78574 ZIP Code
Mission, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78574 |
| City/Town: | Mission |
| County: | Willacy |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 63,165 |
| Median Household Income: | $45,379 |
| Per Capita Income: | $24,483 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,077 |
| Median Home Value: | $107,800 |
| Land Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 26.2800, -98.3200 |
Population Information (78574 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 63,165 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 31,199 | 49.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 31,966 | 50.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 27.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 5,863 | 9.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 5,868 | 9.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 6,296 | 10.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 6,259 | 9.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,648 | 7.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 9,004 | 14.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 7,713 | 12.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 7,604 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,722 | 4.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,606 | 4.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,962 | 4.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,398 | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 222 | 0.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78574 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $107,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $814 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,077 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,492 | 91.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,585 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 12,798 | 77.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,694 | 22.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78574 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 34,231 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 8,571 | 25.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 6,140 | 17.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,569 | 22.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,866 | 14.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,831 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,005 | 11.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,249 | 3.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 57.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78574 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $45,379 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $65,202 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $50,171 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $24,483 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78574 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 25,686 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 22,921 | 89.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,753 | 10.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 18,197 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,048 | 70.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,007 | 13.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 3,842 | 16.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 24 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78574 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 30,062 | 47.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 190 | 0.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 143 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 42 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,933 | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 28,789 | 45.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 32,722 | 51.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 61,479 | 97.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 58,717 | 93.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 74 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 59 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,629 | 4.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78574 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,136 | 6.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,563 | 9.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,266 | 13.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,866 | 11.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,884 | 11.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,651 | 16.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,722 | 10.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,067 | 12.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 729 | 4.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 608 | 3.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78574 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 18,187 | 79.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,401 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 269 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 436 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 937 | 4.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78574 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 601 | 2.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 3,612 | 15.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,085 | 4.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 685 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,682 | 11.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,762 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 39 | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 725 | 3.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,299 | 10.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,378 | 23.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,637 | 7.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,746 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 670 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78574 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 33.0% | 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 (78574 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 38,769 | 61.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,383 | 27.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 23,420 | 37.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 24,374 | 38.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78574 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,996 | 84.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,895 | 23.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,610 | 9.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,792 | 10.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 333 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 5,949 | 36.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78574 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 13,221 | 73.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 321 | 1.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 158 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 358 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 420 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 74 | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 17 | 0.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 3,420 | 18.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 88 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78574 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 215 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,164 | 17.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 5,489 | 30.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 5,107 | 28.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,982 | 16.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 553 | 3.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 279 | 1.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 169 | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 119 | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 0 | 0.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78574 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 339 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 731 | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,189 | 23.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,762 | 54.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,506 | 13.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 550 | 3.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78574 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 325 | 2.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 756 | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 15,186 | 92.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 23 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 18 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 28 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 147 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78574 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 704 | 4.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,560 | 27.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,415 | 38.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,813 | 29.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78574 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,204 | 9.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 4,786 | 37.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,434 | 19.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,528 | 11.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,791 | 14.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 855 | 6.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 176 | 1.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 24 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78574 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,340 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $430 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $814 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.80 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.94 | 2.38 |
Households (78574 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,492 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 10,033 | 60.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 5,390 | 32.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,571 | 9.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,013 | 24.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 9,390 | 56.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,188 | 19.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.83 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 4.14 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78574 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,565 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,868 | 39.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 11,729 | 52.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 389 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 807 | 3.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,347 | 32.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78574 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 20,278 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,182 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,346 | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 9,430 | 46.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 5,035 | 24.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,285 | 16.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78574 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 41,407 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 775 | 1.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 63,143 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,871 | 12.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 1,250 | 15.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,027 | 51.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,594 | 33.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78574 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 57,088 | 90.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,080 | 8.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,509 | 69.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,310 | 25.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 572 | 11.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 261 | 5.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78574 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 42,777 | 67.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,055 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 20,388 | 1932.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 20,388 | 1932.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 20,388 | 1932.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 9 | 0.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 6 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 20,303 | 1924.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 13 | 1.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78574 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 57,302 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,577 | 11.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 50,725 | 88.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 50,423 | 88.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 234 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 42 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 26 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78574 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,492 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,398 | 93.4% | 89.4% |
Mission, TX78574