78569 ZIP Code — Lyford, TX

Willacy County, Texas

ZIP code 78569 is located in Lyford, Texas, within Willacy County. It covers approximately 152.77 square miles and serves a population of 4,133 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 956.

About ZIP code 78569

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 $102,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,150. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), diabetes (18%) compared to national benchmarks. 25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 78569 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,133

population

152.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78569 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78569

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78569. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lyford	Acceptable
Lyford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78580 Raymondville (10.3 mi) 78550 Harlingen (11.9 mi) 78593 Santa Rosa (12.9 mi) 78552 Harlingen (15.6 mi) 78538 Edcouch (15.9 mi) 78559 La Feria (16.4 mi) 78583 Rio Hondo (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	4,133
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	489

Geography
Land area	152.77 sq mi
Water area	1.05 sq mi
Latitude	26.4124
Longitude	-97.7306
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	956

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.9%	59.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	28.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	10.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.4%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

4,133

Population

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$53,150

Median household income

$24,397

Per capita income

$102,700

Median home value

$663

Median monthly rent

81.8%

Home ownership

13.3%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

1,262

Housing units

15.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

123

Under 5

106

5–9

149

10–14

129

162

15–19

141

20–24

274

25–34

238

329

35–44

285

300

45–54

260

109

55–59

133

60–64

115

138

65–74

119

212

75–84

185

105

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	819	19.8%
18 and over	3,314	80.2%
65 and over	850	20.6%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 57.4%

Hispanic or Latino 20.9%

Two or more races 18.7%

Other race 3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,000	57.4%
Hispanic or Latino	1,093	20.9%
Two or more races	975	18.7%
Other race	158	3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.9%	59.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	28.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	10.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.4%	7.8%

Under $10k 8.0%

$10k–$15k 11.3%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 12.4%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 23.1%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.0%
$10k–$15k	11.3%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	12.4%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	23.1%
$150k–$200k	0.7%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$53,150

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.6%

$50k–$100k 29.0%

$100k–$150k 4.4%

$150k–$200k 25.5%

$200k–$300k 14.3%

$300k–$500k 5.0%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,700
Median rent / month	$663
Owner occupied	81.8%
Renter occupied	18.2%
Vacant	14.8%
Single-family detached	81.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	5.8%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.3%
2000–2009	10.8%
1990–1999	15.0%
1980–1989	18.3%
1970–1979	16.7%
1960–1969	15.8%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	6.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.4%
1 bedroom	7.0%
2 bedrooms	24.9%
3 bedrooms	39.0%
4 bedrooms	15.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.7%
1 vehicle	32.4%
2 vehicles	34.0%
3 or more	24.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	94.4%
Propane / LP gas	4.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	747	58.7%
Cohabiting couple	47	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	220	17.3%
Female householder, no spouse	259	20.3%
Households with children under 18	396	31.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	533	41.9%
Average household size	3.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.7%	29.9%
Married	42.3%	44.4%
Separated	0.7%	5.9%
Widowed	0.7%	10.4%
Divorced	8.6%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 18.2%

Some HS, no diploma 11.4%

HS graduate 38.8%

Some college, no degree 13.8%

Associate's degree 2.8%

Bachelor's degree 12.2%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	70.4%
Bachelor's or higher	15.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	3.7%
Kindergarten	66	7.5%
Elementary school	297	33.6%
High school	279	31.6%
College / grad school	208	23.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.7%

Retail trade 19.2%

Agriculture & mining 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 9.9%

Professional & management 6.9%

Public administration 6.0%

Construction 5.3%

Information 2.7%

Other services 2.5%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Manufacturing 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.5%
Service	22.2%
Sales & office	21.7%
Natural resources & construction	12.0%
Production & transportation	21.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.5%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	14.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.0%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 13.3%

Under 18 years 9.9%

18 and over 14.2%

Married-couple families 13.4%

Female-led households 28.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.7%
Retirement income	20.3%
Supplemental Security	18.1%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.4%
High blood pressure	36.4%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	18.2%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	22.3%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	4.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	37.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	28.5%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	47.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.2%
Visited dentist	42.5%
Cholesterol screening	86.2%
Teeth loss	19.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	239	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	7.4%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	51.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.3%
Public insurance	43.7%
No insurance	24.7%
Uninsured under 19	7.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,904	94.5%
Spanish	619	15.9%
Other Indo-European	619	15.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,654	88.4%
Born in same state	3,575	86.5%
Born in different state	3,318	80.3%
Foreign born	79	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	479	11.6%
Not a US citizen	328	68.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	104	2.5%
French	36	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	13	0.3%
English	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.8%
Internet access	82.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78569

What city is ZIP code 78569 in?

ZIP code 78569 is primarily assigned to Lyford, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78569 in?

ZIP code 78569 falls within Willacy County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 78569 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 78569 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 78569 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 78569 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78569?

The median home value in ZIP code 78569 is $102,700.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 78569?

Health data for ZIP code 78569 shows elevated rates of obesity (44%) and diabetes (18%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 78569 in?

ZIP code 78569 observes the CST timezone.