78501 ZIP Code
Mcallen, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78501 |
| City/Town: | Mcallen |
| County: | Hidalgo |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 59,954 |
| Median Household Income: | $47,809 |
| Per Capita Income: | $27,799 |
| Total Housing Units: | 24,711 |
| Median Home Value: | $142,400 |
| Land Area: | 15.5 sq miles
40.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 26.2158, -98.2396 |
Population Information (78501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 59,954 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 29,189 | 48.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 30,765 | 51.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,587 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 4,771 | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 4,260 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,026 | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,286 | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 8,448 | 14.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 8,249 | 13.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,488 | 10.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,755 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,129 | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,801 | 9.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,821 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,333 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $142,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $892 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 24,711 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 21,415 | 86.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,296 | 13.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,073 | 51.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 10,342 | 48.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 39,024 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 5,607 | 14.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,927 | 10.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,988 | 23.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,551 | 19.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,276 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,343 | 18.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,332 | 8.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 75.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78501 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $47,809 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $64,779 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $55,175 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $27,799 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 27,945 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 26,460 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,406 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 18,748 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 19,861 | 75.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,759 | 14.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 2,813 | 10.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 27 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 31,615 | 52.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 658 | 1.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 303 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 868 | 1.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 32 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 12,200 | 20.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 14,278 | 23.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 26,067 | 43.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 53,330 | 89.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 50,455 | 84.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 336 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,539 | 4.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78501 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 2,106 | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,679 | 7.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,868 | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,228 | 10.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,398 | 11.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,777 | 17.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,550 | 11.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,157 | 10.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 754 | 3.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 898 | 4.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78501 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 19,274 | 72.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,589 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 168 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 238 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 1,218 | 4.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,649 | 10.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78501 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 529 | 2.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,777 | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,362 | 5.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 558 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,752 | 14.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,570 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 349 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,315 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,288 | 8.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,856 | 25.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 3,490 | 13.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,722 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 892 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 25.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (78501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 42,532 | 70.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 23,933 | 39.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 22,075 | 36.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 16,792 | 28.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78501 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 16,651 | 77.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,365 | 29.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,202 | 15.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,602 | 7.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 577 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 5,271 | 24.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78501 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 13,886 | 56.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,136 | 4.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,597 | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,325 | 9.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,778 | 7.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 978 | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,788 | 7.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,192 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 31 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78501 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,734 | 11.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,943 | 16.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,449 | 14.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 4,526 | 18.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 5,562 | 22.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,130 | 8.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,181 | 4.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 585 | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 588 | 2.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78501 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 813 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,536 | 14.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 7,402 | 30.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,597 | 38.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,856 | 11.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 507 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78501 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,976 | 9.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 41 | 0.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 19,008 | 88.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 382 | 1.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78501 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,764 | 8.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 8,327 | 38.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 8,064 | 37.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,260 | 15.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78501 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,033 | 9.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,363 | 21.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,578 | 23.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,247 | 20.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,661 | 15.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,026 | 9.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 138 | 1.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 27 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78501 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,385 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $491 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $892 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.92 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.60 | 2.38 |
Households (78501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 21,415 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,721 | 40.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,707 | 17.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,996 | 18.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,845 | 36.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 7,355 | 34.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,979 | 32.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.77 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.44 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78501 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,343 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,674 | 38.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 10,389 | 46.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 537 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,199 | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,336 | 37.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78501 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 16,121 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 708 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,408 | 8.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 7,093 | 44.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,459 | 21.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,453 | 21.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 44,488 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,487 | 3.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 59,324 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 8,932 | 15.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 960 | 10.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,914 | 43.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 4,058 | 45.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78501 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 51,201 | 85.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,256 | 13.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 6,372 | 77.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,094 | 13.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 411 | 5.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 790 | 9.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 43,422 | 72.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,748 | 2.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 16,532 | 945.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 16,532 | 945.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 16,532 | 945.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 37 | 2.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 100 | 5.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 15,537 | 888.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 10 | 0.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78501 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 56,367 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,753 | 22.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 43,614 | 77.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 42,633 | 75.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 229 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 664 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 88 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78501 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 21,415 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 19,458 | 90.9% | 89.4% |
Mcallen, TX78501