78558 ZIP Code — La Blanca, TX

Hidalgo County, Texas

ZIP code 78558 is located in La Blanca, Texas, within Hidalgo County. It covers approximately 0.77 square miles and serves a population of 533 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 956.

About ZIP code 78558

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $55,700.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), diabetes (19%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 68% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 78558 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

533

population

0.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78558 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78558

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City	Status
La Blanca	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	533
Population density	692 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	215

Geography
Land area	0.77 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	26.3125
Longitude	-98.0335
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	36.8%	56.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	48.5%	26.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	5.0%	14.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	9.6%	2.5%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

533

Population

692

People per sq mi

46.5

Median age

Median household income

$17,313

Per capita income

$55,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

55.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

155

Housing units

18.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

15–19

20–24

25–34

45–54

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	116	21.8%
18 and over	417	78.2%
65 and over	211	39.6%
Median age	46.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 35.8%

Two or more races 35.8%

White 28.4%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	297	35.8%
Two or more races	297	35.8%
White	236	28.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.8%	56.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	48.5%	26.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	5.0%	14.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	9.6%	2.5%	7.8%

$25k–$35k 28.8%

$35k–$50k 24.8%

$75k–$100k 33.6%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	28.8%
$35k–$50k	24.8%
$75k–$100k	33.6%
$150k–$200k	12.8%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.6%

$50k–$100k 53.6%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$55,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	19.4%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	4.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	19.4%
1990–1999	10.3%
1980–1989	70.3%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	23.2%
3 bedrooms	39.4%
4 bedrooms	37.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	28.8%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	71.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	67	53.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	58	46.4%
Households with children under 18	31	24.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	125	100.0%
Average household size	4.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.9%	8.3%
Married	75.1%	44.8%
Separated	0.0%	15.4%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	31.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 37.8%

Some HS, no diploma 10.3%

HS graduate 21.1%

Some college, no degree 12.5%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 18.3%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	51.9%
Bachelor's or higher	18.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	29	33.7%
College / grad school	57	66.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 46.4%

Manufacturing 18.1%

Agriculture & mining 14.1%

Wholesale trade 12.5%

Retail trade 8.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.5%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	21.4%
Natural resources & construction	18.1%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.5%
Government	6.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	18.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.2

Poverty

All people 55.7%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 43.4%

Married-couple families 46.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	75.2%
Retirement income	53.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	37.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.3%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	19.4%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	18.5%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	3.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	36.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	31.5%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	16.2%
No health insurance	54.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.8%
Visited dentist	45.2%
Cholesterol screening	83.7%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	34.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.3%
Public insurance	46.7%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	446	83.7%
Spanish	304	68.2%
Other Indo-European	304	68.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	347	65.1%
Born in same state	347	65.1%
Born in different state	347	65.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	186	34.9%
Not a US citizen	108	58.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	23.5%
Internet access	71.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78558

What city is ZIP code 78558 in?

ZIP code 78558 is primarily assigned to La Blanca, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78558 in?

ZIP code 78558 falls within Hidalgo County, Texas.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 78558?

Approximately 68% of households in ZIP code 78558 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78558?

56% of residents in ZIP code 78558 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 78558 have a large retiree population?

75% of households in ZIP code 78558 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 78558 have an older population?

40% of residents in ZIP code 78558 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What timezone is ZIP code 78558 in?

ZIP code 78558 observes the CST timezone.