78576 ZIP Code – Penitas, Texas
78576 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Penitas, Texas, part of Hidalgo County with a population of approximately 13,466 residents. The median household income is $39,956 — well below the Texas average and well below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $98,900, well below the national average, with 84.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $703 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 75% single-family (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate is 40.4%, well above the national average. 6.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. Neighboring ZIP codes include 78595, 78560, 78574.
ZIP Code 78576 Data
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ZIP 78576 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 78576 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $39k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $98k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $703 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 20.8 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 40.4% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 6.0% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 78595 – Sullivan City
- 78560 – La Joya
- 78574 – Mission
- 78565 – Los Ebanos
- 78573 – Mission
- 78572 – Mission
- 78548 – Grulla
- 78547 – Garciasville
- 78541 – Edinburg
- 78504 – Mcallen
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78595 | SULLIVAN CITY | 6,128 | $46,125 |
| 78560 | LA JOYA | 4,500 | $51,637 |
| 78574 | MISSION | 63,165 | $45,379 |
| 78565 | LOS EBANOS | 57 | Not provided |
| 78573 | MISSION | 43,555 | $47,038 |