78599 ZIP Code
Weslaco, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78599 |
| City/Town: | Weslaco |
| County: | Hidalgo |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 35,999 |
| Median Household Income: | $56,566 |
| Per Capita Income: | $27,032 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,661 |
| Median Home Value: | $97,000 |
| Land Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 26.4097, -98.2242 |
Population Information (78599 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 35,999 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,497 | 48.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,502 | 51.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 26.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 4,230 | 11.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,114 | 8.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,728 | 10.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,067 | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,056 | 8.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,930 | 13.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,394 | 12.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,880 | 10.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,149 | 3.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,444 | 4.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,807 | 5.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,146 | 3.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 54 | 0.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78599 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $97,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $842 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,661 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,920 | 92.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 741 | 7.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,599 | 74.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,321 | 26.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78599 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,804 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 3,579 | 19.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,650 | 14.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,050 | 26.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,466 | 18.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 734 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,534 | 13.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 791 | 4.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 66.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78599 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $56,566 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $67,120 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $59,453 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $27,032 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78599 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,713 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,568 | 92.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,101 | 7.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,733 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,162 | 67.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,051 | 22.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,345 | 9.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78599 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,419 | 51.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 214 | 0.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 370 | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 68 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,580 | 12.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 12,348 | 34.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 16,670 | 46.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 34,821 | 96.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 32,647 | 90.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 77 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,097 | 5.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78599 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 893 | 10.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 402 | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 945 | 10.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 845 | 9.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 911 | 10.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,622 | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,714 | 19.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 854 | 9.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 520 | 5.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 214 | 2.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78599 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,929 | 73.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,326 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 33 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 67 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 784 | 5.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,042 | 7.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78599 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 764 | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 960 | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 889 | 6.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 286 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,380 | 10.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 751 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 140 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 289 | 2.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 742 | 5.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,686 | 34.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,246 | 9.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 786 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 649 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78599 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 24.9% | 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 (78599 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,660 | 68.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,868 | 33.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,639 | 37.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 11,272 | 31.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78599 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,784 | 87.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,237 | 25.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,015 | 11.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 951 | 10.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 168 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,030 | 34.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78599 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,167 | 74.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 28 | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 226 | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 308 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 227 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 290 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 245 | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,157 | 12.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78599 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 52 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,594 | 16.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,721 | 28.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,975 | 20.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,845 | 19.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 834 | 8.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 322 | 3.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 127 | 1.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 139 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 52 | 0.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78599 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 56 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 317 | 3.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,966 | 20.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,274 | 54.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,389 | 14.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 659 | 6.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78599 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 450 | 5.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 439 | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,939 | 89.0% | 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: | 47 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 45 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78599 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 415 | 4.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,695 | 30.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,191 | 35.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,619 | 29.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78599 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,142 | 17.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,298 | 34.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,079 | 16.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 825 | 12.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 961 | 14.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 251 | 3.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 43 | 0.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78599 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,193 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $370 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $842 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 4.12 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.78 | 2.38 |
Households (78599 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,920 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,866 | 54.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,636 | 29.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,054 | 11.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,527 | 28.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,940 | 55.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,256 | 25.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 4.03 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 4.42 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78599 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,263 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,872 | 39.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,240 | 50.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 346 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 587 | 4.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,825 | 39.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78599 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,639 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 604 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 787 | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,489 | 47.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,832 | 24.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,927 | 16.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78599 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,922 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 769 | 3.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 35,932 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,780 | 10.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 616 | 16.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,782 | 47.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,382 | 36.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78599 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 32,223 | 89.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,254 | 9.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,589 | 79.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 460 | 14.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 232 | 7.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 205 | 6.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78599 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,706 | 79.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 456 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 7,293 | 1599.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 7,293 | 1599.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 7,293 | 1599.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 22 | 4.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 7,170 | 1572.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 17 | 3.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78599 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 31,769 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 5,038 | 15.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 26,731 | 84.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 26,641 | 83.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 70 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 20 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78599 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,920 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,338 | 93.5% | 89.4% |
Weslaco, TX78599