Mcallen, TX

Census ZIP code profile for Mcallen, TX — 3 ZIPs, total population 131,628. Median income, home value, education, commute, and demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates.

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Mcallen, TX is covered by 3 USPS ZIP codes serving a combined population of 131,628 according to Census ACS 5-Year Estimates. U.S. cities rarely map cleanly to a single ZIP — Mcallen splits its residents across 3 delivery areas, each with its own demographic and housing profile. The table below lists every ZIP by population, so you can see which neighborhoods carry the weight of the city total and which are smaller pockets of the same municipal boundary.

Aggregated across every ZIP in Mcallen, the median household income averages $61,099 and per-capita income averages $30,145. Poverty rate runs at 21.5% and unemployment at 6.1%. On housing, the average median home value is $176,933 with median rent of $1,084 per month, and 60.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied. These are arithmetic averages across the 3 ZIPs — not population-weighted — so small ZIPs influence the headline numbers the same as large ones.

Use this city view to compare ZIPs inside Mcallen against each other rather than hunting for a single "city average." The Affordability Dashboard linked below combines these Census inputs with HUD Fair Market Rents, FBI crime data, and Department of Labor childcare costs into a graded scorecard for Mcallen as a whole, while individual ZIP pages show fine-grained household income, housing profile, education attainment, commute time, and nearby-ZIP benchmarks. Every field on this page is sourced directly from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates — no estimates, no proprietary scoring, no editorial adjustment.

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ZIP Codes

131,628

Population

$61,099

Median Income

$176,933

Median Home Value

33.6

Median Age

How much do residents of Mcallen earn?

Median Household Income
$61,099
Per Capita Income
$30,145
Unemployment Rate
6.1%
Poverty Rate
21.5%

What does housing look like in Mcallen?

Median Home Value
$176,933
Median Rent
$1,084/mo
Owner Occupied
60.1%
Housing Units
55,151

Who lives in Mcallen?

Bachelor's Degree+
31.0%
High School+
52.3%
Avg Commute
21 min
Foreign Born
27.3%

ZIP Codes in Mcallen, TX

Side-by-side: Compare 78501 vs 78504 →

ZIP Code Population Density Timezone
78501 61,219 1,541 America/Chicago
78504 48,703 1,064 America/Chicago
78503 21,706 494 America/Chicago

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ZIP codes are in Mcallen, TX?
Mcallen, TX has 3 ZIP codes with a combined population of 131,628, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the median household income in Mcallen?
The average median household income across Mcallen, TX ZIP codes is $61,099. The poverty rate is 21.5%.
What is the cost of living in Mcallen?
The average median home value in Mcallen, TX is $176,933. Median rent is $1,084/month. 60.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2023). Verify with Census Bureau →

Source: HUD USPS Crosswalk (ZIP-to-county mapping) and Source: simplemaps.com (ZIP coordinates & timezones). Verify with HUD →

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.