,330Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	546Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	11,675Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	8,405Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	959Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	312Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$62,166,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$259,159,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	5,003Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TXSource: Census
CBSA Number:	32580Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	880,921Source: Census
MSA:	McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX MSASource: Census
Land Area:	75.243 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	1.024 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:	4847700Source: Census
Place Name:	Mercedes city; TexasSource: Census

ZIP Code 78570 in Mercedes, 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 (2011-2023)

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 78570

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 78570

Sources & References