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Hidalgo County
Hargill, TX
78549
78549 ZIP Code — Hargill, TX
Hidalgo County, Texas
ZIP code 78549 is located in
Hargill ,
Texas ,
within Hidalgo County .
It covers approximately 25.86 square miles and serves a population of
838 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 956 .
About ZIP code 78549
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $48,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (25%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 27% 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 25%.
Overall, ZIP code 78549 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
838
Population density
32 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
215
Geography
Land area
25.86 sq mi
Water area
0.10 sq mi
Latitude
26.4370
Longitude
-97.9655
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
956
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
76.9%
56.8%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
23.1%
26.0%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
14.6%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.5%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$0
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 378 45.1% 18 and over 460 54.9% 65 and over 115 13.7% Median age 29.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 559 50% Hispanic or Latino 279 25% Two or more races 279 25%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
76.9%
56.8%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
23.1%
26.0%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
14.6%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.5%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 23.9% $10k–$15k 10.0% $15k–$25k 23.5% $25k–$35k 12.7% $35k–$50k 12.7% $75k–$100k 17.1% Median income $0
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $48,800 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 89.6% Renter occupied 10.4% Vacant 26.8% Single-family detached 86.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 13.4% Median rooms 4.7 Avg household size (owned) 3.08
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.7% 2000–2009 19.0% 1990–1999 12.0% 1980–1989 25.7% 1970–1979 0.0% 1960–1969 10.2% 1950–1959 12.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 16.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 19.2% 2 bedrooms 17.2% 3 bedrooms 52.2% 4 bedrooms 0.0% 5+ bedrooms 11.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 29.1% 1 vehicle 41.4% 2 vehicles 19.5% 3 or more 10.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 94.4% Propane / LP gas 5.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 123 49.0% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 43 17.1% Female householder, no spouse 85 33.9% Households with children under 18 149 59.4% Households with seniors (65+) 115 45.8% Average household size 3.34
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 38.3% 6.0% Married 40.3% 60.2% Separated 5.8% 5.6% Widowed 0.0% 23.1% Divorced 15.7% 5.2%
Education
Less than 9th grade
42.6%
Some HS, no diploma
13.3%
Some college, no degree
13.9%
Graduate / professional
6.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 44.1% Bachelor's or higher 6.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 19 6.2% Kindergarten 35 11.4% Elementary school 134 43.6% High school 119 38.8% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.8%
Transportation & utilities
21.9%
Professional & management
13.1%
Public administration
8.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 10.2% Service 30.7% Sales & office 24.1% Natural resources & construction 9.5% Production & transportation 25.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 59.1% Government 40.9% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 53.3% Carpool 22.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 24.1% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 20.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
62.6%
Female-led households
48.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 57.8% Retirement income 17.1% Supplemental Security 4.8% Cash public assistance 23.5% Food stamps / SNAP 49.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 45.9% High blood pressure 41.5% High cholesterol 38.6% Diabetes 24.6% Heart disease 10.0% Stroke 5.2% Asthma 9.9% Arthritis 24.1% Kidney disease 5.4% Pulmonary disease 10.0% Cancer 4.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.1% Binge drinking 15.5% No physical activity 42.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.0% Depression 22.1% Fair or poor health 39.5% Poor mental health 17.8% Poor physical health 20.4% No health insurance 57.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.0% Visited dentist 38.7% Cholesterol screening 83.2% Teeth loss 26.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 17 3.7%
Disability % Any disability 25.4% Under 18 32.8% 18–64 years 0.0% 65 and over 77.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 15.4% Public insurance 61.6% No insurance 26.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 745 88.9% Spanish 279 37.4% Other Indo-European 279 37.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 629 75.1% Born in same state 629 75.1% Born in different state 551 65.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 209 24.9% Not a US citizen 56 26.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 30.0% Internet access 29.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78549
What city is ZIP code 78549 in?
ZIP code 78549 is primarily assigned to Hargill, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78549 in?
ZIP code 78549 falls within Hidalgo County, Texas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78549?
68% of residents in ZIP code 78549 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 78549 family-oriented?
45% of residents in ZIP code 78549 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 78549?
Approximately 37% of households in ZIP code 78549 speak Spanish as a primary language.
Does ZIP code 78549 have a large retiree population?
58% of households in ZIP code 78549 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 78549 in?
ZIP code 78549 observes the CST timezone.
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