La Feria, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78559
Cameron County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,751
- 140/sq mi High-density area
- $49,383
- Median income Below-median income area
- $103,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
La Feria pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 11th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 140
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78559 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78559 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in La Feria, Cameron County, Texas, home to 12,751 residents across 91.3 square miles, a density of 140 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78559 reports a modest median household income of $49,383 (35% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,126. The poverty rate is 21.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $103,800 (58% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,038; owner occupancy is 71.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cameron County, so 78559 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 78559
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in La Feria, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78559.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 78559, La Feria, 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
12,751
Population
91.3
Area (sq mi)
140
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78559?
37.2
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
17.0%
Foreign-Born
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?
$49,383
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$25,126
Per Capita Income
21.6%
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78559 ranks among Texas ZIPs
La Feria, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$49,383 14th percentile higher than 14% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,321housing units
5,321
Total Housing Units
4,275
Occupied Units
1,046
Vacant Units
2.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$103,800
Median Home Value
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$1,038
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 156 business establishments in ZIP 78559, employing approximately 2,443 people with a combined annual payroll of $91,542,000.
156
Businesses
2,443
Employees
$91.5M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 26 | 16.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 13.5% |
| Construction | 19 | 12.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 12.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 11.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 7.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 1.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 78559 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78552
Harlingen (78552)
34,111 residents
- 78570
Mercedes (78570)
32,525 residents
- 78559 12,751
La Feria (78559)
12,751 residents
- 78593 6,324
Santa Rosa (78593)
6,324 residents
- 78579 4,580
Progreso (78579)
4,580 residents
- 78562 2,868
La Villa (78562)
2,868 residents
- 78592 836
Santa Maria (78592)
836 residents
- 78535 581
Combes (78535)
581 residents
- 78567 533
Los Indios (78567)
533 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78559 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78559 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78552
Harlingen (78552)
$69,811 median income
- 78559
La Feria (78559)
$49,383 median income
- 78593
Santa Rosa (78593)
$48,649 median income
- 78570
Mercedes (78570)
$41,965 median income
- 78535
Combes (78535)
$39,000 median income
- 78562
La Villa (78562)
$31,522 median income
- 78579 $19,172
Progreso (78579)
$19,172 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78559 ranks #2 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78559, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (12,751 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 78559 in?
ZIP code 78559 (La Feria) is located in Cameron County, Texas. Cameron County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cameron-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78559?
ZIP code 78559 in La Feria, TX has a population of 12,751 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78559?
The median household income in ZIP 78559 is $49,383, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78559?
The median home value in ZIP 78559 is $103,800, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78559?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78559 is Two or More Ethnicities at 48.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 90.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78559?
ZIP code 78559 has 156 business establishments employing approximately 2,443 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78559?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78559 are: Retail trade (26), Health care and social assistance (21), Construction (19). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78559?
In ZIP code 78559, 43.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 78559?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78559 is 23.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78559?
In ZIP code 78559, approximately 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78559?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78559 is 21.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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