ZIP Code 78538, TX
Living in 78538
Bikeability
1
Walkability
3
Commute
61
Public Transit
1
Affordability
100
Public Safety
71
Airports
6
Hospitals
70
Colleges
57
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
10
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
11k
Population
+97 (2010–19)
31 y
Median Age
+5 (2010–19)
11%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
81%
Family Households
-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Caucasian1%
Hispanic or Latino99%
Education
Less than high school44%
High school graduate24%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household81%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$35k
Median Household Income
+$9k (2010–19)
67%
Above Poverty
+6% (2010–19)
25 mi
Average Commute
94%
Lived Here Last Year
+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K40%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector61%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office17%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$61k
Median Home Value
+$5.8k (2010–19)
33%
Built 2000 or Later
$349
Median Monthly Rent
+$71 (2010–19)
62%
Owner-Occupied
-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K41%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity84%
LP gas6%
Utility gas9%
Crime
Violent Crime in 78538
United States45
Texas51
McAllen Metro Area34
Hidalgo County34
Property Crime in 78538
United States48
Texas58
McAllen Metro Area57
Hidalgo County57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (68%)(30%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton72%
Donald Trump24%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar | 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr | 75 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 81 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 85 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 86 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 86 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 68 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 60 | 1 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 78538
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding63
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding2
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 78538, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 78538, TX
Sanctuary Academy of the Regional Bible Institute
12 miles, SW
St Joseph Catholic School
13 miles, SW
Little Einsteins Learning Center
13 miles, S
St Matthew's Episcopal School
13 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 78538, TX
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
13 miles, W
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
80 miles, N
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
101 miles, NE
Texas A & M International University
122 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 78538, TX
South Texas Health System
15 miles, SW
Knapp Medical Center
15 miles, S
Cornerstone Regional Hospital
16 miles, SW
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance
16 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 78538, TX
McAllen Miller International Airport
21 miles, SW
Valley International Airport
23 miles, SE
Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport
47 miles, SE
Corpus Christi International Airport
101 miles, N