78504 ZIP Code
Mcallen, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78504 |
| City/Town: | Mcallen |
| County: | Hidalgo |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 60,999 |
| Median Household Income: | $71,648 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,020 |
| Total Housing Units: | 20,809 |
| Median Home Value: | $181,500 |
| Land Area: | 19.6 sq miles
50.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 26.2776, -98.2373 |
Population Information (78504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 60,999 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 30,381 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 30,618 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 4,446 | 7.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 4,903 | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 5,234 | 8.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 5,593 | 9.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,475 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 8,764 | 14.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 8,026 | 13.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 8,444 | 13.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,795 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,432 | 4.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,486 | 5.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,841 | 3.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 560 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $181,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,095 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 20,809 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,158 | 92.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,651 | 7.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 13,018 | 68.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,140 | 32.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 36,348 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,489 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,573 | 7.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,008 | 19.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,762 | 21.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,569 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,729 | 24.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,218 | 14.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 38.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78504 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $71,648 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $102,905 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $75,637 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,020 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 29,439 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 27,488 | 93.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,929 | 6.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 15,887 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 19,418 | 70.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 5,090 | 18.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 2,951 | 10.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 29 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 33,117 | 54.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 653 | 1.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 256 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,915 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 5,103 | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 18,955 | 31.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 23,364 | 38.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 51,081 | 83.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 47,509 | 77.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 311 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 67 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,194 | 5.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78504 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 890 | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 316 | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,124 | 5.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,804 | 9.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,271 | 11.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,673 | 19.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,912 | 10.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,689 | 19.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,781 | 9.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,698 | 8.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78504 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 20,249 | 73.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 3,188 | 11.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 67 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 100 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 942 | 3.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,214 | 8.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78504 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 349 | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,340 | 4.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,203 | 4.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 949 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,644 | 13.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,075 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 465 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,698 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,351 | 12.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 8,810 | 32.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,454 | 8.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,002 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,148 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.5% | 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 (78504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 47,039 | 77.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 34,610 | 56.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,878 | 27.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 13,938 | 22.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78504 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 16,850 | 88.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,013 | 20.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,983 | 15.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,183 | 6.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 386 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,018 | 15.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78504 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 15,616 | 75.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 583 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 591 | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 789 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 755 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 660 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 827 | 4.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 958 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 30 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78504 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 209 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,737 | 13.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 6,407 | 30.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,487 | 21.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,975 | 19.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,983 | 9.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 554 | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 260 | 1.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 97 | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 100 | 0.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78504 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 451 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 850 | 4.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,844 | 18.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,475 | 45.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 5,227 | 25.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 962 | 4.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78504 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 691 | 3.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 132 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 18,200 | 95.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 13 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 109 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78504 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 712 | 3.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,820 | 25.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 8,569 | 44.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 5,057 | 26.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78504 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 753 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,090 | 8.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,544 | 19.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 3,341 | 25.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,219 | 24.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,563 | 12.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 372 | 2.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 136 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78504 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,620 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $580 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,095 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.37 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.78 | 2.38 |
Households (78504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,158 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 11,013 | 57.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 5,429 | 28.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,402 | 12.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,734 | 24.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 8,525 | 44.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,171 | 21.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.18 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.58 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78504 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,571 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,872 | 39.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 12,155 | 53.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 165 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,200 | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,688 | 34.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78504 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 19,520 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 967 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,354 | 6.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 8,182 | 41.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 4,836 | 24.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,181 | 21.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 42,833 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,812 | 4.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 60,977 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,441 | 10.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 1,181 | 18.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,728 | 42.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,532 | 39.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78504 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 54,804 | 89.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,109 | 8.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,456 | 67.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,233 | 24.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 660 | 12.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 420 | 8.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 47,461 | 77.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,215 | 2.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 13,538 | 1114.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 13,538 | 1114.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 13,538 | 1114.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 134 | 11.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 25 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 11,663 | 959.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 9 | 0.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78504 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 56,553 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,211 | 32.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 38,342 | 67.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 36,232 | 64.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 333 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,689 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 88 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78504 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,158 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,328 | 95.7% | 89.4% |
Mcallen, TX78504