ZIP Code 78579, TX
Living in 78579
Bikeability4
Walkability15
Commute31
Public Transit4
Affordability100
Public Safety75
Airports6
Hospitals72
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools18
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.8kPopulation+1.3k (2010–19)
30 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+11% (2010–19)
98%Family Households+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Caucasian<1%
Hispanic or Latino100%
Education
Less than high school46%
High school graduate20%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household98%
Householder living alone2%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$28k (2010–19)
75%Above Poverty+27% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector56%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office17%
Service36%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$58kMedian Home Value-$6.1k (2010–19)
29%Built 2000 or Later
$362Median Monthly Rent+$27 (2010–19)
79%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later9%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199930%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Home Value
Less than $50K41%
$50K to $99K41%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity91%
LP gas9%
Crime
Violent Crime in 78579
United States45
Texas51
McAllen Metro Area34
Hidalgo County34
Property Crime in 78579
United States48
Texas58
McAllen Metro Area57
Hidalgo County57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (66%)(32%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton71%
Donald Trump25%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar | 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr | 75 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 80 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 84 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 85 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 86 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 61 | 1 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 78579
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding62
Tornado13
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 78579, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 78579, TX
First Christian Academy
5 miles, N
Mid Valley Christian School
6 miles, NW
San Martin De Porres Catholic School
6 miles, N
Little Einsteins Learning Center
9 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 78579, TX
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
20 miles, NW
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
100 miles, N
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
119 miles, N
Texas A & M International University
137 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 78579, TX
Knapp Medical Center
5 miles, N
Rio Grande State Center
17 miles, E
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
18 miles, NW
Harlingen Medical Center
18 miles, E
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 78579, TX
McAllen Miller International Airport
18 miles, W
Valley International Airport
21 miles, NE
Corpus Christi International Airport
120 miles, N