Mission, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78573
Hidalgo County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 34,890
- 395/sq mi High-density area
- $55,000
- Median income Below-median income area
- $163,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-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 area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 395
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78573 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 78573 (Mission, TX) fell -13.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 249.1 in 2023 to 214.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 78573 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mission, Hidalgo County, Texas, with 34,890 residents across 88.4 square miles, a density of 395 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78573 reports a modest median household income of $55,000 (27% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,859. The poverty rate is 21.7%, 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 $163,600 (34% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,005; owner occupancy is 66.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hidalgo County, so 78573 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 78573
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mission, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78573.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
66 establishments
- Construction
Construction
45 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
44 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
34 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
29 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 78573, 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
34,890
Population
88.4
Area (sq mi)
395
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78573?
28.8
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
26.8%
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?
$55,000
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$22,859
Per Capita Income
21.7%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78573 ranks nationally
Mission, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$55,000 21st percentile higher than 21% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
14,149housing units
14,149
Total Housing Units
12,720
Occupied Units
1,429
Vacant Units
3.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$163,600
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$1,005
Median Rent
2003
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
-13.8%
YoY Change (2024)
215
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+115%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78573 have decreased 13.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 160 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 175 |
| 2022 | +17.0% | 204 |
| 2023 | +21.8% | 249 |
| 2024 | -13.8% | 215 |
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 342 business establishments in ZIP 78573, employing approximately 3,429 people with a combined annual payroll of $112,629,000.
342
Businesses
3,429
Employees
$112.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 66 | 19.3% |
| Construction | 45 | 13.2% |
| Retail trade | 44 | 12.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 34 | 9.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 8.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 7.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 2.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 2.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 1.2% |
| Information | 4 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.2% |
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 78573 vs 78504 →
ZIP 78573 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
- 78577
Pharr (78577)
70,840 residents
- 78501
Mcallen (78501)
61,219 residents
- 78574
Mission (78574)
57,071 residents
- 78504
Mcallen (78504)
48,703 residents
- 78589
San Juan (78589)
38,004 residents
- 78573
Mission (78573)
34,890 residents
- 78539
Edinburg (78539)
30,783 residents
- 78503 21,706
Mcallen (78503)
21,706 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78573 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78573 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
- 78539
Edinburg (78539)
$66,967 median income
- 78573
Mission (78573)
$55,000 median income
- 78572
Mission (78572)
$54,298 median income
- 78589
San Juan (78589)
$54,285 median income
- 78503
Mcallen (78503)
$53,322 median income
- 78577
Pharr (78577)
$52,770 median income
- 78574
Mission (78574)
$52,393 median income
- 78501
Mcallen (78501)
$48,071 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78573 ranks #3 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 78573, 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 (34,890 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 78573 in?
ZIP code 78573 (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 78573?
ZIP code 78573 in Mission, TX has a population of 34,890 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78573?
The median household income in ZIP 78573 is $55,000, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78573?
The median home value in ZIP 78573 is $163,600, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78573?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78573 is Two or More Ethnicities at 75.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 95.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78573?
ZIP code 78573 has 342 business establishments employing approximately 3,429 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78573?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78573 are: Health care and social assistance (66), Construction (45), Retail trade (44). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78573?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78573 decreased by 13.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 115%. 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 78573?
In ZIP code 78573, 43.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% 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 78573?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78573 is 24.0 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 78573?
In ZIP code 78573, approximately 66.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78573?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78573 is 21.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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