78562 ZIP Code — La Villa, TX

Hidalgo County, Texas

ZIP code 78562 is located in La Villa, Texas, within Hidalgo County. It covers approximately 21.47 square miles and serves a population of 3,157 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 956.

About ZIP code 78562

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $119,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $58,846. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% 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. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 40% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 78562 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.

3,157

population

21.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78562 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78562

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78562. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
La Villa	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,157
Population density	147 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	215

Geography
Land area	21.47 sq mi
Water area	1.08 sq mi
Latitude	26.3093
Longitude	-97.9194
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	53.5%	56.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	26.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	14.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.5%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,157

Population

147

People per sq mi

31.8

Median age

$58,846

Median household income

$15,828

Per capita income

$119,500

Median home value

$335

Median monthly rent

74.8%

Home ownership

23.2%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

579

Housing units

9.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

102

5–9

110

10–14

140

15–19

101

185

20–24

134

376

25–34

273

404

35–44

293

179

45–54

129

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	688	21.8%
18 and over	2,469	78.2%
65 and over	238	7.5%
Median age	31.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 37.2%

Hispanic or Latino 31.1%

Two or more races 20.3%

Other race 11%

Black or African American 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,705	37.2%
Hispanic or Latino	1,424	31.1%
Two or more races	930	20.3%
Other race	504	11%
Black or African American	9	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.5%	56.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	26.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	14.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.5%	7.8%

Under $10k 16.2%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 21.2%

$25k–$35k 1.8%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 5.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.2%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	21.2%
$25k–$35k	1.8%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	15.9%
$100k–$150k	15.5%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	5.9%
Median income	$58,846

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.6%

$50k–$100k 25.3%

$100k–$150k 35.3%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k–$300k 11.6%

$300k–$500k 6.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$119,500
Median rent / month	$335
Owner occupied	74.8%
Renter occupied	25.2%
Vacant	15.2%
Single-family detached	89.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.3%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	31.8%
1990–1999	4.8%
1980–1989	17.7%
1970–1979	14.8%
1960–1969	13.0%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	1.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	22.4%
3 bedrooms	44.2%
4 bedrooms	19.0%
5+ bedrooms	7.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.3%
1 vehicle	29.2%
2 vehicles	35.4%
3 or more	23.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.4%
Electricity	94.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	193	30.9%
Cohabiting couple	34	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	89	14.3%
Female householder, no spouse	308	49.4%
Households with children under 18	276	44.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	224	35.9%
Average household size	3.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.0%	44.3%
Married	40.7%	30.6%
Separated	1.1%	0.0%
Widowed	1.8%	14.3%
Divorced	8.4%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 25.7%

Some HS, no diploma 18.5%

HS graduate 23.9%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 4.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 0.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	55.8%
Bachelor's or higher	9.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	5.4%
Kindergarten	35	4.9%
Elementary school	313	43.7%
High school	236	33.0%
College / grad school	93	13.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.0%

Public administration 9.8%

Manufacturing 9.7%

Agriculture & mining 9.3%

Construction 8.8%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Professional & management 7.9%

Retail trade 7.0%

Other services 4.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.8%
Service	20.1%
Sales & office	20.0%
Natural resources & construction	19.0%
Production & transportation	11.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.3%
Government	29.0%
Self-employed	9.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.8%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	2.4%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	13.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.6

Poverty

All people 23.2%

Under 18 years 26.5%

18 and over 21.6%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 27.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.7%
Retirement income	12.0%
Supplemental Security	13.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.2%
High blood pressure	31.2%
High cholesterol	29.3%
Diabetes	16.3%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	15.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.4%
Cancer	3.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	21.3%
No physical activity	34.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	29.1%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	57.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	63.6%
Visited dentist	43.2%
Cholesterol screening	79.9%
Teeth loss	18.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.7%
Under 18	8.7%
18–64 years	8.6%
65 and over	60.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.0%
Public insurance	30.6%
No insurance	14.4%
Uninsured under 19	6.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,993	94.8%
Spanish	1,182	39.5%
Other Indo-European	1,173	39.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,175	68.9%
Born in same state	2,175	68.9%
Born in different state	2,045	64.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	982	31.1%
Not a US citizen	96	9.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	19.8%
Internet access	72.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78562

What city is ZIP code 78562 in?

ZIP code 78562 is primarily assigned to La Villa, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78562 in?

ZIP code 78562 falls within Hidalgo County, Texas.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 78562?

Approximately 40% of households in ZIP code 78562 speak Spanish as a primary language.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 78562?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78562?

23% of residents in ZIP code 78562 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78562?

The median home value in ZIP code 78562 is $119,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 78562 in?

ZIP code 78562 observes the CST timezone.