PlainZIP

Delmita, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78536

Starr County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

451
3/sq mi
$28,393
Median income
18.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Delmita pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78536 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78536 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Delmita, Starr County, Texas, home to just 451 residents across 155.5 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78536 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $28,393 (62% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $16,676. The poverty rate stands at 44.5% and the unemployment rate at 16.3%. The typical home here is valued at -; renters pay a median of - monthly, and 73.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is -. To put 78536 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Starr County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78536, Delmita, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

451

Population

155.5

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78536?

36.3

Median Age

39.4%

Male

60.6%

Female

28.3%

Foreign-Born

White 29.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 68.7%
Hispanic or Latino 98.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$28,393

Median Household Income

-62% vs state

$16,676

Per Capita Income

44.5%

Poverty Rate

16.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 78536 ranks nationally

Delmita, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$28,393 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

169

Total Housing Units

117

Occupied Units

52

Vacant Units

3.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.5%
Renter 26.5%

1983

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 78536, employing approximately 14 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,166,000.

4

Businesses

14

Employees

$1.2M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 78536 vs 78591 →

ZIP 78536 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78536 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 78536 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 78536 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
78591 Santa Elena, TX 265 6.1 mi
78588 San Isidro, TX 238 7.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Starr County

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Pop: 40,455
78584 standard
Roma, TX
Pop: 18,128
78548 standard
Grulla, TX
Pop: 675
78545 standard
Falcon Heights, TX
Pop: 555
78585 standard
Salineno, TX
Pop: 396
78591 standard
Santa Elena, TX
Pop: 265

Related Areas

Starr County Delmita, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78536 in? ▼
ZIP code 78536 (Delmita) is located in Starr County, Texas. Starr County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/starr-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78536? ▼
ZIP code 78536 in Delmita, TX has a population of 451 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78536? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78536 is $28,393, which is 63% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78536? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78536 is Two or More Ethnicities at 68.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 98.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78536? ▼
ZIP code 78536 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 14 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78536? ▼
In ZIP code 78536, 59.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78536? ▼
In ZIP code 78536, approximately 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78536? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78536 is 44.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.