Willacy County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 6 ZIP codes · 6 cities
6
ZIP codes
20,316
population (2021)
-8.2%
pop change since 2010
48489
FIPS code
Willacy County ZIP code map
About Willacy County
Willacy County is located in Texas and contains 6 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 20,316 as of 2021,
a decrease of
8.2% from 22,134 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Willacy County is 48489.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 20,316 |
| 2010 population | 22,134 |
| Change | -8.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48489 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Willacy County
ZIP codes for Willacy County, TX (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78561 | Lasara | Willacy | View map |
| 78569 | Lyford | Willacy | View map |
| 78580 | Raymondville | Willacy | View map |
| 78590 | San Perlita | Willacy | View map |
| 78594 | Sebastian | Willacy | View map |
| 78598 | Port Mansfield | Willacy | View map |
Demographics & statistics
17,477
Population
33.6
Median age
$46,440
Median household income
$21,002
Per capita income
$83,250
Median home value
$702
Median monthly rent
72.9%
Home ownership
20.5%
Poverty rate
7.1%
Unemployment
4,134
Housing units
12.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
596
Under 5
494
652
5–9
540
750
10–14
622
689
15–19
571
777
20–24
644
1,519
25–34
1,258
1,307
35–44
1,082
1,031
45–54
855
379
55–59
314
503
60–64
417
681
65–74
564
469
75–84
389
205
85+
169
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,297 | 23.0% |
| 18 and over | 13,180 | 77.1% |
| 65 and over | 2,477 | 16.4% |
| Median age | 33.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
53.6%
Hispanic or Latino
22.4%
Two or more races
20.2%
Other race
2.8%
Black or African American
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,090 | 53.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,059 | 22.4% |
| Two or more races | 4,562 | 20.2% |
| Other race | 635 | 2.8% |
| Black or African American | 180 | 0.8% |
Household income
Under $10k
8.3%
$10k–$15k
9.6%
$15k–$25k
10.0%
$25k–$35k
8.4%
$35k–$50k
16.6%
$50k–$75k
13.8%
$75k–$100k
11.8%
$100k–$150k
16.2%
$150k–$200k
2.8%
$200k+
2.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 9.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.8% |
| $200k+ | 2.8% |
| Median income | $46,440 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
32.7%
$50k–$100k
29.5%
$100k–$150k
8.4%
$150k–$200k
14.2%
$200k–$300k
10.3%
$300k–$500k
3.3%
$500k–$1M
0.8%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $83,250 |
| Median rent / month | $702 |
| Owner occupied | 72.9% |
| Renter occupied | 27.2% |
| Vacant | 16.6% |
| Single-family detached | 78.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.3% |
| Mobile homes | 10.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% |
| 3 or more | 24.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 8.3% |
| Electricity | 88.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,235 | 51.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 305 | 5.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 720 | 16.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,332 | 26.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,858 | 37.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,621 | 37.4% |
| Average household size | 3.44 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.9% | 33.0% |
| Married | 42.5% | 41.0% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 11.0% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 9.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
17.2%
Some HS, no diploma
13.8%
HS graduate
38.6%
Some college, no degree
14.2%
Associate's degree
4.4%
Bachelor's degree
9.2%
Graduate / professional
2.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 69.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 12.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 237 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 243 | 6.4% |
| Elementary school | 2,021 | 42.5% |
| High school | 1,095 | 28.0% |
| College / grad school | 644 | 18.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.8%
Retail trade
14.6%
Agriculture & mining
10.2%
Transportation & utilities
8.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Professional & management
6.4%
Construction
6.2%
Public administration
6.2%
Manufacturing
5.8%
Other services
2.6%
Information
2.2%
Finance & real estate
2.0%
Wholesale trade
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 21.0% |
| Service | 25.3% |
| Sales & office | 19.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.5% |
| Production & transportation | 17.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.4% |
| Government | 15.4% |
| Self-employed | 13.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.4% |
| Carpool | 7.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.5% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.8 |
Poverty
All people
20.5%
Under 18 years
22.1%
18 and over
19.6%
Married-couple families
12.9%
Female-led households
35.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.4% |
| Retirement income | 20.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 13.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 29.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.0% |
| High cholesterol | 33.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 21.4% |
| Kidney disease | 4.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 4.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| No physical activity | 39.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 30.0% |
| Poor mental health | 16.6% |
| Poor physical health | 15.7% |
| No health insurance | 49.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.9% |
| Visited dentist | 38.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.7% |
| Teeth loss | 22.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 656 | 5.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 5.6% |
| 18–64 years | 12.0% |
| 65 and over | 43.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 36.3% |
| Public insurance | 45.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,387 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 2,413 | 15.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,413 | 15.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,456 | 88.4% |
| Born in same state | 15,257 | 87.0% |
| Born in different state | 14,034 | 80.3% |
| Foreign born | 199 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,021 | 11.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 719 | 47.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 349 | 2% |
| Italian | 279 | 1.6% |
| French | 127 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 15 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 10 | 0.1% |
| English | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 27.9% |
| Internet access | 84.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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