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Willacy County
Lasara, TX
78561
78561 ZIP Code — Lasara, TX
Willacy County, Texas
ZIP code 78561 is located in
Lasara ,
Texas ,
within Willacy County .
It covers approximately 1.06 square miles and serves a population of
900 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 956 .
About ZIP code 78561
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $77,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $26,339. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 61% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 55% 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 22 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 36% of workers work from home.
College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (19%) compared to national benchmarks. 32% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 35% of households; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.
Overall, ZIP code 78561 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
900
Population density
849 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
489
Geography
Land area
1.06 sq mi
Water area
0.02 sq mi
Latitude
26.4636
Longitude
-97.9122
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
956
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
80.5%
59.7%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
19.5%
28.5%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
10.5%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.4%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$26,339
Median household income
11.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 180 20.0% 18 and over 720 80.0% 65 and over 188 20.9% Median age 35.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 477 36.1% Hispanic or Latino 423 32% Two or more races 417 31.5% Other race 6 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
80.5%
59.7%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
19.5%
28.5%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
10.5%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.4%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.8% $10k–$15k 5.8% $15k–$25k 31.3% $25k–$35k 18.3% $35k–$50k 19.2% $75k–$100k 7.2% $100k–$150k 12.5% Median income $26,339
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $77,100 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 75.0% Renter occupied 25.0% Vacant 12.6% Single-family detached 84.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 15.5% Median rooms 4.8 Avg household size (owned) 5.08
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 18.9% 2010–2019 20.6% 2000–2009 5.5% 1990–1999 18.9% 1980–1989 9.2% 1970–1979 23.9% 1960–1969 2.9% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 10.5% 2 bedrooms 33.6% 3 bedrooms 40.3% 4 bedrooms 10.5% 5+ bedrooms 5.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.8% 1 vehicle 41.8% 2 vehicles 21.6% 3 or more 30.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 90.9% Propane / LP gas 6.3% No fuel used 2.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 126 60.6% Cohabiting couple 17 8.2% Male householder, no spouse 6 2.9% Female householder, no spouse 59 28.4% Households with children under 18 102 49.0% Households with seniors (65+) 115 55.3% Average household size 4.31
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 44.0% 35.5% Married 45.0% 45.6% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 1.5% 5.6% Divorced 9.4% 13.3%
Education
Less than 9th grade
30.7%
Some HS, no diploma
16.6%
Some college, no degree
16.9%
Graduate / professional
8.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 52.7% Bachelor's or higher 11.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 10 3.8% Elementary school 67 25.5% High school 67 25.5% College / grad school 119 45.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.9%
Professional & management
17.3%
Finance & real estate
15.2%
Agriculture & mining
13.4%
Public administration
3.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 31.9% Service 53.7% Sales & office 11.6% Natural resources & construction 2.7% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 82.7% Government 16.1% Self-employed 1.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 60.9% Carpool 3.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 36.1% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 22.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
43.7%
Female-led households
51.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 55.3% Retirement income 3.4% Supplemental Security 34.1% Cash public assistance 2.9% Food stamps / SNAP 60.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 44.8% High blood pressure 36.2% High cholesterol 35.4% Diabetes 18.8% Heart disease 7.8% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 9.3% Arthritis 22.0% Kidney disease 4.2% Pulmonary disease 6.7% Cancer 4.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.9% Binge drinking 15.7% No physical activity 40.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.7% Depression 20.3% Fair or poor health 30.7% Poor mental health 16.5% Poor physical health 15.8% No health insurance 51.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.8% Visited dentist 39.4% Cholesterol screening 84.7% Teeth loss 21.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 21 2.9%
Disability % Any disability 22.8% Under 18 1.7% 18–64 years 10.5% 65 and over 77.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 23.7% Public insurance 48.4% No insurance 31.6% Uninsured under 19 18.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 859 95.4% Spanish 297 34.6% Other Indo-European 297 34.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 782 86.9% Born in same state 715 79.4% Born in different state 655 72.8% Foreign born 67 7.4% Naturalized citizen 118 13.1% Not a US citizen 26 22.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 4 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 23.1% Internet access 88.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78561
What city is ZIP code 78561 in?
ZIP code 78561 is primarily assigned to Lasara, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78561 in?
ZIP code 78561 falls within Willacy County, Texas.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 78561?
Approximately 35% of households in ZIP code 78561 speak Spanish as a primary language.
Does ZIP code 78561 have a large retiree population?
55% of households in ZIP code 78561 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78561?
29% of residents in ZIP code 78561 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 78561?
11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 78561 in?
ZIP code 78561 observes the CST timezone.
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