78516 ZIP Code
Alamo, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78516 |
| City/Town: | Alamo |
| County: | Hidalgo |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 34,469 |
| Median Household Income: | $50,282 |
| Per Capita Income: | $27,331 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,367 |
| Median Home Value: | $82,800 |
| Land Area: | 37.8 sq miles
97.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 26.1445, -98.1213 |
Population Information (78516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 34,469 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,628 | 48.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,841 | 51.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,589 | 7.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,206 | 9.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,301 | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,894 | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,975 | 8.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,093 | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,002 | 11.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,982 | 11.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,678 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,528 | 4.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,349 | 6.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,470 | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 402 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $82,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $720 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,367 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,175 | 82.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,192 | 17.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,682 | 75.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,493 | 24.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,504 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 3,763 | 19.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 4,242 | 21.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,001 | 25.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,072 | 15.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,023 | 5.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,890 | 9.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 513 | 2.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 59.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 12.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78516 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $50,282 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $64,110 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $54,994 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $27,331 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,451 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,176 | 91.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,275 | 8.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,473 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,229 | 70.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,692 | 20.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,255 | 9.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,067 | 64.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 12 | 0.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 81 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,155 | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 10,152 | 29.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 12,278 | 35.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 31,354 | 91.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 30,799 | 89.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 27 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 528 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78516 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,005 | 9.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 665 | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,036 | 10.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,094 | 10.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,239 | 12.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,052 | 20.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,007 | 9.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,238 | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 470 | 4.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 369 | 3.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78516 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,673 | 81.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 932 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 19 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 56 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 209 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 906 | 6.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78516 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 350 | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,608 | 12.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 803 | 6.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 244 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,838 | 13.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 698 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 80 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 366 | 2.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 854 | 6.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,756 | 28.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,045 | 7.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 814 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 720 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 24.8% | 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 (78516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,563 | 65.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,023 | 34.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,890 | 37.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 11,890 | 34.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78516 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,776 | 76.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,820 | 27.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,503 | 14.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,078 | 10.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 94 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,058 | 30.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78516 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,178 | 58.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 132 | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 278 | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 530 | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 154 | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 127 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 78 | 0.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 3,764 | 30.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 126 | 1.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78516 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 83 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,594 | 12.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,556 | 28.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,472 | 20.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,291 | 18.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,113 | 9.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 550 | 4.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 304 | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 81 | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 323 | 2.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78516 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 288 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,876 | 15.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,134 | 33.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,393 | 35.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,377 | 11.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 299 | 2.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78516 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 872 | 8.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,376 | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,880 | 77.4% | 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: | 47 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78516 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 366 | 3.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,017 | 39.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,150 | 31.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,642 | 26.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78516 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 2,167 | 28.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,186 | 28.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,329 | 17.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 990 | 12.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 702 | 9.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 277 | 3.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 21 | 0.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 10 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78516 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,148 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $383 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $720 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.47 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.11 | 2.38 |
Households (78516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,175 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,511 | 54.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,123 | 20.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,398 | 13.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,814 | 27.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,523 | 44.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,951 | 29.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.38 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.94 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78516 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,099 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,093 | 33.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,781 | 56.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 294 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 708 | 5.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,617 | 38.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78516 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,619 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 403 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 941 | 8.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,089 | 47.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,350 | 22.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,836 | 17.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,780 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 817 | 3.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 34,453 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,719 | 10.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 524 | 14.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,443 | 38.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,752 | 47.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78516 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 31,061 | 90.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,990 | 8.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,943 | 65.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 716 | 23.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 517 | 17.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 331 | 11.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,989 | 72.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 325 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 9,480 | 2916.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 9,480 | 2916.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 9,480 | 2916.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 68 | 20.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 9,391 | 2889.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 18 | 5.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78516 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 31,880 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,600 | 20.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 25,280 | 79.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 25,234 | 79.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 43 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 3 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78516 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,175 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,960 | 88.1% | 89.4% |
Alamo, TX78516