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Hargill, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78549

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

990
14/sq mi
$19,222
Median income
$75,400
Median home value
14.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hargill pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

0th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78549 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78549 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hargill, Hidalgo County, Texas, home to just 990 residents across 71.7 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78549 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $19,222 (75% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $13,704. Local economic indicators show a 66.3% poverty rate alongside 11.5% unemployment. Median home value sits at $75,400 (70% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 89.5%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.1, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 78549, plus 6 more within Hidalgo County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 78549, Hargill, 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

990

Population

71.7

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78549?

59.1

Median Age

59.4%

Male

40.6%

Female

31.0%

Foreign-Born

White 14.1%
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 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 100.0%

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?

$19,222

Median Household Income

-75% vs state

$13,704

Per Capita Income

66.3%

Poverty Rate

11.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 78549 ranks nationally

Hargill, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$19,222 0th percentile higher than 0% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Above this entry. $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 17.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.2%

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

What does housing look like?

307

Total Housing Units

266

Occupied Units

41

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.5%
Renter 10.5%

$75,400

Median Home Value

-70% vs state

1994

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 78549, employing approximately 36 people with a combined annual payroll of $493,000.

5

Businesses

36

Employees

$493K

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 78549 vs 78542 →

ZIP 78549 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 78549 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 78549 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 78549 ranks #4 of 4 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
78542 Edinburg, TX 63,293 3.2 mi
78561 Lasara, TX 779 7.2 mi
78538 Edcouch, TX 10,657 7.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hidalgo County

78572 standard
Mission, TX
Pop: 75,221
78577 standard
Pharr, TX
Pop: 70,840
78596 standard
Weslaco, TX
Pop: 63,844
78542 standard
Edinburg, TX
Pop: 63,293
78501 standard
Mcallen, TX
Pop: 61,219
78574 standard
Mission, TX
Pop: 57,071

Related Areas

Hidalgo County Hargill, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78549 in? ▼
ZIP code 78549 (Hargill) is located in Hidalgo County, Texas. Hidalgo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hidalgo-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78549? ▼
ZIP code 78549 in Hargill, TX has a population of 990 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78549? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78549 is $19,222, which is 75% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78549? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78549 is $75,400, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78549? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78549 is Two or More Ethnicities at 85.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 100.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78549? ▼
ZIP code 78549 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 36 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78549? ▼
In ZIP code 78549, 17.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.2% 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 78549? ▼
In ZIP code 78549, approximately 89.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78549? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78549 is 66.3% 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.