ZIP Code 78598

ZIP code 78598 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.6 square miles in Port Mansfield, Willacy County, Texas. The area is home to 226 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 78598 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78598 sits at —, while per-capita income is $27,544. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at — per month, and 88.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78598 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 52.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.8, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 78598 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 →