78570 ZIP Code
Mercedes, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78570 |
| City/Town: | Mercedes |
| County: | Hidalgo |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 35,043 |
| Median Household Income: | $38,396 |
| Per Capita Income: | $22,128 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,998 |
| Median Home Value: | $83,500 |
| Land Area: | 75.2 sq miles
194.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 26.1715, -97.9110 |
Population Information (78570 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 35,043 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,969 | 48.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,074 | 51.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 27.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,553 | 7.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,156 | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,743 | 10.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,849 | 11.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,900 | 8.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,306 | 12.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,571 | 13.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,949 | 8.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,570 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,236 | 3.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,361 | 6.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,366 | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 483 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78570 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $83,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $626 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,998 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,267 | 84.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,731 | 15.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,971 | 75.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,296 | 24.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78570 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,842 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 4,557 | 24.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,787 | 14.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,751 | 25.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,508 | 18.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 909 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,409 | 7.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 921 | 4.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 61.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 12.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78570 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $38,396 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $56,269 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $49,000 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $22,128 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78570 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,830 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,214 | 88.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,595 | 11.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,004 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,362 | 76.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,609 | 13.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,091 | 8.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 152 | 1.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78570 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,034 | 51.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6 | 0.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 23 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 6 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,220 | 12.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 12,751 | 36.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 16,914 | 48.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 33,572 | 95.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 32,119 | 91.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 79 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,374 | 3.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78570 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 797 | 8.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 968 | 10.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,040 | 11.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,439 | 15.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 970 | 10.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,759 | 19.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 626 | 6.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,176 | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 303 | 3.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 189 | 2.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78570 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,296 | 67.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 932 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 59 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 323 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 977 | 8.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,330 | 10.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78570 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 524 | 4.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,068 | 8.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 637 | 5.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 163 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,625 | 13.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 504 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 142 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 447 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,028 | 8.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,508 | 28.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,485 | 12.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 560 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 523 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78570 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 34.5% | 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 (78570 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,475 | 69.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,916 | 31.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,319 | 43.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 10,547 | 30.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78570 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,050 | 76.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,697 | 29.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,576 | 17.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,087 | 11.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 134 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,522 | 38.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78570 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,593 | 69.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 60 | 0.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 632 | 5.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 371 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 80 | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 164 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 168 | 1.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,867 | 17.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 63 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78570 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 96 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,419 | 12.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,425 | 22.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,810 | 16.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,950 | 17.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,238 | 11.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 765 | 7.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 581 | 5.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 334 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 380 | 3.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78570 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 145 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,225 | 11.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,302 | 30.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,014 | 36.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,024 | 18.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 288 | 2.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78570 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 647 | 7.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 522 | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,089 | 87.3% | 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: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78570 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 631 | 6.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,017 | 32.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,099 | 33.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,520 | 27.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78570 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,620 | 23.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,465 | 35.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,631 | 23.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 567 | 8.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 497 | 7.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 184 | 2.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 7 | 0.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78570 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,180 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $416 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $626 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.84 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.59 | 2.38 |
Households (78570 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,267 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,857 | 52.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,398 | 25.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 933 | 10.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,980 | 32.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,450 | 48.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,087 | 33.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.78 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 4.36 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78570 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,250 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,240 | 42.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,952 | 48.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 234 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 523 | 4.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,825 | 39.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78570 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,845 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 664 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 448 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,847 | 49.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,121 | 26.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,765 | 14.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78570 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,354 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 586 | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 35,022 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,634 | 13.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 538 | 11.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,116 | 45.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,980 | 42.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78570 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 31,425 | 89.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,915 | 8.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,036 | 69.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 701 | 24.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 159 | 5.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 178 | 6.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78570 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,105 | 80.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 305 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,938 | 2274.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,938 | 2274.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,938 | 2274.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 15 | 4.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 6,908 | 2264.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 15 | 4.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78570 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,490 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 4,907 | 15.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 27,583 | 84.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 27,512 | 84.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 65 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 6 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78570 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,267 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,994 | 86.3% | 89.4% |
Mercedes, TX78570