78557 ZIP Code
Hidalgo, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78557 |
| City/Town: | Hidalgo |
| County: | Hidalgo |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 14,075 |
| Median Household Income: | $45,919 |
| Per Capita Income: | $24,521 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,020 |
| Median Home Value: | $136,100 |
| Land Area: | 16.6 sq miles
43.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 26.1095, -98.2535 |
Population Information (78557 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,075 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,247 | 51.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,828 | 48.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 28.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,108 | 7.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,411 | 10.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,229 | 8.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,120 | 8.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,295 | 9.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,123 | 15.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,570 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,271 | 9.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 853 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 417 | 3.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,149 | 8.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 456 | 3.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 73 | 0.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78557 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $136,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $832 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,020 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,705 | 92.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 315 | 7.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,800 | 75.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 905 | 24.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78557 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,912 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,604 | 20.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 908 | 11.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,831 | 23.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,428 | 18.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 469 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,488 | 18.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 184 | 2.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 68.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78557 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $45,919 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $59,707 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $47,246 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $24,521 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78557 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,604 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,088 | 92.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 516 | 7.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,533 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,133 | 67.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,301 | 21.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 646 | 10.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78557 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,918 | 27.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3 | 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: | 5,799 | 41.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,355 | 30.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 10,154 | 72.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 13,970 | 99.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 13,271 | 94.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 684 | 4.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78557 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 212 | 5.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 188 | 5.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 465 | 12.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 577 | 15.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 572 | 15.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 654 | 17.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 431 | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 421 | 11.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 45 | 1.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 140 | 3.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78557 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,944 | 81.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 598 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 88 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 37 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 347 | 5.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78557 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 113 | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 279 | 4.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 388 | 6.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 340 | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 944 | 15.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 643 | 10.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 142 | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 392 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 369 | 6.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,344 | 22.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 369 | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 471 | 7.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 294 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78557 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 26.9% | 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 (78557 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,148 | 72.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,159 | 43.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,306 | 30.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,927 | 27.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78557 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,299 | 89.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 742 | 20.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 565 | 15.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 184 | 5.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 66 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 973 | 26.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78557 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,469 | 86.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 16 | 0.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 118 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 52 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 58 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 178 | 4.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 129 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78557 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 100 | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 449 | 11.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,024 | 50.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,047 | 26.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 244 | 6.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 137 | 3.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 19 | 0.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 0 | 0.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78557 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 81 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 197 | 4.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 615 | 15.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,194 | 54.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 850 | 21.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 83 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78557 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 96 | 2.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 83 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,440 | 92.8% | 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: | 86 | 2.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78557 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 126 | 3.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,134 | 30.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,319 | 35.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,126 | 30.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78557 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 123 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 471 | 16.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,115 | 39.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 605 | 21.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 346 | 12.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 118 | 4.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 22 | 0.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78557 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,180 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $605 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $832 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.93 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.37 | 2.38 |
Households (78557 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,705 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,019 | 54.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,138 | 30.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 471 | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,079 | 29.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,143 | 57.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 974 | 26.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.80 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 4.10 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78557 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,947 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,850 | 37.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,785 | 56.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 74 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 139 | 2.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,774 | 35.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78557 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,610 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 350 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 541 | 11.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,156 | 46.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 749 | 16.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 814 | 17.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78557 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,748 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 124 | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,075 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,502 | 10.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 87 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 671 | 44.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 744 | 49.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78557 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,483 | 95.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 554 | 3.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 323 | 58.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 58 | 10.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 37 | 6.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 173 | 31.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78557 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 8,711 | 61.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 384 | 2.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,364 | 1396.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,364 | 1396.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,364 | 1396.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 5,364 | 1396.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78557 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,967 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 581 | 4.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 12,386 | 95.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 12,360 | 95.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 26 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78557 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,705 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,578 | 96.6% | 89.4% |
Hidalgo, TX78557