78537 ZIP Code
Donna, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78537 |
| City/Town: | Donna |
| County: | Hidalgo |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 51,034 |
| Median Household Income: | $35,214 |
| Per Capita Income: | $20,490 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,387 |
| Median Home Value: | $69,600 |
| Land Area: | 57.6 sq miles
149.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 26.1732, -98.0580 |
Population Information (78537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 51,034 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 25,746 | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 25,288 | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 26.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 5,597 | 11.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 4,506 | 8.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 5,545 | 10.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,660 | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,449 | 8.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,100 | 12.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,681 | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,084 | 10.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,266 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,403 | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,742 | 5.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,253 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 748 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $69,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $711 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,387 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,828 | 84.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,559 | 15.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,149 | 73.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,679 | 26.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,277 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 7,251 | 27.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 4,644 | 17.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,739 | 25.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,121 | 15.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 828 | 3.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,972 | 7.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 722 | 2.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 54.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 10.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78537 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $35,214 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $48,817 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $38,081 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $20,490 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,960 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,243 | 91.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,602 | 8.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 15,481 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,818 | 68.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,027 | 11.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 3,326 | 19.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 72 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,116 | 47.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 48 | 0.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 154 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 74 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 6,752 | 13.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 19,890 | 39.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 26,536 | 52.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 48,688 | 95.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 46,666 | 91.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 10 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 25 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,987 | 3.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78537 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,566 | 11.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,381 | 10.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,233 | 16.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,702 | 12.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,874 | 13.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,224 | 16.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,081 | 7.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,301 | 9.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 302 | 2.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 164 | 1.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78537 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,596 | 73.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,731 | 10.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 24 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 155 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 742 | 4.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,844 | 10.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78537 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 694 | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,351 | 13.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,094 | 6.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 478 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,418 | 14.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 740 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 79 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 488 | 2.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,566 | 9.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,483 | 26.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,570 | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 775 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 507 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 39.2% | 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 (78537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 35,020 | 68.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,235 | 24.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 24,779 | 48.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 15,899 | 31.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78537 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,424 | 75.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,093 | 29.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,845 | 13.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,387 | 10.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 186 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 5,866 | 42.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78537 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,187 | 56.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 96 | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 655 | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 540 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 253 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 369 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 47 | 0.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 5,002 | 30.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 238 | 1.5% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78537 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 137 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,068 | 18.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,591 | 21.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,914 | 17.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,060 | 18.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,411 | 8.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 919 | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 641 | 3.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 340 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 306 | 1.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78537 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 379 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,222 | 13.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,864 | 29.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,208 | 44.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,450 | 8.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 264 | 1.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78537 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,064 | 7.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 971 | 7.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 11,640 | 84.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 9 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 24 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 43 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 77 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78537 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 755 | 5.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,903 | 35.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,325 | 38.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,845 | 20.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78537 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 3,260 | 32.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 3,944 | 38.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,678 | 16.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 427 | 4.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 568 | 5.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 199 | 2.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 73 | 0.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78537 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $873 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $375 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $711 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.82 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.34 | 2.38 |
Households (78537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,828 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,478 | 54.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,015 | 29.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,614 | 11.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,885 | 28.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,987 | 50.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,162 | 30.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.69 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 4.25 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78537 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,353 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,777 | 39.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,845 | 51.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 566 | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 896 | 5.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,999 | 34.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78537 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 15,794 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 606 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,074 | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 8,319 | 52.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,619 | 22.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,176 | 13.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 32,190 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 808 | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 50,919 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,241 | 12.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 769 | 12.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,765 | 44.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,707 | 43.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78537 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 44,880 | 87.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,722 | 9.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,483 | 73.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,180 | 25.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 362 | 7.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 59 | 1.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 37,583 | 73.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 203 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 13,451 | 6626.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 13,451 | 6626.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 13,451 | 6626.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 52 | 25.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1 | 0.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 13,271 | 6537.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 72 | 35.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78537 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 45,437 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,357 | 14.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 39,080 | 86.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 39,074 | 86.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 5 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78537 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,828 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,360 | 89.4% | 89.4% |
Donna, TX78537