Mission, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78572
Hidalgo County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 75,221
- 375/sq mi High-density area
- $54,298
- Median income Below-median income area
- $147,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mission pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 25th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 375
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78572 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 78572 (Mission, TX) rose +5.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 218.6 in 2023 to 231.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 78572 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mission, Hidalgo County, Texas, with 75,221 residents across 200.8 square miles, a density of 375 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78572 reports a modest median household income of $54,298 (28% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,886. The poverty rate is 22.6%, 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 $147,300 (40% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $902; owner occupancy is 71.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hidalgo County, so 78572 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 78572
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mission, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78572.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
293 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
202 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
137 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
125 establishments
- Finance and insurance 116
Finance and insurance
116 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 78572, Mission, 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
75,221
Population
200.8
Area (sq mi)
375
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78572?
37.8
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
28.2%
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?
$54,298
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$25,886
Per Capita Income
22.6%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
20.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78572 ranks nationally
Mission, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$54,298 20th percentile higher than 20% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
33,000housing units
33,000
Total Housing Units
26,723
Occupied Units
6,277
Vacant Units
2.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$147,300
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$902
Median Rent
1997
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.7%
YoY Change (2024)
231
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+131%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78572 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.4% | 160 |
| 2021 | +8.8% | 175 |
| 2022 | +19.5% | 209 |
| 2023 | +4.8% | 219 |
| 2024 | +5.7% | 231 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,399 business establishments in ZIP 78572, employing approximately 24,466 people with a combined annual payroll of $747,402,000.
1,399
Businesses
24,466
Employees
$747.4M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 293 | 20.9% |
| Retail trade | 202 | 14.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 137 | 9.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 125 | 8.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 116 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 97 | 6.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 93 | 6.7% |
| Construction | 79 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 70 | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 54 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 38 | 2.7% |
| Manufacturing | 31 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 17 | 1.2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 14 | 1.0% |
| Information | 14 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.3% |
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 78572 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78572
Mission (78572)
75,221 residents
- 78501
Mcallen (78501)
61,219 residents
- 78574
Mission (78574)
57,071 residents
- 78504
Mcallen (78504)
48,703 residents
- 78573
Mission (78573)
34,890 residents
- 78503 21,706
Mcallen (78503)
21,706 residents
- 78557 12,547
Hidalgo (78557)
12,547 residents
- 78576 8,775
Penitas (78576)
8,775 residents
- 78560 4,368
La Joya (78560)
4,368 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78572 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78572 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78504
Mcallen (78504)
$81,905 median income
- 78557
Hidalgo (78557)
$59,441 median income
- 78560
La Joya (78560)
$55,721 median income
- 78573
Mission (78573)
$55,000 median income
- 78572
Mission (78572)
$54,298 median income
- 78503
Mcallen (78503)
$53,322 median income
- 78574
Mission (78574)
$52,393 median income
- 78576
Penitas (78576)
$49,137 median income
- 78501
Mcallen (78501)
$48,071 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78572 ranks #5 of 9 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 78572, 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 (75,221 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 78572 in?
ZIP code 78572 (Mission) 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 78572?
ZIP code 78572 in Mission, TX has a population of 75,221 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78572?
The median household income in ZIP 78572 is $54,298, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78572?
The median home value in ZIP 78572 is $147,300, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78572?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78572 is Two or More Ethnicities at 61.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 84.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78572?
ZIP code 78572 has 1,399 business establishments employing approximately 24,466 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78572?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78572 are: Health care and social assistance (293), Retail trade (202), Accommodation and food services (137). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78572?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78572 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78572?
In ZIP code 78572, 50.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.4% 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 78572?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78572 is 20.6 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 78572?
In ZIP code 78572, approximately 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78572?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78572 is 22.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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