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Population and households in ZIP 78501
Household size in ZIP 78501
| Period | ZIP 78501 | McAllen area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.07 | 3.67 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.06 | 3.72 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.94 | 3.66 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.76 | 3.42 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.31 | −0.25 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 78501 average 2.76 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Locally, though, the typical household here is smaller than in the McAllen area overall, where it has 3.42 people. Household size has dropped from 3.07 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 78501
| Period | ZIP 78501 | McAllen area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.9 | 28.7 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.1 | 29.5 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.7 | 30.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.3 | 31.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +3.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 78501 is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.3, against 40.1 nationally. Still, the population here is older than in the McAllen area as a whole, where the median age is 31.9. The median age has climbed from 32.9 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 78501
| Period | ZIP 78501 | McAllen area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 18.3% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 18.3% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 19.5% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 18.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 78501: 14.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Still, single parents are less common here than in the wider McAllen area (18.6%). The single-parent share is down 4.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 78501
Renters in ZIP 78501
| Period | ZIP 78501 | McAllen area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.4% | 29.2% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 49.9% | 32.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.3% | 32.0% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 51.3% | 32.5% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +3.4 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 78501: 51.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 65.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the west. The renter share has risen 4.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 78501
| Period | ZIP 78501 | McAllen area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 14.6% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 12.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 13.1% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 12.4% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 78501: 13.6% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 78501
| Period | ZIP 78501 | McAllen area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1991 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1993 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1995 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1998 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +7 | +8 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 78501 are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. Locally, though, homes here are older than in the McAllen area overall, where the median home dates to 1998. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 78501
| Period | ZIP 78501 | McAllen area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $681 | $597 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $711 | $652 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $741 | $737 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $975 | $987 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$294 | +$390 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 78501 pays $975 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $294 a month from 2006–10, a 43% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 78501
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 78501
| Period | ZIP 78501 | McAllen area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.5% | 15.1% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.8% | 16.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.9% | 18.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.5% | 20.3% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +5.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 78501 than nationally: 28.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Locally, though, the share is higher than in the wider McAllen area (20.3%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.0 points, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 78501
| Period | ZIP 78501 | McAllen area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.0% | 59.4% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 67.1% | 61.5% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 72.4% | 64.9% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 76.1% | 69.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +10.4 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly a quarter of adults in ZIP 78501 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 76.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Still, the rate is higher than in the McAllen area as a whole (69.8%). The share with a diploma is up 7.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 78501
| Period | ZIP 78501 | McAllen area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 10.2% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 10.5% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 6.7% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 7.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 78501 is close to the national rate: 5.2% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the wider McAllen area (7.6%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 78501 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 78501 | 2.76 | 36.3 | 14.9% | 51.3% | 13.6% | 1987 | $975 | 28.5% | 76.1% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 78503 | 3.10 | 33.3 | 16.2% | 40.6% | 12.5% | 1997 | $1,178 | 27.1% | 75.2% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 78504 | 3.26 | 33.5 | 13.4% | 30.2% | 9.7% | 1999 | $1,275 | 39.1% | 86.7% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 78577 | 3.54 | 30.1 | 22.2% | 40.9% | 12.9% | 2000 | $1,091 | 19.0% | 71.1% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 78589 | 3.45 | 33.9 | 17.7% | 20.8% | 10.9% | 1996 | $979 | 14.2% | 64.5% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 78539 | 2.63 | 35.9 | 17.6% | 45.2% | 11.8% | 1998 | $1,118 | 35.9% | 86.4% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 78573 | 3.58 | 29.1 | 18.3% | 33.9% | 11.0% | 2002 | $1,027 | 18.7% | 67.4% | 8.4% |
| ZIP 78572 | 3.04 | 37.8 | 16.3% | 27.9% | 16.7% | 1996 | $1,116 | 25.5% | 75.1% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 78557 | 3.71 | 30.3 | 21.0% | 19.4% | 8.6% | 2003 | $938 | 22.6% | 71.3% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 78516 | 3.60 | 32.4 | 21.8% | 24.4% | 18.8% | 1997 | $771 | 12.3% | 59.1% | 11.2% |
| ZIP 78574 | 3.73 | 29.2 | 22.2% | 19.8% | 9.9% | 2001 | $857 | 16.2% | 58.6% | 8.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 78501. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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