78559 ZIP Code – La Feria, Texas
ZIP code 78559 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in La Feria, Texas, within Cameron County with a population of approximately 12,973 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $42,861, which is below the Texas average and well below the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $94,300, well below the national average, with 71.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $886 is below the national average. Housing consists of 66% single-family (decreasing), 9% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 7.3%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the U.S. average. 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. At 32.3, the median age is below the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 78570, 78592, 78552.
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ZIP 78559 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 78559 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $42k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $94k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $886 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 32.3 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.3% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 23.2% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.2% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 78570 – Mercedes
- 78592 – Santa Maria
- 78552 – Harlingen
- 78579 – Progreso
- 78593 – Santa Rosa
- 78567 – Los Indios
- 78535 – Combes
- 78562 – La Villa
- 78596 – Weslaco
- 78599 – Weslaco
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78570 | MERCEDES | 35,043 | $38,396 |
| 78592 | SANTA MARIA | 587 | $30,156 |
| 78552 | HARLINGEN | 40,824 | $62,235 |
| 78579 | PROGRESO | 3,063 | $27,941 |
| 78593 | SANTA ROSA | 5,015 | $34,773 |