78589 ZIP Code
San Juan, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78589 |
| City/Town: | San Juan |
| County: | Hidalgo |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 40,115 |
| Median Household Income: | $50,099 |
| Per Capita Income: | $27,229 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,424 |
| Median Home Value: | $104,500 |
| Land Area: | 25.5 sq miles
66.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 26.1512, -98.1593 |
Population Information (78589 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 40,115 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,557 | 51.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,558 | 48.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 29.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,576 | 8.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,138 | 7.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 4,566 | 11.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,430 | 8.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,017 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,893 | 12.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,695 | 11.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,758 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,770 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,853 | 4.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,357 | 5.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,342 | 3.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 720 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78589 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $104,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $880 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,424 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,276 | 90.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,148 | 9.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,785 | 77.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,491 | 22.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78589 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,388 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 4,523 | 20.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 4,099 | 18.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,957 | 26.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,499 | 15.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,256 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,310 | 10.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 744 | 3.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 61.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 13.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78589 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $50,099 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $60,364 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $52,335 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $27,229 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78589 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,091 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,710 | 92.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,301 | 7.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,257 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,957 | 76.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,515 | 16.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,238 | 7.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78589 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 23,395 | 58.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 21 | 0.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 16 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 43 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 17 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,748 | 9.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 12,875 | 32.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 16,344 | 40.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 38,914 | 97.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 37,688 | 93.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 29 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 44 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,153 | 2.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78589 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 467 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 844 | 7.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,440 | 12.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,096 | 9.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,772 | 15.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,401 | 21.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,486 | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,007 | 8.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 609 | 5.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 154 | 1.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78589 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,039 | 83.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,386 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 97 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 380 | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 696 | 4.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78589 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 502 | 3.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,890 | 12.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,046 | 6.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 247 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,877 | 11.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 923 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 148 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 375 | 2.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,344 | 8.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,738 | 23.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,650 | 10.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 932 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,038 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78589 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 25.3% | 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 (78589 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,413 | 68.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,644 | 34.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,643 | 39.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 12,504 | 31.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78589 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,366 | 83.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,705 | 24.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,135 | 10.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,130 | 10.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 217 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,202 | 28.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78589 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,709 | 78.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 150 | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 322 | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 265 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 324 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 52 | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,550 | 12.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 52 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78589 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 63 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,810 | 14.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,788 | 30.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,628 | 21.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,898 | 15.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,124 | 9.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 604 | 4.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 323 | 2.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 117 | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 69 | 0.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78589 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 49 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 644 | 5.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,790 | 22.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,319 | 50.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,357 | 19.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 265 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78589 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,349 | 12.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 465 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,418 | 83.5% | 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: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 44 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78589 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 551 | 4.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,553 | 31.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,894 | 34.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,278 | 29.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78589 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,360 | 15.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,812 | 32.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,464 | 28.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,150 | 13.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 716 | 8.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 252 | 2.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 12 | 0.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 19 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78589 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,325 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $401 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $880 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.49 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.74 | 2.38 |
Households (78589 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,276 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,648 | 59.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,462 | 30.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,124 | 10.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,916 | 25.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,792 | 51.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,196 | 28.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.55 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.82 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78589 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,333 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,261 | 36.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,569 | 52.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 408 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 818 | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,650 | 32.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78589 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,831 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 451 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 932 | 7.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6,357 | 49.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,621 | 20.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,470 | 19.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78589 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 26,791 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 730 | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 39,917 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,737 | 11.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 759 | 16.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,967 | 41.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,011 | 42.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78589 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 35,580 | 88.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,133 | 10.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,750 | 90.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 325 | 7.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 197 | 4.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 58 | 1.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78589 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 29,665 | 73.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 296 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 10,450 | 3530.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 10,450 | 3530.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 10,450 | 3530.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 2 | 0.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 10,405 | 3515.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78589 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,539 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,384 | 17.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 30,155 | 82.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 30,107 | 82.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 14 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 34 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78589 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,276 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,950 | 88.2% | 89.4% |
San Juan, TX78589