78582 ZIP Code
Rio Grande City, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78582 |
| City/Town: | Rio Grande City |
| County: | Starr |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 44,988 |
| Median Household Income: | $40,221 |
| Per Capita Income: | $22,094 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,806 |
| Median Home Value: | $97,700 |
| Land Area: | 565.3 sq miles
1464.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.6 sq miles
4.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 26.5309, -98.7402 |
Population Information (78582 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 44,988 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 22,282 | 49.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 22,706 | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 28.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,889 | 8.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 4,237 | 9.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 4,271 | 9.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,270 | 9.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,855 | 8.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,881 | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,650 | 12.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,215 | 11.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,618 | 3.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,744 | 3.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,400 | 5.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,187 | 2.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 771 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78582 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $97,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $696 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,806 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,422 | 83.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,384 | 16.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,253 | 74.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,169 | 25.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78582 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 24,466 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 5,892 | 24.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,439 | 14.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,730 | 27.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,164 | 17.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,221 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,174 | 8.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 846 | 3.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 61.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 12.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78582 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $40,221 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $59,239 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $45,292 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $22,094 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78582 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,113 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,944 | 88.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,169 | 11.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,761 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,146 | 65.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,809 | 22.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,918 | 11.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 71 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78582 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 26,256 | 58.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 51 | 0.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 45 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 34 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,006 | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 15,596 | 34.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 18,534 | 41.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 42,743 | 95.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 40,323 | 89.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 26 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,394 | 5.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78582 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,444 | 11.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,376 | 11.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,591 | 12.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,188 | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,020 | 16.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,550 | 12.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,157 | 9.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,369 | 11.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 368 | 3.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 359 | 2.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78582 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,873 | 70.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,576 | 15.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 572 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 149 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,072 | 6.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78582 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 837 | 4.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,164 | 12.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 647 | 3.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 81 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,941 | 11.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,251 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 63 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 459 | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 685 | 4.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,949 | 35.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,162 | 6.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 812 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 893 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78582 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 32.4% | 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 (78582 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 29,414 | 65.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,520 | 30.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,354 | 38.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 15,049 | 33.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78582 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,927 | 79.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,342 | 26.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,738 | 14.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,453 | 11.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 114 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,495 | 36.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78582 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,854 | 80.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 283 | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 447 | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 168 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 302 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 69 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 145 | 1.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,532 | 10.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78582 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 50 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,123 | 14.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,300 | 22.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,011 | 20.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,788 | 18.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,794 | 12.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 837 | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 417 | 2.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 266 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 220 | 1.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78582 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 398 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,094 | 7.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,541 | 23.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,207 | 48.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,310 | 15.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 256 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78582 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 530 | 4.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 396 | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 11,208 | 90.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 38 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 15 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 226 | 1.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78582 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,162 | 9.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,238 | 34.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,000 | 32.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,022 | 24.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78582 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,802 | 19.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,958 | 32.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,824 | 19.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,047 | 11.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 987 | 10.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 480 | 5.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 130 | 1.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 25 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78582 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,367 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $379 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $696 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.66 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.33 | 2.38 |
Households (78582 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,422 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,903 | 47.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,166 | 25.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,591 | 12.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,499 | 36.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,289 | 50.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,981 | 24.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.57 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 4.07 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78582 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,831 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,449 | 40.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,272 | 45.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 385 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,076 | 6.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,859 | 37.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78582 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 15,065 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,263 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 674 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6,919 | 45.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,331 | 22.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,878 | 19.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78582 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 30,016 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 603 | 2.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 44,463 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,322 | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 663 | 10.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,519 | 55.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,140 | 33.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78582 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 40,201 | 89.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,145 | 9.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,431 | 58.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,301 | 31.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 155 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 413 | 10.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78582 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 34,052 | 75.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 593 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 10,936 | 1844.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 10,936 | 1844.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 10,936 | 1844.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 3 | 0.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 10,899 | 1837.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78582 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 41,099 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 4,168 | 10.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 36,931 | 89.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 36,894 | 89.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 34 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78582 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,422 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,017 | 88.7% | 89.4% |
Rio Grande City, TX78582