78596 ZIP Code
Weslaco, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78596 |
| City/Town: | Weslaco |
| County: | Hidalgo |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 36,545 |
| Median Household Income: | $53,097 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,494 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,456 |
| Median Home Value: | $88,200 |
| Land Area: | 40.2 sq miles
104.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 26.0973, -97.9997 |
Population Information (78596 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 36,545 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,081 | 49.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,464 | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,265 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,224 | 8.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,276 | 9.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,171 | 8.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,377 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,686 | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,172 | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,512 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,511 | 4.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,666 | 4.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,857 | 7.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,151 | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 677 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78596 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $88,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $883 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,456 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,497 | 74.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,959 | 25.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,521 | 65.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,976 | 34.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78596 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,232 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 3,405 | 15.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,490 | 11.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,297 | 23.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,873 | 21.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,387 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,420 | 15.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,360 | 6.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 73.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78596 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $53,097 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $67,009 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $61,347 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,494 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78596 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,447 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,362 | 93.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,001 | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,484 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,438 | 72.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,662 | 18.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,129 | 7.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 133 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78596 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,607 | 53.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 406 | 1.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 365 | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 54 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,806 | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 12,307 | 33.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 16,063 | 44.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 31,863 | 87.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 30,180 | 82.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 291 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,392 | 3.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78596 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,115 | 9.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 754 | 6.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,359 | 11.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,060 | 9.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,238 | 10.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,945 | 16.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,534 | 13.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,760 | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 522 | 4.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 210 | 1.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78596 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,654 | 74.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,001 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 358 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 1,086 | 7.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,129 | 7.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78596 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 345 | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,050 | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 827 | 5.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 193 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,781 | 12.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 633 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 221 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 586 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 729 | 5.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,555 | 31.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,795 | 12.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,127 | 7.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 520 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78596 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.7% | 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 (78596 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,613 | 72.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,270 | 44.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,310 | 36.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 9,483 | 25.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78596 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,354 | 72.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,530 | 30.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,281 | 19.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 908 | 7.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 198 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,234 | 28.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78596 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,533 | 55.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 261 | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 603 | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 468 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 371 | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 280 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 901 | 5.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 3,941 | 25.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 98 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78596 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 94 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,009 | 13.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,196 | 20.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,300 | 14.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,562 | 23.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,276 | 14.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 804 | 5.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 579 | 3.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 339 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 297 | 1.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78596 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 302 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,951 | 12.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,367 | 34.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,749 | 37.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,580 | 10.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 507 | 3.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78596 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 906 | 7.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 373 | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 10,113 | 88.0% | 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: | 31 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 74 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78596 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,193 | 10.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,598 | 31.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,060 | 35.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,646 | 23.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78596 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 2,288 | 30.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,951 | 25.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,123 | 14.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 991 | 13.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 732 | 9.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 354 | 4.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 82 | 1.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78596 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,439 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $451 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $883 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.30 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.85 | 2.38 |
Households (78596 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,497 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,060 | 52.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,943 | 25.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,554 | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,317 | 28.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,778 | 41.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,869 | 33.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.15 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.70 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78596 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,464 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,742 | 35.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,170 | 53.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 465 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 812 | 6.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,629 | 34.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78596 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,148 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 562 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 555 | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,333 | 47.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,916 | 26.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,782 | 16.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78596 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 25,552 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,446 | 5.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 36,096 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,361 | 14.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 588 | 11.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,407 | 44.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,366 | 44.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78596 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 32,042 | 87.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,046 | 11.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,355 | 58.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,476 | 36.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 715 | 17.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 215 | 5.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78596 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 30,053 | 82.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 503 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,492 | 1290.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,492 | 1290.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,492 | 1290.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 8 | 1.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 33 | 6.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 6,176 | 1227.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 256 | 50.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78596 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 34,280 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,097 | 26.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 25,183 | 73.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 25,001 | 72.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 105 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 19 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 58 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78596 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,497 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,499 | 91.3% | 89.4% |
Weslaco, TX78596