Rio Hondo, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78583
Cameron County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,623
- 29/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $51,453
- Median income Below-median income area
- $161,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rio Hondo pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 29
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78583 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78583 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rio Hondo, Cameron County, Texas, home to 6,623 residents across 229.2 square miles, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78583 reports a modest median household income of $51,453 (32% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,268. The poverty rate is 17.6%, with unemployment at 1.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $161,900 (35% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $698; owner occupancy is 79.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cameron County, so 78583 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 78583
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rio Hondo, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78583.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
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 78583, Rio Hondo, 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
6,623
Population
229.2
Area (sq mi)
29
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78583?
44.3
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
17.0%
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?
$51,453
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$26,268
Per Capita Income
17.6%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78583 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Rio Hondo, 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)
$51,453 17th percentile higher than 17% 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
2,576housing units
2,576
Total Housing Units
1,952
Occupied Units
624
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$161,900
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$698
Median Rent
1996
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 41 business establishments in ZIP 78583, employing approximately 551 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,460,000.
41
Businesses
551
Employees
$13.5M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 8 | 19.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 17.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 9.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 9.8% |
| Construction | 3 | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 7.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 7.3% |
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 78583 vs 78566 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78566 | Los Fresnos, TX | 16,230 | 9.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78583, 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 (6,623 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 78583 in?
ZIP code 78583 (Rio Hondo) is located in Cameron County, Texas. Cameron County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cameron-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78583?
ZIP code 78583 in Rio Hondo, TX has a population of 6,623 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78583?
The median household income in ZIP 78583 is $51,453, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78583?
The median home value in ZIP 78583 is $161,900, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78583?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78583 is Two or More Ethnicities at 57.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 81.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78583?
ZIP code 78583 has 41 business establishments employing approximately 551 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78583?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78583 are: Retail trade (8), Health care and social assistance (7), Transportation and warehousing (4). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78583?
In ZIP code 78583, 48.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.7% 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 78583?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78583 is 23.4 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 78583?
In ZIP code 78583, approximately 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78583?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78583 is 17.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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