78543 ZIP Code
Elsa, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78543 |
| City/Town: | Elsa |
| County: | Hidalgo |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | PO Box |
| Population: | 8,614 |
| Median Household Income: | $46,624 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,796 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,017 |
| Median Home Value: | $73,300 |
| Land Area: | 6.4 sq miles
16.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 26.3012, -98.0051 |
Population Information (78543 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 8,614 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,984 | 46.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,630 | 53.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 551 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 931 | 10.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 459 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 802 | 9.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 805 | 9.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 729 | 8.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,037 | 12.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,025 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 580 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 566 | 6.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 845 | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 244 | 2.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 40 | 0.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78543 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $73,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $707 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,017 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,815 | 93.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 202 | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,138 | 76.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 677 | 24.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78543 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,066 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 726 | 14.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 371 | 7.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,099 | 41.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,283 | 25.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 202 | 4.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 209 | 4.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 176 | 3.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 78.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 7.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78543 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $46,624 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $65,602 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $49,518 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,796 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78543 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,455 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,388 | 98.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 67 | 1.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,184 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,383 | 70.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 861 | 25.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 144 | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78543 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,612 | 53.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 0 | 0.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 131 | 1.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,871 | 44.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,002 | 46.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 8,514 | 98.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 8,450 | 98.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 64 | 0.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78543 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 57 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 180 | 6.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 442 | 15.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 215 | 7.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 678 | 24.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 322 | 11.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 315 | 11.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 358 | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 143 | 5.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 105 | 3.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78543 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,580 | 76.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 205 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 280 | 8.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 191 | 5.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78543 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 53 | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 308 | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 461 | 13.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 75 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 546 | 16.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 123 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 25 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 91 | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 381 | 11.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,102 | 32.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 94 | 2.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 68 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 61 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78543 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.4% | 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 (78543 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 6,542 | 75.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 3,503 | 40.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,146 | 36.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,072 | 24.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78543 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,196 | 78.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,028 | 36.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 341 | 12.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 380 | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 668 | 23.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78543 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,427 | 80.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 247 | 8.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 100 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 243 | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78543 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 403 | 13.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 862 | 28.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 382 | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 578 | 19.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 280 | 9.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 224 | 7.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 179 | 5.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 109 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 0 | 0.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78543 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 35 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 115 | 3.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 898 | 29.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,469 | 48.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 500 | 16.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78543 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 193 | 6.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 67 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,555 | 90.8% | 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: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78543 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 123 | 4.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 904 | 32.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,017 | 36.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 771 | 27.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78543 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 649 | 30.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 998 | 46.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 314 | 14.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 136 | 6.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 41 | 1.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78543 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,154 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $392 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $707 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.13 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.84 | 2.38 |
Households (78543 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,815 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,595 | 56.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 638 | 22.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 387 | 13.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 833 | 29.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,126 | 40.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 855 | 30.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.06 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.52 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78543 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,936 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 794 | 27.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,879 | 64.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 118 | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 99 | 3.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,413 | 48.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78543 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,607 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 53 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 93 | 3.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,186 | 45.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 375 | 14.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 900 | 34.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78543 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,351 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 164 | 2.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,614 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,450 | 16.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 241 | 16.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 503 | 34.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 706 | 48.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78543 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,186 | 95.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 368 | 4.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 368 | 100.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78543 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,466 | 86.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 128 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,148 | 896.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,148 | 896.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,148 | 896.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,148 | 896.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78543 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,063 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 1,159 | 14.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,904 | 85.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 6,904 | 85.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78543 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,815 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,361 | 83.9% | 89.4% |
Elsa, TX78543