78599 ZIP Code – Weslaco, Texas
ZIP code 78599 is a large ZIP code located in Weslaco, Texas, within Hidalgo County with a population of approximately 35,999 residents. At $56,566, the median household income here runs below the Texas average and below the U.S. average. The median home value of $97,000 is well below the national average, with 68.8% owner-occupied housing (stable). ; median rent of $842 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 68% single-family (stable), 13% apartments (stable), 7% duplex/multi-family.
At 8.1%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. About 23.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. About 16.0% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. At 27.3, the median age is below the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 78537, 78558, 78543.
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ZIP 78599 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 78599 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 35k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $56k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $97k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $842 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 27.3 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.1% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 23.6% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 16.0% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 78537 – Donna
- 78558 – La Blanca
- 78543 – Elsa
- 78570 – Mercedes
- 78596 – Weslaco
- 78562 – La Villa
- 78579 – Progreso
- 78516 – Alamo
- 78538 – Edcouch
- 78593 – Santa Rosa
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78537 | DONNA | 51,034 | $35,214 |
| 78558 | LA BLANCA | 533 | Not provided |
| 78543 | ELSA | 8,614 | $46,624 |
| 78570 | MERCEDES | 35,043 | $38,396 |
| 78596 | WESLACO | 36,545 | $53,097 |