Lyford, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78569
Willacy County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,039
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $58,950
- Median income Below-median income area
- $117,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lyford pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78569 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78569 covers 345.2 square miles in Lyford, Willacy County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,039 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78569 reports a modest median household income of $58,950 (22% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,078. The poverty rate is 19.7%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $117,000 (53% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $911; owner occupancy is 91.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Willacy County, so 78569 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 78569
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lyford, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78569.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 78569, Lyford, 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
4,039
Population
345.2
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78569?
39.9
Median Age
54.5%
Male
45.5%
Female
10.2%
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?
$58,950
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$24,078
Per Capita Income
19.7%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
29.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78569 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Lyford, 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)
$58,950 30th percentile higher than 30% 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
1,484housing units
1,484
Total Housing Units
1,283
Occupied Units
201
Vacant Units
3.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$117,000
Median Home Value
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$911
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 78569, employing approximately 162 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,956,000.
27
Businesses
162
Employees
$8.0M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 22.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 14.8% |
| Construction | 3 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 11.1% |
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 78569 vs 78594 →
ZIP 78569 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78550
Harlingen (78550)
53,152 residents
- 78580 14,963
Raymondville (78580)
14,963 residents
- 78593 6,324
Santa Rosa (78593)
6,324 residents
- 78569 4,039
Lyford (78569)
4,039 residents
- 78594 1,990
Sebastian (78594)
1,990 residents
- 78535 581
Combes (78535)
581 residents
- 78590 289
San Perlita (78590)
289 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78569 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78569 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78590
San Perlita (78590)
$82,292 median income
- 78569
Lyford (78569)
$58,950 median income
- 78580
Raymondville (78580)
$53,841 median income
- 78550
Harlingen (78550)
$49,007 median income
- 78593
Santa Rosa (78593)
$48,649 median income
- 78535
Combes (78535)
$39,000 median income
- 78594 $23,307
Sebastian (78594)
$23,307 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78569 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 78569, 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 (4,039 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 78569 in?
ZIP code 78569 (Lyford) is located in Willacy County, Texas. Willacy County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/willacy-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78569?
ZIP code 78569 in Lyford, TX has a population of 4,039 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78569?
The median household income in ZIP 78569 is $58,950, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78569?
The median home value in ZIP 78569 is $117,000, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78569?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78569 is Two or More Ethnicities at 51.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 86.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78569?
ZIP code 78569 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 162 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78569?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78569 are: Retail trade (6), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (4), Construction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78569?
In ZIP code 78569, 46.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.5% 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 78569?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78569 is 29.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78569?
In ZIP code 78569, approximately 91.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78569?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78569 is 19.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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