ZIP Code 78561

ZIP code 78561 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.7 square miles in Lasara, Willacy County, Texas. The area is home to 779 residents, producing a population density of 165 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 78561 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78561 sits at $102,528 (36% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $30,433. The poverty rate stands at 13.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $55,500 (78% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 82.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78561 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is —. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Willacy County, so you can benchmark 78561 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →