ZIP Code 78582

ZIP code 78582 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1685.6 square miles in Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas. The area is home to 40,455 residents, producing a population density of 24 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 78582 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78582 sits at $42,626 (44% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $19,188. The poverty rate stands at 31.3% and the unemployment rate at 10.0%. On housing, the median home value is $102,800 (58% below the state average) with median rent at $747 per month, and 72.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78582 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 78582 sits relative to Texas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →