ZIP Code 78547
ZIP Code Tabulation Area in Starr County, Texas.
- Population
- 398
- Median household income
- $11,114
+54.9%’21–’23
+24.2%’21–’23
ZIP Code 78547 is a ZIP Code Tabulation Area in Starr County, Texas, home to about 398 residents. At $11,114, its median household income sits below Starr County's $38,182.
From 2021 to 2023, ZIP Code 78547's population grew 54.9% from 257 to 398, while its median household income rose 24.2% from $8,947 to $11,114.
Hispanic or Latino residents are the largest group, 100.0% of the population. 52.6% of workers drive to work alone.
Demographics
ACS 2019–2023- Population
- 398
- Median age
- 22.3 yrs
- Median household income
- $11,114
- Median home value
- —
- Median gross rent
- —
- Housing units
- 194
- Homeownership rate
- 62.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.0%
- Unemployment rate
- 0.0%
Trends
ACS 5-year · 2019–2023257398
$8,947$11,114
| Year | Population | Median household income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 257 | $8,947 | $59,000 |
| 2022 | 358 | $11,125 | — |
| 2023 | 398 | $11,114 | — |
Each year is a US Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimate ending that year.
Age distribution
Under 56.8%
5 to 1726.9%
18 to 2421.6%
25 to 348.0%
35 to 445.0%
45 to 540.0%
55 to 6431.7%
65 to 740.0%
75 and over0.0%
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 27 | 6.8% |
| 5 to 17 | 107 | 26.9% |
| 18 to 24 | 86 | 21.6% |
| 25 to 34 | 32 | 8.0% |
| 35 to 44 | 20 | 5.0% |
| 45 to 54 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 55 to 64 | 126 | 31.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 75 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
Race & ethnicity
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 398 | 100.0% |
Educational attainment (age 25+)
No high school diploma77.0%
High school graduate0.0%
Some college or associate's0.0%
Bachelor's degree23.0%
Graduate or professional degree0.0%
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| No high school diploma | 137 | 77.0% |
| High school graduate | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some college or associate's | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 41 | 23.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 0 | 0.0% |
Commute to work
Drove alone52.6%
Carpooled32.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walked0.0%
Bicycle0.0%
Worked from home15.5%
Other means0.0%
How workers get to work
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 51 | 52.6% |
| Carpooled | 31 | 32.0% |
| Public transit | 0 | 0.0% |
| Walked | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bicycle | 0 | 0.0% |
| Worked from home | 15 | 15.5% |
| Other means | 0 | 0.0% |
Travel time
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 0 | 0.0% |
| 15 to 29 min | 82 | 100.0% |
| 30 to 44 min | 0 | 0.0% |
| 45 to 59 min | 0 | 0.0% |
| 60+ min | 0 | 0.0% |
Households
- Average household size
- 3.02
- Poverty rate
- 49.2% (196 of 398)
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Family households | 35 | 26.5% |
| Nonfamily households | 97 | 73.5% |
Housing
- Median year structure built
- 1989
Occupancy
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Occupied | 132 | 68.0% |
| Vacant | 62 | 32.0% |
Tenure (of occupied units)
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Owner-occupied | 83 | 62.9% |
| Renter-occupied | 49 | 37.1% |
1-unit, detached100.0%
1-unit, attached0.0%
2 to 4 units0.0%
5 to 19 units0.0%
20 or more units0.0%
Mobile home & other0.0%
Units in structure
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached | 194 | 100.0% |
| 1-unit, attached | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2 to 4 units | 0 | 0.0% |
| 5 to 19 units | 0 | 0.0% |
| 20 or more units | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mobile home & other | 0 | 0.0% |
Geography
- ZCTA
- 78547
- Land area
- 1.88 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.01 sq mi
- Center point
- 26.3042, -98.6964
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21- Largest by population
- Most densely populated
- Highest median household income
- Highest median home value
- Most affordable home values
- Highest median gross rent
- Cheapest median gross rent
- Oldest by median age
- Youngest by median age
- Most college-educated
- Highest poverty rate
- Lowest poverty rate
- Highest homeownership rate
- Lowest homeownership rate
- Longest commutes
- Shortest commutes
- Largest households
- Newest housing
- Oldest housing
- Fastest-growing (2019–2023)
- Fastest-shrinking (2019–2023)