78559 ZIP Code
La Feria, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78559 |
| City/Town: | La Feria |
| County: | Cameron |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,973 |
| Median Household Income: | $42,861 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,156 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,933 |
| Median Home Value: | $94,300 |
| Land Area: | 36.3 sq miles
94.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.9 sq miles
2.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 26.1457, -97.8257 |
Population Information (78559 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,973 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,111 | 47.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,862 | 52.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 823 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,359 | 10.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,402 | 10.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,196 | 9.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 775 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,547 | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,428 | 11.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,476 | 11.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 437 | 3.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 400 | 3.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,175 | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 683 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 272 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78559 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $94,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $886 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,933 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,037 | 81.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 896 | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,952 | 73.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,085 | 26.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78559 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,418 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,048 | 14.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 973 | 13.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,204 | 29.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,472 | 19.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 606 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 711 | 9.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 404 | 5.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 72.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78559 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $42,861 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $62,646 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $58,467 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,156 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78559 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,961 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,688 | 94.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 273 | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,060 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,188 | 68.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 869 | 18.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 631 | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78559 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,813 | 67.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 15 | 0.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 86 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 19 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 576 | 4.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,464 | 26.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,017 | 31.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 11,978 | 92.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 11,662 | 89.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 54 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 262 | 2.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78559 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 337 | 8.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 319 | 7.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 491 | 12.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 490 | 12.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 734 | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 532 | 13.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 199 | 4.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 604 | 15.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 212 | 5.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 119 | 2.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78559 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,873 | 82.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 338 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 25 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 94 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 32 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 188 | 4.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78559 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 32 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 497 | 10.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 190 | 4.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 48 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 527 | 11.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 202 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 56 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 146 | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 537 | 11.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,389 | 29.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 338 | 7.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 235 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 491 | 10.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78559 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 26.8% | 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 (78559 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,152 | 78.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,098 | 39.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,985 | 46.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,821 | 21.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78559 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,817 | 69.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,379 | 34.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 937 | 23.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 365 | 9.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 23 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,093 | 27.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78559 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,075 | 62.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 153 | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 150 | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 87 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 151 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 31 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 17 | 0.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,263 | 25.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78559 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 11 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 573 | 11.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 959 | 19.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 717 | 14.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,344 | 27.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 642 | 13.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 115 | 2.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 266 | 5.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 279 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 27 | 0.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78559 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 99 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 469 | 9.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,301 | 26.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,139 | 43.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 816 | 16.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 109 | 2.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78559 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 142 | 3.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 70 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,825 | 94.7% | 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 (78559 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 270 | 6.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,345 | 33.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,498 | 37.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 924 | 22.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78559 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 622 | 21.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 920 | 31.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 546 | 18.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 294 | 10.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 362 | 12.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 173 | 5.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 35 | 1.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78559 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,286 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $413 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $886 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.10 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.53 | 2.38 |
Households (78559 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,037 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,802 | 44.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 696 | 17.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 638 | 15.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,437 | 35.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,530 | 37.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,596 | 39.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.21 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 4.09 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78559 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,472 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,432 | 32.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,319 | 51.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 57 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 391 | 8.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,515 | 33.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78559 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,293 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 261 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 281 | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,164 | 50.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,112 | 25.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 475 | 11.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78559 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,590 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 647 | 7.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,973 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,964 | 15.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 393 | 20.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 623 | 31.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 948 | 48.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78559 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,655 | 97.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 230 | 1.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 142 | 61.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 87 | 37.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 13 | 5.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 1 | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78559 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,942 | 84.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 33 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,031 | 6154.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,031 | 6154.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,031 | 6154.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,011 | 6093.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78559 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,150 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 4,913 | 40.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 7,237 | 59.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 7,217 | 59.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 20 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78559 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,037 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,447 | 85.4% | 89.4% |
La Feria, TX78559