78577 ZIP Code
Pharr, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78577 |
| City/Town: | Pharr |
| County: | Hidalgo |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 79,496 |
| Median Household Income: | $44,871 |
| Per Capita Income: | $26,905 |
| Total Housing Units: | 26,783 |
| Median Home Value: | $98,300 |
| Land Area: | 26.0 sq miles
67.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 26.1634, -98.1939 |
Population Information (78577 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 79,496 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 38,143 | 48.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 41,353 | 52.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 29.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 7,224 | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 6,428 | 8.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 8,132 | 10.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 7,242 | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 5,950 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 11,249 | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 10,346 | 13.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 8,085 | 10.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,054 | 3.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,208 | 4.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,771 | 6.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,766 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,041 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78577 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $98,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $925 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 26,783 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 23,309 | 87.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,474 | 13.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 13,668 | 58.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,641 | 41.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78577 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 44,520 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 8,334 | 18.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 5,210 | 11.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 12,584 | 28.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8,418 | 18.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,233 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,656 | 12.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,085 | 4.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 69.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78577 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $44,871 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $62,924 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $50,385 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $26,905 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78577 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 33,372 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 31,316 | 93.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,022 | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 22,771 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 23,436 | 74.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,651 | 14.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 3,173 | 10.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 56 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78577 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 45,417 | 57.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 429 | 0.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 36 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 118 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 8,683 | 10.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 24,808 | 31.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 33,182 | 41.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 75,542 | 95.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 72,961 | 91.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 190 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 45 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,346 | 3.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78577 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 2,199 | 9.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,685 | 7.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 3,051 | 13.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,881 | 12.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,651 | 11.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,817 | 16.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,590 | 11.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,836 | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 648 | 2.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 951 | 4.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78577 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 24,165 | 77.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 3,371 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 98 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 393 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 780 | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,060 | 6.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78577 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 1,165 | 3.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,661 | 8.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,909 | 6.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 1,456 | 4.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,544 | 11.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,605 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 655 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,432 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,358 | 7.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 7,687 | 24.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 3,277 | 10.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 2,250 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,317 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78577 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 30.5% | 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 (78577 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 53,896 | 67.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 25,348 | 31.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 32,574 | 41.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 25,498 | 32.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78577 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 19,054 | 81.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,795 | 24.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,482 | 10.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,994 | 8.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 434 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 7,327 | 31.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78577 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 15,729 | 58.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 652 | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,569 | 5.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,455 | 9.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,172 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 254 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 505 | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 4,307 | 16.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 140 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78577 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 226 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 4,857 | 18.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 8,511 | 31.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 5,004 | 18.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,212 | 12.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,452 | 9.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,232 | 4.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 715 | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 458 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 116 | 0.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78577 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 617 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,510 | 9.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 8,544 | 31.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 11,923 | 44.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,927 | 10.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 262 | 1.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78577 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,055 | 8.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,033 | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 19,828 | 85.1% | 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: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 379 | 1.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78577 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,590 | 6.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,575 | 32.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 9,423 | 40.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,721 | 20.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78577 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 2,718 | 19.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 4,254 | 31.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,780 | 20.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,980 | 14.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,329 | 9.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 501 | 3.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 86 | 0.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 20 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78577 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,246 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $447 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $925 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.46 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.32 | 2.38 |
Households (78577 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 23,309 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 11,891 | 51.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 6,112 | 26.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,268 | 14.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,811 | 29.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 11,747 | 50.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,935 | 25.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.40 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.85 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78577 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,921 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 11,023 | 39.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 14,220 | 50.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 505 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,650 | 5.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 10,279 | 36.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78577 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 25,419 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,758 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,936 | 7.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 10,548 | 41.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 6,082 | 23.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,095 | 20.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78577 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 53,093 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,384 | 2.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 79,394 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 8,861 | 11.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 829 | 9.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,598 | 51.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,434 | 38.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78577 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 70,469 | 88.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,741 | 9.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 6,248 | 80.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 775 | 10.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 258 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 718 | 9.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78577 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 55,405 | 69.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,106 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 24,091 | 2178.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 24,091 | 2178.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 24,091 | 2178.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 79 | 7.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 5 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 23,877 | 2158.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 25 | 2.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78577 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 72,272 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,851 | 16.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 60,421 | 83.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 60,091 | 83.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 191 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 106 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 33 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78577 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 23,309 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 20,706 | 88.8% | 89.4% |
Pharr, TX78577