Santa Rosa, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78593
Cameron County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,324
- 63/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $48,649
- Median income Below-median income area
- $85,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Santa Rosa pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 6th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 63
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78593 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78593 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Santa Rosa, Cameron County, Texas, home to 6,324 residents across 100.9 square miles, a density of 63 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78593 reports a modest median household income of $48,649 (36% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $18,817. Economic pressure is pronounced: 26.5% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $85,100 (66% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $898; owner occupancy is 70.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cameron County, so 78593 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 78593
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Santa Rosa, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78593.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
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 78593, Santa Rosa, 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
6,324
Population
100.9
Area (sq mi)
63
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78593?
29.4
Median Age
54.1%
Male
45.9%
Female
12.8%
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?
$48,649
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$18,817
Per Capita Income
26.5%
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 78593 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Santa Rosa, 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)
$48,649 13th percentile higher than 13% 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
1,718housing units
1,718
Total Housing Units
1,555
Occupied Units
163
Vacant Units
3.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$85,100
Median Home Value
-66% vs state ZIP avg
$898
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 78593, employing approximately 673 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,038,000.
26
Businesses
673
Employees
$16.0M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 26.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 15.4% |
| Construction | 3 | 11.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 11.5% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 11.5% |
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 78593 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78552
Harlingen (78552)
34,111 residents
- 78570
Mercedes (78570)
32,525 residents
- 78559 12,751
La Feria (78559)
12,751 residents
- 78593 6,324
Santa Rosa (78593)
6,324 residents
- 78569 4,039
Lyford (78569)
4,039 residents
- 78562 2,868
La Villa (78562)
2,868 residents
- 78594 1,990
Sebastian (78594)
1,990 residents
- 78535 581
Combes (78535)
581 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78593 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78593 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78552
Harlingen (78552)
$69,811 median income
- 78569
Lyford (78569)
$58,950 median income
- 78559
La Feria (78559)
$49,383 median income
- 78593
Santa Rosa (78593)
$48,649 median income
- 78570
Mercedes (78570)
$41,965 median income
- 78535
Combes (78535)
$39,000 median income
- 78562
La Villa (78562)
$31,522 median income
- 78594 $23,307
Sebastian (78594)
$23,307 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78593 ranks #4 of 8 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 78593, 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 (6,324 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 78593 in?
ZIP code 78593 (Santa Rosa) 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 78593?
ZIP code 78593 in Santa Rosa, TX has a population of 6,324 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78593?
The median household income in ZIP 78593 is $48,649, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78593?
The median home value in ZIP 78593 is $85,100, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78593?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78593 is Two or More Ethnicities at 51.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 97.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78593?
ZIP code 78593 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 673 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78593?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78593 are: Transportation and warehousing (7), Health care and social assistance (4), Construction (3). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78593?
In ZIP code 78593, 46.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78593?
In ZIP code 78593, approximately 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78593?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78593 is 26.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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