78560 ZIP Code — La Joya, TX

Hidalgo County, Texas

ZIP code 78560 is located in La Joya, Texas, within Hidalgo County. It covers approximately 14.23 square miles and serves a population of 4,500 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 956.

About ZIP code 78560

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 $108,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $51,637. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 41% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (19%) compared to national benchmarks. 38% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 20% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 78560 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,500

population

14.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78560 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78560

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78560. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
La Joya	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78576 Penitas (4 mi) 78572 Mission (5.9 mi) 78595 Sullivan City (6.1 mi) 78574 Mission (11.4 mi) 78573 Mission (11.7 mi) 78501 Mcallen (14.1 mi) 78503 Mcallen (14.3 mi) 78504 Mcallen (14.7 mi) 78557 Hidalgo (15.2 mi) 78577 Pharr (16.7 mi) 78589 San Juan (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,500
Population density	316 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	215

Geography
Land area	14.23 sq mi
Water area	0.85 sq mi
Latitude	26.2238
Longitude	-98.4668
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	956

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.2%	56.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	26.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	6.9%	14.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

4,500

Population

316

People per sq mi

30.6

Median age

$51,637

Median household income

$19,146

Per capita income

$108,100

Median home value

$638

Median monthly rent

63.8%

Home ownership

20.7%

Poverty rate

6.9%

Unemployment

1,241

Housing units

23.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

134

Under 5

159

194

5–9

230

150

10–14

177

15–19

158

20–24

187

518

25–34

611

176

35–44

208

345

45–54

407

55–59

60–64

128

65–74

151

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,126	25.0%
18 and over	3,374	75.0%
65 and over	505	11.2%
Median age	30.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 39.4%

Hispanic or Latino 29.4%

Two or more races 26.5%

Other race 4.1%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,509	39.4%
Hispanic or Latino	1,872	29.4%
Two or more races	1,686	26.5%
Other race	264	4.1%
Asian	41	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.2%	56.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	26.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	6.9%	14.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	7.8%

Under $10k 8.2%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 13.5%

$35k–$50k 7.4%

$50k–$75k 20.9%

$75k–$100k 18.0%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.2%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	13.5%
$35k–$50k	7.4%
$50k–$75k	20.9%
$75k–$100k	18.0%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$51,637

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.5%

$50k–$100k 31.4%

$100k–$150k 27.7%

$150k–$200k 23.9%

$200k–$300k 4.5%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,100
Median rent / month	$638
Owner occupied	63.8%
Renter occupied	36.2%
Vacant	21.8%
Single-family detached	79.5%
Large apartment buildings	2.9%
Mobile homes	6.6%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.1%
2000–2009	20.3%
1990–1999	28.0%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	11.8%
1950–1959	2.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	32.9%
3 bedrooms	40.2%
4 bedrooms	21.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	36.8%
2 vehicles	41.4%
3 or more	21.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.5%
Electricity	92.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	681	50.4%
Cohabiting couple	109	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	182	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	380	28.1%
Households with children under 18	651	48.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	342	25.3%
Average household size	3.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.6%	41.8%
Married	52.7%	46.8%
Separated	2.6%	0.0%
Widowed	0.5%	3.4%
Divorced	11.6%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.3%

Some HS, no diploma 15.4%

HS graduate 31.2%

Some college, no degree 16.3%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 10.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.3%
Bachelor's or higher	23.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	165	17.0%
Elementary school	541	55.8%
High school	184	19.0%
College / grad school	80	8.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 43.7%

Manufacturing 10.5%

Retail trade 9.6%

Public administration 7.5%

Construction 7.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Professional & management 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.2%
Service	22.8%
Sales & office	16.0%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	20.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.2%
Government	30.8%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.4%
Carpool	13.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.5%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.2

Poverty

All people 20.7%

Under 18 years 24.5%

18 and over 19.4%

Married-couple families 13.8%

Female-led households 32.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.9%
Retirement income	15.5%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	10.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	41.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.4%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	31.6%
Diabetes	18.5%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	18.2%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	4.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	34.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	28.2%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	52.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.4%
Visited dentist	49.5%
Cholesterol screening	85.1%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	48	1.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	0.8%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	48.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	38.0%
Public insurance	28.9%
No insurance	37.8%
Uninsured under 19	17.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,207	93.5%
Spanish	845	20.1%
Other Indo-European	845	20.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,574	79.4%
Born in same state	3,574	79.4%
Born in different state	3,147	69.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	926	20.6%
Not a US citizen	199	21.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	208	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	50	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.0%
Internet access	92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78560

What city is ZIP code 78560 in?

ZIP code 78560 is primarily assigned to La Joya, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78560 in?

ZIP code 78560 falls within Hidalgo County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78560?

21% of residents in ZIP code 78560 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 78560?

Approximately 20% of households in ZIP code 78560 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78560?

The median home value in ZIP code 78560 is $108,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 78560?

ZIP code 78560 has an estimated population of 4,500 residents, with a density of 316 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 78560 in?

ZIP code 78560 observes the CST timezone.