78559 ZIP Code — La Feria, TX

Cameron County, Texas

ZIP code 78559 is located in La Feria, Texas, within Cameron County. It covers approximately 36.31 square miles and serves a population of 12,973 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 956.

About ZIP code 78559

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $94,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $42,861. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 78559 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

12,973

population

36.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78559 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78559

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78559. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
La Feria	Acceptable
La Feria	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78552 Harlingen (3.5 mi) 78593 Santa Rosa (4.1 mi) 78570 Mercedes (6.4 mi) 78550 Harlingen (9.7 mi) 78599 Weslaco (10.6 mi) 78538 Edcouch (11.8 mi) 78596 Weslaco (11.8 mi) 78586 San Benito (13.3 mi) 78537 Donna (16 mi) 78569 Lyford (16.4 mi) 78516 Alamo (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,973
Population density	357 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	36.31 sq mi
Water area	0.93 sq mi
Latitude	26.1899
Longitude	-97.8238
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	956

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.1%	57.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	20.0%	28.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	12.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.3%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

12,973

Population

357

People per sq mi

31.0

Median age

$42,861

Median household income

$21,237

Per capita income

$94,300

Median home value

$886

Median monthly rent

73.1%

Home ownership

26.8%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

3,848

Housing units

15.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

388

Under 5

435

640

5–9

719

661

10–14

741

564

15–19

632

365

20–24

410

729

25–34

818

673

35–44

755

695

45–54

781

206

55–59

231

188

60–64

212

554

65–74

621

322

75–84

361

128

85+

144

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,383	33.8%
18 and over	8,590	66.2%
65 and over	2,130	16.4%
Median age	31.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 51.9%

Hispanic or Latino 23.6%

Two or more races 20.4%

Other race 3.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Asian 0.1%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	8,813	51.9%
Hispanic or Latino	4,017	23.6%
Two or more races	3,464	20.4%
Other race	576	3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	86	0.5%
Asian	19	0.1%
Black or African American	15	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.1%	57.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	20.0%	28.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	12.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.3%	7.8%

Under $10k 8.3%

$10k–$15k 7.9%

$15k–$25k 12.2%

$25k–$35k 12.1%

$35k–$50k 18.2%

$50k–$75k 13.2%

$75k–$100k 4.9%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.3%
$10k–$15k	7.9%
$15k–$25k	12.2%
$25k–$35k	12.1%
$35k–$50k	18.2%
$50k–$75k	13.2%
$75k–$100k	4.9%
$100k–$150k	15.0%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$42,861

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.1%

$50k–$100k 31.2%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k–$300k 12.3%

$300k–$500k 5.9%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,300
Median rent / month	$886
Owner occupied	73.1%
Renter occupied	26.9%
Vacant	18.2%
Single-family detached	62.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	25.6%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	11.6%
2000–2009	19.4%
1990–1999	14.5%
1980–1989	27.2%
1970–1979	13.0%
1960–1969	2.3%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	0.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	9.5%
2 bedrooms	26.4%
3 bedrooms	43.4%
4 bedrooms	16.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.7%
1 vehicle	33.3%
2 vehicles	37.1%
3 or more	22.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.5%
Electricity	94.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,802	44.6%
Cohabiting couple	160	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	638	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,437	35.6%
Households with children under 18	1,530	37.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,596	39.5%
Average household size	3.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.0%	30.8%
Married	51.9%	42.5%
Separated	6.1%	6.7%
Widowed	1.3%	14.4%
Divorced	8.7%	5.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.1%

Some HS, no diploma 13.1%

HS graduate 29.7%

Some college, no degree 19.8%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 9.6%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.8%
Bachelor's or higher	15.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	261	6.1%
Kindergarten	281	6.5%
Elementary school	2,164	50.4%
High school	1,112	25.9%
College / grad school	475	11.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.6%

Professional & management 11.5%

Retail trade 11.2%

Construction 10.6%

Public administration 10.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Other services 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Manufacturing 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Information 1.2%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.4%
Service	28.6%
Sales & office	16.4%
Natural resources & construction	16.3%
Production & transportation	10.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.0%
Government	18.5%
Self-employed	13.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.1%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.9

Poverty

All people 26.8%

Under 18 years 32.2%

18 and over 24.0%

Married-couple families 13.6%

Female-led households 50.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.2%
Retirement income	23.2%
Supplemental Security	9.0%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.8%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	17.7%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	20.9%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	33.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	28.9%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	16.0%
No health insurance	47.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.2%
Visited dentist	47.0%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	647	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	9.0%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	44.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.3%
Public insurance	46.1%
No insurance	21.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,150	93.7%
Spanish	1,930	15.9%
Other Indo-European	1,911	15.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	19	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,942	84.3%
Born in same state	10,909	84.1%
Born in different state	9,632	74.2%
Foreign born	33	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	2,031	15.7%
Not a US citizen	603	29.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	376	2.9%
Arab	367	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	235	1.8%
English	22	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.1%
Internet access	85.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78559

What city is ZIP code 78559 in?

ZIP code 78559 is primarily assigned to La Feria, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78559 in?

ZIP code 78559 falls within Cameron County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 78559 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 78559 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78559?

27% of residents in ZIP code 78559 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78559?

The median home value in ZIP code 78559 is $94,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78559?

The median household income in ZIP code 78559 is $42,861, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 78559 in?

ZIP code 78559 observes the CST timezone.