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Starr County
Falcon Heights, TX
78545
78545 ZIP Code — Falcon Heights, TX
Starr County, Texas
ZIP code 78545 is located in
Falcon Heights ,
Texas ,
within Starr County .
It covers approximately 21.81 square miles and serves a population of
444 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 956 .
About ZIP code 78545
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $41,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $21,875. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 62% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 65% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.
College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (21%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 37% of households; and disability rates above the national average at 38%.
Overall, ZIP code 78545 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
444
Population density
20 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
427
Geography
Land area
21.81 sq mi
Water area
16.76 sq mi
Latitude
26.5674
Longitude
-99.1329
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
956
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
100.0%
70.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
0.0%
18.5%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
9.1%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.2%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$21,875
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 99 22.3% 18 and over 345 77.7% 65 and over 131 29.5% Median age 45.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 380 74.8% Hispanic or Latino 64 12.6% Two or more races 64 12.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
100.0%
70.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
0.0%
18.5%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
9.1%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.2%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.9% $10k–$15k 17.8% $15k–$25k 44.6% $25k–$35k 3.5% $35k–$50k 20.3% $75k–$100k 3.5% $150k–$200k 3.5% Median income $21,875
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $41,200 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 97.5% Renter occupied 2.5% Vacant 40.1% Single-family detached 100.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 4.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.20
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 8.3% 1990–1999 38.0% 1980–1989 8.3% 1970–1979 26.4% 1960–1969 5.9% 1950–1959 13.1% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 8.9% 1 bedroom 20.2% 2 bedrooms 32.0% 3 bedrooms 27.0% 4 bedrooms 11.9% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 84.7% 2 vehicles 0.0% 3 or more 15.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.5% Electricity 89.1% Propane / LP gas 8.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 43 21.3% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 85 42.1% Female householder, no spouse 74 36.6% Households with children under 18 64 31.7% Households with seniors (65+) 131 64.9% Average household size 2.20
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 22.4% 50.0% Married 24.8% 19.5% Separated 0.0% 6.2% Widowed 52.8% 9.7% Divorced 0.0% 14.6%
Education
Less than 9th grade
54.8%
Some college, no degree
10.0%
Graduate / professional
8.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 41.5% Bachelor's or higher 8.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 57 39.6% High school 44 30.6% College / grad school 43 29.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
61.1%
Public administration
26.5%
Transportation & utilities
12.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 38.1% Service 19.5% Sales & office 29.2% Natural resources & construction 7.1% Production & transportation 6.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 39.8% Government 60.2% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 85.0% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 15.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 0.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
42.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 64.9% Retirement income 47.0% Supplemental Security 23.8% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 61.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 44.0% High blood pressure 38.4% High cholesterol 36.8% Diabetes 21.0% Heart disease 8.8% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 9.6% Arthritis 23.7% Kidney disease 4.7% Pulmonary disease 7.7% Cancer 4.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.4% Binge drinking 14.7% No physical activity 44.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.9% Depression 20.8% Fair or poor health 35.4% Poor mental health 17.1% Poor physical health 18.1% No health insurance 53.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.2% Visited dentist 35.7% Cholesterol screening 84.4% Teeth loss 23.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 5 1.4%
Disability % Any disability 37.6% Under 18 13.1% 18–64 years 21.0% 65 and over 83.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 29.3% Public insurance 54.7% No insurance 23.2% Uninsured under 19 13.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 444 100.0% Spanish 163 36.7% Other Indo-European 163 36.7% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 358 80.6% Born in same state 344 77.5% Born in different state 315 70.9% Foreign born 14 3.2% Naturalized citizen 86 19.4% Not a US citizen 37 43.0%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 45.5% Internet access 54.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78545
What city is ZIP code 78545 in?
ZIP code 78545 is primarily assigned to Falcon Heights, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78545 in?
ZIP code 78545 falls within Starr County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 78545 have a large retiree population?
65% of households in ZIP code 78545 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 78545?
Approximately 37% of households in ZIP code 78545 speak Spanish as a primary language.
Is ZIP code 78545 mostly owner-occupied?
98% of occupied units in ZIP code 78545 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 78545 have an older population?
30% of residents in ZIP code 78545 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What timezone is ZIP code 78545 in?
ZIP code 78545 observes the CST timezone.
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