Zip code 78562: La Villa, Texas

Q: What city is zip code 78562?

78562 is assigned to La Villa, Texas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 78562 in?

78562 is in Hidalgo County, Texas.

Q: What is the population of 78562?

About 3,211 people live in 78562, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 78562?

The median household income in 78562 is $31,522.

Q: What zip codes are near 78562?

The closest zip codes to 78562 are 78593, 78594, 78543, 78599, 78538.

Residential delivery areaHidalgo CountyCentral Time

Population

3,211

Median household income

$32K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$102K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

35.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

21 sq mi

150 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 78562

78562 is a small-town zip code in La Villa, Texas (Hidalgo County), covering 21 sq mi of land. About 3,211 people live here, or 150 per square mile. The median resident is 35.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $31,522 a year, about 39% of the national median of $80,734. 26.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $102,400, or 3.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 82% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.7 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; healthcare; and construction and repair. 94% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 78562 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Government workers30.1%
98th
U.S. 14.5% · TX 14.1%125th of 1,810 in TX
Poverty rate26.2%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · TX 13.8%186th of 1,794 in TX
Uninsured rate16.6%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · TX 17.1%820th of 1,808 in TX
Healthcare workers12.9%
88th
U.S. 9.7% · TX 8.6%226th of 1,810 in TX
Unemployment rate8.1%
87th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · TX 5.3%272nd of 1,810 in TX
Income inequality (Gini)0.496
87th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · TX 0.478218th of 1,785 in TX
Foreign-born residents28.2%
85th
U.S. 14.1% · TX 17.6%149th of 1,818 in TX
Homeownership rate81.5%
82nd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · TX 62.6%545th of 1,792 in TX
Rent-burdened renters55%
66th
U.S. 51.1% · TX 51.7%528th of 1,692 in TX
Residents under 1820.9%
39th
U.S. 22% · TX 25%1,243rd of 1,818 in TX
Housing vacancy5.2%
35th
U.S. 10.1% · TX 9.4%1,519th of 1,794 in TX
Median age35.2
22nd
U.S. 38.9 · TX 35.61,239th of 1,817 in TX
Population density150/sq mi
17th
U.S. 95/sq mi · TX 116/sq mi844th of 1,818 in TX
Median earnings per worker$35,220
9th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · TX $47,5751,449th of 1,794 in TX
Average commute18.7 min
8th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · TX 26.7 min1,523rd of 1,738 in TX
Residents 65 and older10%
8th
U.S. 17.2% · TX 13.4%1,534th of 1,818 in TX
Population3,211
5th
U.S. 334,922,499 · TX 30,188,4241,140th of 1,818 in TX
Median home value$102,400
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · TX $283,8001,498th of 1,679 in TX
Self-employed workers4.7%
3rd
U.S. 10% · TX 10.5%1,646th of 1,810 in TX
Broadband access76%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · TX 91.4%1,604th of 1,792 in TX
Median household income$31,522
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · TX $78,4761,685th of 1,712 in TX
Per capita income$14,966
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · TX $40,7521,771st of 1,813 in TX
Bachelor's degree or higher5.2%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TX 33.8%1,738th of 1,811 in TX
Work from home2.2%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · TX 14.4%1,576th of 1,810 in TX
Diversity index2
1st
U.S. 61.4 · TX 67.11,782nd of 1,818 in TX
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · TX 6.2%1,779th of 1,818 in TX
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · TX 3.8%1,538th of 1,810 in TX

Measure	78562	Hidalgo	TX	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TX
Government workers	30.1%	16.8%	14.1%	14.5%	98th	125th of 1,810
Poverty rateWeakness	26.2%	26.7%	13.8%	12.5%	93rd	186th of 1,794
Uninsured rateWeakness	16.6%	28.2%	17.1%	8.4%	91st	820th of 1,808
Healthcare workers	12.9%	11.6%	8.6%	9.7%	88th	226th of 1,810
Unemployment rateWeakness	8.1%	7.6%	5.3%	5.2%	87th	272nd of 1,810
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.496	0.477	0.478	0.483	87th	218th of 1,785
Foreign-born residents	28.2%	26.1%	17.6%	14.1%	85th	149th of 1,818
Homeownership rateStrength	81.5%	67.5%	62.6%	65.2%	82nd	545th of 1,792
Rent-burdened renters	55%	48.7%	51.7%	51.1%	66th	528th of 1,692
Residents under 18	20.9%	31%	25%	22%	39th	1,243rd of 1,818
Housing vacancy	5.2%	12.4%	9.4%	10.1%	35th	1,519th of 1,794
Median age	35.2	30.5	35.6	38.9	22nd	1,239th of 1,817
Population density	150/sq mi	568/sq mi	116/sq mi	95/sq mi	17th	844th of 1,818
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,220	$32,284	$47,575	$49,666	9th	1,449th of 1,794
Average commuteStrength	18.7 min	22.5 min	26.7 min	26.4 min	8th	1,523rd of 1,738
Residents 65 and older	10%	11.7%	13.4%	17.2%	8th	1,534th of 1,818
Population	3,211	891,977	30,188,424	334,922,499	5th	1,140th of 1,818
Median home value	$102,400	$140,900	$283,800	$332,700	3rd	1,498th of 1,679
Self-employed workers	4.7%	13.9%	10.5%	10%	3rd	1,646th of 1,810
Broadband accessWeakness	76%	88%	91.4%	91%	2nd	1,604th of 1,792
Median household incomeWeakness	$31,522	$54,338	$78,476	$80,734	1st	1,685th of 1,712
Per capita incomeWeakness	$14,966	$23,117	$40,752	$44,673	1st	1,771st of 1,813
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	5.2%	20.6%	33.8%	35.7%	1st	1,738th of 1,811
Work from home	2.2%	9.2%	14.4%	15.1%	1st	1,576th of 1,810
Diversity index	2	15.1	67.1	61.4	1st	1,782nd of 1,818
Veterans	0%	3.2%	6.2%	6.2%	1st	1,779th of 1,818
Tech workers	0%	1.1%	3.8%	3.8%	1st	1,538th of 1,810

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

16%

5–17

14%

18–24

15%

25–34

25%

35–44

11%

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

35.2

Under 18

20.9%

65 and over

10%

Race and ethnicity

White0.4%
Black0%
Hispanic99%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.6%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

28.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

63.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

Spanish

94%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 712
Average household size: 3
Family households: 70.4%
Married couples: 38.3%
Living alone: 28.5%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 60% / 40%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

43%

$25–50k

19%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

18%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

78562

$31,522

Hidalgo Co.

$54,338

Texas

$78,476

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$14,966

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

26.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.496

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

78562

$102,400

Hidalgo Co.

$140,900

Texas

$283,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

78562

—

Hidalgo Co.

$957

Texas

$1,403

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

85%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

10%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 751
Owner-occupied: 81.5%
Vacant: 5.2%
Median year built: 1991
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 55%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 18.8%
Home value to income: 3.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

89%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

31%

10–19

20%

20–29

24%

30–44

16%

45–59

60+

Average commute

18.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

8.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

34.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

14%

Healthcare

13%

Construction and repair

13%

Education

Production

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Food service

Management

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Education

24%

Manufacturing

15%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Agriculture and mining

11%

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Retail

Professional and technical services

Other services

Wholesale

Restaurants and hotels

0.8%

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$35,220

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

4.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

30.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	78562	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$52,404	$74,888
Service	$18,536	$26,804
Sales and office	$25,536	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$44,306	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,322	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

49%

High school

32%

Some college

10%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

0.8%

High school graduate or higher: 51.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.8%
Households with broadband: 76%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 60.7%
No internet access: 20.4%
Without health insurance: 16.6%
Limited-English households: 21.5%

Geography

City (USPS): La Villa
State: Texas
County: Hidalgo County
Center point: 26.2838° N, 97.8912° W
Land area: 21 sq mi
Water area: 1.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

La Villa3% of zip
Laguna Seca (unincorporated)1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 78562

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
78593	Santa Rosa, TX	4.2 mi	5,455	$48,649	$85,100
78594	Sebastian, TX	6.8 mi	1,206	$23,307	$38,300
78543	Elsa, TX	7.2 mi	8,400	$44,527	$87,800
78599	Weslaco, TX	7.6 mi	35,454	$58,349	$125,400
78538	Edcouch, TX	7.7 mi	11,982	$40,399	$92,100
78570	Mercedes, TX	7.9 mi	34,348	$41,965	$86,500
78558	La Blanca, TX	8.2 mi	722	$57,969	$53,500
78535	Combes, TX	10 mi	425	$39,000	$107,300
78559	La Feria, TX	10 mi	12,169	$49,383	$103,800
78552	Harlingen, TX	11 mi	42,332	$69,811	$169,300
78551	Harlingen, TX · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
78569	Lyford, TX	11 mi	4,342	$58,950	$117,000

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Questions about 78562

What city is zip code 78562?

78562 is assigned to La Villa, Texas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 78562 in?

78562 is in Hidalgo County, Texas.

What is the population of 78562?

About 3,211 people live in 78562, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 78562 in?

78562 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 78562?

The median household income in 78562 is $31,522.

What zip codes are near 78562?

The closest zip codes to 78562 are 78593, 78594, 78543, 78599, 78538.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78562, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.