| City: | Santa Maria, Texas |
| Names to Avoid: | Bluetown |
| County: | Cameron County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:10:21 PM |
| Population: | 765 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 956 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 26.0822, -97.8385 |
| Land Area: | 3.456 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 78592 has 765 residents and 239 households (average 3.20 persons per household). The median age is 35.7 years, about the same as the state (35.6) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.3% male and 49.7% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (96.6%) and White (44.7%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 96.6%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 765Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 600Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 221.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 239Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.20Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.66Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,002 | 1,069 | 1,050 | 1,124 | 988 | 968 | 936 | 840 | 676 | 752 | 618 | 587 | 600 |
| Decennial Census | 836 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 765 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 35.7
Male Median Age: 35.3
Female Median Age: 36.5
| 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 | 25 | 25 | 38 | 23 | 40 | 23 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 24 | 17 | 21 | 13 | 7 | 18 |
| Female | 28 | 17 | 35 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 18 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 26 | 12 | 8 | 27 | 21 | 20 | 8 | 11 |
| Total | 53 | 42 | 73 | 51 | 68 | 52 | 35 | 38 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 30 | 32 | 44 | 42 | 33 | 15 | 29 |
| White: | 342 | 27.94% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 739 | 60.38% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 0.16% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.08% |
| Other: | 140 | 11.44% |
| Total: | 1,224 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 385 | 50.33% | 35.3 years |
| Females: | 380 | 49.67% | 36.5 years |
| Total: | 765 | 100% | 35.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 395 | 65.83% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 72 | 12.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 133 | 34.17% |
| Total Population: | 600 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 395 | 65.83% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 205 | 34.17% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($76,292), is down $19,107 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $30,347. Family households earn a median of $56,293 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $56,293). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $27,014, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $27,014 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 35.7%, which is markedly below the state rate (65.3%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (25.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $19,107 | $22,500 | $25,441 | $27,222 | $27,955 | $30,602 | $31,339 | $30,391 | $30,347 | $29,196 | $29,850 | $30,156 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $23,750 | $25,170 | $29,886 | $26,771 | $23,875 | $28,750 | $32,625 | $29,219 | $35,167 | $32,024 | $32,813 | $0 | $56,293 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $9,688 | $15,625 | $11,875 | $15,568 | $0 | $15,455 | $10,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $16,838 | $16,989 | $16,993 | $19,583 | $19,479 | $26,042 | $35,556 | $37,560 | $26,346 | $22,917 | $25,268 | $27,375 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $17,031 | $17,738 | $18,682 | $17,993 | $18,199 | $18,375 | $19,821 | $25,060 | $26,188 | $26,563 | $27,969 | $29,318 | $27,014 |
| Employed: | 202 | 35.69% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 364 | 64.31% |
| Total: | 566 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 33 | 16.34% |
| Service: | 52 | 25.74% |
| Sales and Office: | 46 | 22.77% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 37 | 18.32% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 34 | 16.83% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 202 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($260,400), is down $34,500 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $34,100. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,339), is down $400 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $580. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.68%, which is markedly above the state rate (9.62%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $34,500 | $33,800 | $34,600 | $34,000 | $31,800 | $32,700 | $34,100 | $36,100 | $34,100 | $33,200 | $33,800 | $34,800 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $400 | $382 | $388 | $470 | $505 | $605 | $590 | $583 | $580 | $580 | $631 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 174 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 174 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 174 | 88.32% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 23 | 11.68% |
| Total Housing Units: | 197 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 193 | 97.97% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 4 | 2.03% |
| Total Housing Units: | 197 | 100% |
In 2023, 3.50% 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 43.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 33.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 21.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 27.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 13.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 11.00 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 high school (61.76%). College enrollment is 17.65%, 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: | 188 | 41.59% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 67 | 14.82% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 123 | 27.21% |
| Some college, no degree: | 58 | 12.83% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 16 | 3.54% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 452 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 197 | 43.58% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 16 | 3.54% |
| Private Insurance: | 127 | 21.17% |
| Public Insurance: | 272 | 45.33% |
| No Insurance: | 201 | 33.50% |
| Total: | 600 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 399 | 66.50% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 40.4% | 39.3% | 27.6% | 34.2% | 36.6% | 30.0% | 25.8% | 30.2% | 16.3% | 18.9% | 25.2% | 39.3% | 27.3% |
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): | 14 | 20.59% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 42 | 61.76% |
| College or graduate school: | 12 | 17.65% |
| Total: | 68 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 56 | 82.35% |
ZIP Code 78592 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 214Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 78592 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 423,192 people, about 0.18% of whom live in ZIP Code 78592. It covers 3.456 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.137 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Brownsville-Harlingen, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 15180Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 423,192Source: Census |
| MSA: | Brownsville-Harlingen-San Benito, TX MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 3.456 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.137 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: | 4865744Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Santa Maria CDP; TexasSource: Census |
ZIP Code 78592 is in the Santa Maria Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 5 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 October 1, 2025.