78504 ZIP Code — Mcallen, TX
Hidalgo County, Texas
ZIP code 78504 is located in Mcallen, Texas, within Hidalgo County. It covers approximately 19.59 square miles and serves a population of 60,999 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 956.
About ZIP code 78504
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 $181,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
The gap between median ($71,648) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
60,999
population
19.59
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78504 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78504
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78504. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mcallen | Acceptable |
| Mcallen | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
78573 Mission (3.9 mi)
78501 Mcallen (4.5 mi)
78574 Mission (5.7 mi)
78539 Edinburg (5.8 mi)
78541 Edinburg (8.8 mi)
78503 Mcallen (8.9 mi)
78577 Pharr (9 mi)
78542 Edinburg (9.4 mi)
78589 San Juan (9.5 mi)
78516 Alamo (9.5 mi)
78572 Mission (11.4 mi)
78557 Hidalgo (11.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 60,999 |
| Population density | 3,114 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 215 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 19.59 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi |
| Latitude | 26.2801 |
| Longitude | -98.2384 |
| 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 | 39.4% | 56.8% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.7% | 26.0% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.1% | 14.6% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 6.7% | 2.5% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
60,999
Population
3,114
People per sq mi
31.1
Median age
$71,648
Median household income
$32,729
Per capita income
$181,500
Median home value
$1,095
Median monthly rent
68.0%
Home ownership
12.5%
Poverty rate
6.6%
Unemployment
14,669
Housing units
38.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,214
Under 5
2,232
2,442
5–9
2,461
2,606
10–14
2,628
2,785
15–19
2,808
2,229
20–24
2,246
4,364
25–34
4,400
3,997
35–44
4,029
4,205
45–54
4,239
1,392
55–59
1,403
1,211
60–64
1,221
1,736
65–74
1,750
917
75–84
924
279
85+
281
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18,144 | 29.7% |
| 18 and over | 42,855 | 70.3% |
| 65 and over | 5,887 | 9.7% |
| Median age | 31.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
39.3%
Hispanic or Latino
27.7%
Two or more races
22.5%
Other race
6%
Asian
3.5%
Black or African American
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,117 | 39.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23,364 | 27.7% |
| Two or more races | 18,955 | 22.5% |
| Other race | 5,103 | 6% |
| Asian | 2,915 | 3.5% |
| Black or African American | 653 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 256 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.4% | 56.8% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.7% | 26.0% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.1% | 14.6% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 6.7% | 2.5% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
4.6%
$10k–$15k
1.6%
$15k–$25k
5.9%
$25k–$35k
9.4%
$35k–$50k
11.9%
$50k–$75k
19.2%
$75k–$100k
10.0%
$100k–$150k
19.3%
$150k–$200k
9.3%
$200k+
8.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.3% |
| $200k+ | 8.9% |
| Median income | $71,648 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.8%
$50k–$100k
8.4%
$100k–$150k
19.5%
$150k–$200k
25.7%
$200k–$300k
24.7%
$300k–$500k
12.0%
$500k–$1M
2.9%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $181,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,095 |
| Owner occupied | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% |
| Vacant | 7.9% |
| Single-family detached | 75.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.0% |
| Mobile homes | 4.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.37 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 13.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 30.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.7% |
| 3 or more | 26.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.6% |
| Electricity | 95.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 11,013 | 57.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,009 | 5.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,402 | 12.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,734 | 24.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8,525 | 44.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,171 | 21.8% |
| Average household size | 3.18 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.3% | 32.2% |
| Married | 53.9% | 48.0% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 6.4% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 11.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.8%
Some HS, no diploma
7.1%
HS graduate
19.3%
Some college, no degree
21.4%
Associate's degree
7.1%
Bachelor's degree
24.0%
Graduate / professional
14.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 967 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 1,354 | 6.9% |
| Elementary school | 8,182 | 41.9% |
| High school | 4,836 | 24.8% |
| College / grad school | 4,181 | 21.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.1%
Retail trade
13.3%
Professional & management
12.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.9%
Finance & real estate
6.2%
Construction
4.9%
Manufacturing
4.4%
Public administration
4.2%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Other services
3.6%
Wholesale trade
3.5%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.6% |
| Service | 19.0% |
| Sales & office | 23.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.9% |
| Production & transportation | 6.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.6% |
| Government | 18.5% |
| Self-employed | 10.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.7% |
| Carpool | 11.9% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 8.3% |
| Other means | 3.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.1 |
Poverty
All people
12.5%
Under 18 years
17.0%
18 and over
10.7%
Married-couple families
6.9%
Female-led households
21.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 20.9% |
| Retirement income | 15.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.0% |
| High blood pressure | 28.6% |
| High cholesterol | 29.2% |
| Diabetes | 12.8% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 7.9% |
| Arthritis | 15.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.1% |
| Cancer | 4.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.0% |
| Binge drinking | 19.8% |
| No physical activity | 22.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.7% |
| Depression | 19.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.0% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 36.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.1% |
| Visited dentist | 62.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.2% |
| Teeth loss | 9.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,812 | 4.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.6% |
| Under 18 | 6.5% |
| 18–64 years | 7.4% |
| 65 and over | 43.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.8% |
| Public insurance | 27.7% |
| No insurance | 22.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 56,553 | 92.7% |
| Spanish | 11,118 | 19.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 10,508 | 18.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 75 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 490 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 47,461 | 77.8% |
| Born in same state | 46,246 | 75.8% |
| Born in different state | 39,562 | 64.9% |
| Foreign born | 1,215 | 2.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 13,538 | 22.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 6,280 | 46.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,658 | 2.7% |
| Arab | 1,483 | 2.4% |
| Italian | 1,418 | 2.3% |
| Polish | 209 | 0.3% |
| English | 67 | 0.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 58 | 0.1% |
| German | 40 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 27 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 10 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 31.4% |
| Internet access | 95.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78504
What part of Mcallen is ZIP code 78504?
ZIP code 78504 covers a portion of Mcallen, Texas, within Hidalgo County.
What county is ZIP code 78504 in?
ZIP code 78504 falls within Hidalgo County, Texas.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78504?
The median home value in ZIP code 78504 is $181,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 78504?
ZIP code 78504 has an estimated population of 60,999 residents, with a density of 3,113 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 78504?
The median household income in ZIP code 78504 is $71,648, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 78504 in?
ZIP code 78504 observes the CST timezone.