78503 ZIP Code
Mcallen, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78503 |
| City/Town: | Mcallen |
| County: | Hidalgo |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 21,799 |
| Median Household Income: | $44,879 |
| Per Capita Income: | $26,503 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,746 |
| Median Home Value: | $124,600 |
| Land Area: | 19.2 sq miles
49.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 26.1623, -98.2487 |
Population Information (78503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 21,799 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,979 | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,820 | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,831 | 8.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,605 | 7.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,839 | 8.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,936 | 8.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,620 | 7.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,916 | 18.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,210 | 10.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,082 | 9.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,110 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 782 | 3.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,641 | 7.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,002 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 225 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $124,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,055 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,746 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,441 | 83.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,305 | 16.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,791 | 58.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,650 | 41.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,968 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,455 | 18.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,861 | 14.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,271 | 17.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,284 | 17.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 699 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,157 | 16.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,241 | 9.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 66.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78503 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $44,879 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $76,352 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $47,048 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $26,503 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,802 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,358 | 95.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 444 | 4.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,224 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,192 | 76.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,009 | 10.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,079 | 11.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 78 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,483 | 43.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 141 | 0.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 216 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 7,551 | 34.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,405 | 20.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 11,845 | 54.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 20,012 | 91.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 19,133 | 87.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 187 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 9 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 683 | 3.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78503 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 687 | 10.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 284 | 4.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 873 | 13.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 849 | 13.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,041 | 16.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 516 | 8.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 716 | 11.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 738 | 11.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 312 | 4.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 425 | 6.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78503 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,197 | 76.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 588 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 9 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 11 | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 558 | 6.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 836 | 8.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78503 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 149 | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 591 | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,090 | 11.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 348 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,449 | 15.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 654 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 83 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 344 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 672 | 7.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,563 | 27.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 856 | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 385 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 174 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 31.8% | 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 (78503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,704 | 62.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,831 | 35.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,988 | 32.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 7,773 | 35.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78503 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,241 | 81.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,811 | 28.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 771 | 12.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 415 | 6.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 55 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,563 | 24.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78503 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,191 | 67.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 416 | 5.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 405 | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 632 | 8.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 393 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 367 | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 342 | 4.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78503 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 87 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 947 | 12.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,349 | 30.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,325 | 17.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,677 | 21.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 895 | 11.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 165 | 2.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 185 | 2.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 8 | 0.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 108 | 1.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78503 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 228 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 410 | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,074 | 26.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,717 | 48.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,037 | 13.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 280 | 3.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78503 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 523 | 8.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 39 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,630 | 87.4% | 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: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 249 | 3.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78503 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 324 | 5.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,528 | 39.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,091 | 32.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,498 | 23.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78503 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 368 | 9.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,041 | 27.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 943 | 24.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 368 | 9.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 446 | 11.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 519 | 13.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 91 | 2.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 15 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78503 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,480 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $488 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,055 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.45 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.17 | 2.38 |
Households (78503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,441 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,128 | 48.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,567 | 24.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 770 | 12.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,260 | 35.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,152 | 48.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,811 | 28.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.33 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.96 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78503 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,608 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,346 | 44.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,862 | 50.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 88 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 234 | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,945 | 38.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78503 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,693 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 277 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 386 | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,715 | 40.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,779 | 26.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,536 | 22.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,289 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 275 | 1.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,477 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,539 | 11.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 350 | 13.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 967 | 38.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,222 | 48.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78503 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,402 | 89.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,809 | 8.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,511 | 83.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 143 | 7.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 111 | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 155 | 8.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,123 | 69.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 301 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,676 | 2217.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,676 | 2217.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,676 | 2217.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 6,447 | 2141.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 14 | 4.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78503 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,968 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 2,075 | 10.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 17,893 | 89.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 17,721 | 88.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 53 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 119 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78503 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,441 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,189 | 96.1% | 89.4% |
Mcallen, TX78503