ZIP Code 78542, TX
Living in 78542
Bikeability2
Walkability3
Commute73
Public Transit3
Affordability93
Public Safety70
Airports6
Hospitals68
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools36
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
77kPopulation+15k (2010–19)
27 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
87%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years30%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years11%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian4%
Hispanic or Latino94%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school40%
High school graduate24%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household87%
Householder living alone10%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
73%Above Poverty+10% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector69%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office26%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$84kMedian Home Value+$8.9k (2010–19)
43%Built 2000 or Later
$512Median Monthly Rent+$178 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home20%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later8%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200929%
Built 1990 to 199926%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%
Home Value
Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity92%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas3%
Crime
Violent Crime in 78542
United States45
Texas51
McAllen Metro Area34
Hidalgo County34
Property Crime in 78542
United States48
Texas58
McAllen Metro Area57
Hidalgo County57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (63%)(34%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump30%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar | 68 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr | 74 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 80 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 84 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 85 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 86 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 67 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 60 | 1 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 78542
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding63
Tornado13
Coastal Flooding2
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 78542, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 78542, TX
St Joseph Catholic School
12 miles, SW
Harvest Christian Academy
12 miles, SW
St Matthew's Episcopal School
13 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 78542, TX
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
11 miles, SW
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
75 miles, N
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
99 miles, NE
Texas A & M International University
113 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 78542, TX
South Texas Health System
14 miles, SW
Cornerstone Regional Hospital
15 miles, SW
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance
15 miles, SW
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
20 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 78542, TX
McAllen Miller International Airport
21 miles, SW
Valley International Airport
31 miles, SE
Corpus Christi International Airport
98 miles, N