78572 ZIP Code
Mission, Texas
January 21, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 78572 |
| City/Town: | Mission |
| County: | Hidalgo |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 76,753 |
| Median Household Income: | $50,562 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,680 |
| Total Housing Units: | 31,755 |
| Median Home Value: | $113,600 |
| Land Area: | 53.7 sq miles
139.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 26.2015, -98.3572 |
Population Information (78572 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 76,753 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 37,703 | 49.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 39,050 | 50.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 4,536 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 5,206 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 7,043 | 9.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 6,646 | 8.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 5,485 | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,140 | 9.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 8,691 | 11.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 10,153 | 13.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,645 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 4,049 | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 6,919 | 9.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 5,575 | 7.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,665 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78572 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $113,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $853 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 31,755 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 25,476 | 80.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 6,279 | 19.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 18,868 | 74.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,608 | 25.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78572 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 47,837 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 7,585 | 15.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 5,171 | 10.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 11,773 | 24.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8,335 | 17.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,208 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,000 | 16.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,765 | 7.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 73.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78572 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $50,562 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $71,299 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $59,384 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,680 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78572 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 30,595 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 28,129 | 92.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,439 | 8.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 27,751 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 20,532 | 73.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,804 | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 3,771 | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78572 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 38,133 | 49.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 429 | 0.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 370 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,399 | 1.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 9,029 | 11.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 27,386 | 35.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 35,908 | 46.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 66,186 | 86.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 62,278 | 81.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 189 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 73 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,646 | 4.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78572 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 2,440 | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,543 | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 3,134 | 12.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,315 | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 3,181 | 12.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 4,766 | 18.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,607 | 10.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,023 | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,010 | 4.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,457 | 5.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78572 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 21,638 | 76.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,787 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 45 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 323 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 382 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,222 | 7.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78572 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 669 | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,658 | 9.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,173 | 7.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 1,231 | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,615 | 12.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,994 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 149 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,329 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,567 | 9.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 7,234 | 25.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,785 | 6.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,580 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,145 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78572 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 23.0% | 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 (78572 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 54,930 | 71.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 33,001 | 43.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 27,895 | 36.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 21,620 | 28.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78572 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 17,498 | 68.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 9,366 | 36.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,414 | 21.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,738 | 6.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 411 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 5,164 | 20.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78572 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 20,730 | 65.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 754 | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 505 | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,123 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 845 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 898 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 735 | 2.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 5,572 | 17.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 593 | 1.9% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78572 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 207 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 4,119 | 13.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 8,766 | 27.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 8,162 | 25.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 5,496 | 17.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,763 | 8.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,257 | 4.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 567 | 1.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 253 | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 165 | 0.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78572 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 827 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 4,170 | 13.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 9,199 | 29.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 11,555 | 36.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,777 | 15.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,227 | 3.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78572 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,360 | 5.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 549 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 23,105 | 90.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 11 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 223 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 228 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78572 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,775 | 7.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 10,261 | 40.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,543 | 29.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 5,897 | 23.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78572 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 3,136 | 16.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 5,298 | 28.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,374 | 17.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,117 | 11.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,808 | 14.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,789 | 9.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 202 | 1.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 144 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78572 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,508 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $425 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $853 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.08 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.80 | 2.38 |
Households (78572 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 25,476 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 13,082 | 51.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 5,667 | 22.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,576 | 14.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,858 | 30.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 9,484 | 37.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 9,746 | 38.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.00 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.63 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78572 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 29,464 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 10,379 | 35.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 15,474 | 52.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 950 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,984 | 6.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,107 | 27.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78572 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 21,773 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 810 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 794 | 3.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 9,942 | 45.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 5,482 | 25.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,745 | 21.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78572 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 55,722 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,533 | 4.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 76,550 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 12,256 | 16.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 661 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,966 | 40.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 6,629 | 54.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78572 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 66,872 | 87.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 9,010 | 11.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 6,063 | 67.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,220 | 24.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,147 | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 727 | 8.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78572 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 54,269 | 70.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,173 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 22,484 | 1916.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 22,484 | 1916.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 22,484 | 1916.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 156 | 13.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 164 | 14.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 20,842 | 1776.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 371 | 31.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78572 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 72,217 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,802 | 19.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 58,415 | 80.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 57,115 | 79.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 449 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 745 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 106 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78572 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 25,476 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 23,287 | 91.4% | 89.4% |
Mission, TX78572