Roma, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78584
Starr County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,128
- 29/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $27,056
- Median income Below-median income area
- $81,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Roma pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 1st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 5th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 29
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78584 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78584 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Roma, Starr County, Texas, home to 18,128 residents across 616.6 square miles, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78584 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $27,056 (64% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $18,097. Economic pressure is pronounced: 40.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.3%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $81,400 (67% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $636; owner occupancy is 60.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Starr County, so 78584 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 78584
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Roma, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78584.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
37 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 8
Other services (except public administration)
8 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 78584, Roma, 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
18,128
Population
616.6
Area (sq mi)
29
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78584?
28.1
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
30.7%
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?
$27,056
Median Household Income
-64% vs state ZIP avg
$18,097
Per Capita Income
40.2%
Poverty Rate
12.3%
Unemployment Rate
25.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78584 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Roma, 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)
$27,056 1st percentile higher than 1% 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
6,775housing units
6,775
Total Housing Units
5,402
Occupied Units
1,373
Vacant Units
3.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$81,400
Median Home Value
-67% vs state ZIP avg
$636
Median Rent
1994
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 140 business establishments in ZIP 78584, employing approximately 1,378 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,205,000.
140
Businesses
1,378
Employees
$30.2M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 37 | 26.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 15.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 15.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 19 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 5.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 4.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.9% |
| Information | 3 | 2.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 2.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.1% |
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 78584 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78584
Roma (78584)
18,128 residents
- 78545 555
Falcon Heights (78545)
555 residents
- 78585 396
Salineno (78585)
396 residents
- 78564 270
Lopeno (78564)
270 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78584 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78584, 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 (18,128 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 78584 in?
ZIP code 78584 (Roma) is located in Starr County, Texas. Starr County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/starr-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78584?
ZIP code 78584 in Roma, TX has a population of 18,128 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78584?
The median household income in ZIP 78584 is $27,056, which is 65% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78584?
The median home value in ZIP 78584 is $81,400, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78584?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78584 is Two or More Ethnicities at 56.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 97.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78584?
ZIP code 78584 has 140 business establishments employing approximately 1,378 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78584?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78584 are: Retail trade (37), Finance and insurance (21), Accommodation and food services (21). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78584?
In ZIP code 78584, 35.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.0% 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 78584?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78584 is 25.6 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 78584?
In ZIP code 78584, approximately 60.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78584?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78584 is 40.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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