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Population and households in ZIP 78558
Household size in ZIP 78558
| Period | ZIP 78558 | McAllen area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.37 | 3.67 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.92 | 3.72 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 4.36 | 3.66 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 4.09 | 3.42 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.28 | −0.25 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 78558 are large by national standards, averaging 4.09 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 4.37, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 78558
| Period | ZIP 78558 | McAllen area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.1 | 28.7 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 28.2 | 29.5 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 24.9 | 30.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 26.1 | 31.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.0 | +3.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 78558 is young: half of its residents are under 26.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward families with many children.
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 78558
| Period | ZIP 78558 | McAllen area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 18.3% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.4% | 18.3% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 19.5% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 27.3% | 18.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +11.2 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 78558: 27.3% of all households, against 11.6% 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 78558
Renters in ZIP 78558
| Period | ZIP 78558 | McAllen area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 29.2% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.7% | 32.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.1% | 32.0% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.3% | 32.5% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +3.4 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 17.3% of households in ZIP 78558 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 74.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 78558
| Period | ZIP 78558 | McAllen area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 14.6% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 12.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.9% | 13.1% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 12.4% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 78558: 6.6% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing.
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 78558
| Period | ZIP 78558 | McAllen area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1991 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1993 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1995 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1998 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +7 | +8 | +6 |
ZIP 78558 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1999, versus 1980 nationally. That is in line with the rest of the McAllen area.
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 78558
| Period | ZIP 78558 | McAllen area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $608 | $597 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $616 | $652 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $660 | $737 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $807 | $987 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$199 | +$390 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 78558 costs $807 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 48.3% 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 78558
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 78558
| Period | ZIP 78558 | McAllen area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 15.1% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 16.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 18.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 20.3% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +5.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 78558: 13.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 78558
| Period | ZIP 78558 | McAllen area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.1% | 59.4% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 53.9% | 61.5% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 52.5% | 64.9% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 63.6% | 69.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +19.5 pts | +10.4 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than a third of adults in ZIP 78558 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 63.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally.
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 78558
| Period | ZIP 78558 | McAllen area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 10.2% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 10.5% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 6.7% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 7.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 78558: 7.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. That is in line with the rest of the McAllen area. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 78558 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 78558 | 4.09 | 26.1 | 27.3% | 17.3% | 6.6% | 1999 | $807 | 13.5% | 63.6% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 78543 | 2.98 | 33.9 | 13.5% | 25.6% | 11.2% | 1993 | $849 | 10.8% | 76.6% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 78538 | 3.75 | 28.1 | 13.8% | 24.3% | 11.3% | 2001 | $684 | 8.1% | 63.6% | 12.4% |
| ZIP 78542 | 3.63 | 29.7 | 19.1% | 24.6% | 9.8% | 2002 | $905 | 13.3% | 67.4% | 9.1% |
| ZIP 78562 | 3.05 | 34.7 | 14.7% | 19.3% | 6.1% | 1988 | $373 | 4.6% | 50.7% | 11.5% |
| ZIP 78599 | 3.86 | 28.0 | 26.3% | 32.0% | 8.1% | 2001 | $970 | 14.7% | 66.5% | 9.5% |
| ZIP 78537 | 3.80 | 29.3 | 22.4% | 26.7% | 14.1% | 1997 | $820 | 11.0% | 56.7% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 78539 | 2.63 | 35.9 | 17.6% | 45.2% | 11.8% | 1998 | $1,118 | 35.9% | 86.4% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 78516 | 3.60 | 32.4 | 21.8% | 24.4% | 18.8% | 1997 | $771 | 12.3% | 59.1% | 11.2% |
| ZIP 78589 | 3.45 | 33.9 | 17.7% | 20.8% | 10.9% | 1996 | $979 | 14.2% | 64.5% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 78541 | 3.21 | 30.0 | 15.8% | 45.3% | 10.2% | 2002 | $1,089 | 26.1% | 75.5% | 5.7% |
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 78558. 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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