78573 ZIP Code
Mission, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78573 |
| City/Town: | Mission |
| County: | Hidalgo |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 43,555 |
| Median Household Income: | $47,038 |
| Per Capita Income: | $25,531 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,964 |
| Median Home Value: | $130,800 |
| Land Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 26.4097, -98.2242 |
Population Information (78573 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 43,555 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 21,518 | 49.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 22,037 | 50.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 27.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,573 | 8.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,915 | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 4,399 | 10.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,017 | 9.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,708 | 8.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,526 | 15.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,167 | 11.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,705 | 10.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,973 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,655 | 3.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,246 | 5.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,234 | 2.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 437 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78573 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $130,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $835 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,964 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,790 | 90.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,174 | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,304 | 70.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,486 | 29.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78573 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,943 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 5,696 | 23.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,381 | 14.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,026 | 25.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,515 | 18.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,133 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,405 | 10.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 787 | 3.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 62.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 13.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78573 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $47,038 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $66,956 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $52,402 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $25,531 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78573 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,130 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,178 | 89.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,930 | 10.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,774 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,412 | 72.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,671 | 15.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 2,031 | 11.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 64 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78573 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,254 | 44.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 62 | 0.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 150 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 187 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,890 | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 21,012 | 48.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 23,836 | 54.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 42,358 | 97.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 41,043 | 94.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 135 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,180 | 2.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78573 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 825 | 7.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 679 | 5.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,558 | 13.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,537 | 13.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,450 | 12.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,813 | 15.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,327 | 11.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,546 | 13.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 619 | 5.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 436 | 3.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78573 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,687 | 73.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,811 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 62 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 89 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 325 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,328 | 7.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78573 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 575 | 3.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,816 | 16.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 962 | 5.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 313 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,036 | 11.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 926 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 110 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 632 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,842 | 10.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,881 | 22.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,411 | 8.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 951 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 723 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78573 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 24.5% | 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 (78573 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,524 | 60.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,160 | 30.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,808 | 34.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 17,009 | 39.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78573 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,997 | 84.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,067 | 26.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,160 | 9.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 863 | 7.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 277 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,946 | 33.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78573 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,770 | 67.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 167 | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 482 | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,077 | 8.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 454 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 262 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 221 | 1.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,473 | 11.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 58 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78573 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 124 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,793 | 21.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,914 | 30.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,660 | 20.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,958 | 15.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 915 | 7.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 283 | 2.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 81 | 0.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 161 | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 75 | 0.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78573 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 193 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 793 | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,602 | 27.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,065 | 46.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,793 | 13.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 518 | 4.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78573 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 234 | 2.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 456 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 11,014 | 93.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 36 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 27 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78573 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 712 | 6.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,947 | 25.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,528 | 38.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,603 | 30.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78573 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 964 | 11.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,168 | 26.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,611 | 19.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,613 | 19.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,020 | 12.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 598 | 7.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 277 | 3.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 53 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78573 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,473 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $445 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $835 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.74 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.58 | 2.38 |
Households (78573 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,790 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,632 | 56.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,567 | 30.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,521 | 12.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,902 | 24.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,400 | 54.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,883 | 24.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.69 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 4.09 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78573 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,167 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,558 | 36.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,990 | 52.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 201 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,171 | 7.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,736 | 37.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78573 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 14,248 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 821 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 458 | 3.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 7,253 | 50.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,423 | 24.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,293 | 16.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78573 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 29,143 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 536 | 1.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 43,533 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,057 | 11.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 698 | 13.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,326 | 46.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,033 | 40.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78573 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 39,120 | 89.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,697 | 8.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,506 | 67.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 844 | 22.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 80 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 347 | 9.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78573 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 30,601 | 70.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 608 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 12,954 | 2130.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 12,954 | 2130.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 12,954 | 2130.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 17 | 2.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 12,840 | 2111.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 4 | 0.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78573 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 39,982 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 5,042 | 12.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 34,940 | 87.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 34,852 | 87.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 44 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 44 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78573 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,790 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,817 | 91.7% | 89.4% |
Mission, TX78573