78579 ZIP Code — Progreso, TX

Hidalgo County, Texas

ZIP code 78579 is located in Progreso, Texas, within Hidalgo County. It covers approximately 5.70 square miles and serves a population of 3,063 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 956.

About ZIP code 78579

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $27,941. Poverty affects 72% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 50% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

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

38% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 43% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 78579 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,063

population

5.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78579 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78579

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City	Status
Progreso	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,063
Population density	537 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	215

Geography
Land area	5.70 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	26.0842
Longitude	-97.9685
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	956

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.6%	56.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	26.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	14.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,063

Population

537

People per sq mi

28.5

Median age

$27,941

Median household income

$9,280

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.2%

Home ownership

71.5%

Poverty rate

8.0%

Unemployment

779

Housing units

14.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

177

Under 5

216

118

5–9

144

119

10–14

145

105

15–19

129

109

20–24

134

153

25–34

187

117

35–44

143

190

45–54

233

55–59

60–64

106

161

65–74

198

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,046	34.1%
18 and over	2,017	65.9%
65 and over	363	11.9%
Median age	28.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 44%

Two or more races 27.4%

Other race 16.7%

White 12%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	2,409	44%
Two or more races	1,497	27.4%
Other race	912	16.7%
White	654	12%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.6%	56.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	26.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	14.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	7.8%

Under $10k 9.6%

$10k–$15k 19.7%

$15k–$25k 19.9%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 18.4%

$50k–$75k 8.3%

$75k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.6%
$10k–$15k	19.7%
$15k–$25k	19.9%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	18.4%
$50k–$75k	8.3%
$75k–$100k	9.4%
$100k–$150k	9.0%
Median income	$27,941

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.1%

$50k–$100k 23.9%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k–$300k 26.6%

$1M+ 6.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.2%
Renter occupied	13.8%
Vacant	16.8%
Single-family detached	78.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	4.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	39.9%
2000–2009	11.6%
1990–1999	16.8%
1980–1989	17.5%
1970–1979	6.5%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.2%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	9.9%
3 bedrooms	35.6%
4 bedrooms	32.4%
5+ bedrooms	9.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	13.8%
2 vehicles	61.2%
3 or more	25.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	89.3%
Solar	10.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	478	65.3%
Cohabiting couple	70	9.6%
Male householder, no spouse	38	5.2%
Female householder, no spouse	146	19.9%
Households with children under 18	407	55.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	174	23.8%
Average household size	4.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.4%	46.2%
Married	67.6%	42.9%
Separated	0.0%	2.9%
Widowed	0.0%	5.7%
Divorced	0.0%	2.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 32.8%

Some HS, no diploma 11.9%

HS graduate 25.2%

Some college, no degree 13.8%

Associate's degree 1.9%

Bachelor's degree 5.3%

Graduate / professional 9.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	55.3%
Bachelor's or higher	14.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	35	4.5%
Elementary school	416	53.9%
High school	167	21.6%
College / grad school	154	19.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 51.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 21.0%

Professional & management 14.1%

Retail trade 3.9%

Construction 3.4%

Manufacturing 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.5%
Service	37.7%
Sales & office	17.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	3.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	33.8%
Government	44.0%
Self-employed	22.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.7%
Work from home	8.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.5

Poverty

All people 71.5%

Under 18 years 77.4%

18 and over 68.4%

Married-couple families 61.5%

Female-led households 82.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.7%
Retirement income	10.7%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	50.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	27.9%
High cholesterol	28.8%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	4.7%
Stroke	2.2%
Asthma	8.1%
Arthritis	14.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	3.9%
Cancer	3.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.0%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	21.5%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	49.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.3%
Visited dentist	56.2%
Cholesterol screening	84.9%
Teeth loss	12.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	7.5%
18–64 years	5.3%
65 and over	90.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	16.4%
Public insurance	46.1%
No insurance	37.5%
Uninsured under 19	16.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,670	87.2%
Spanish	1,139	42.7%
Other Indo-European	1,139	42.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,298	75.0%
Born in same state	2,298	75.0%
Born in different state	1,833	59.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	765	25.0%
Not a US citizen	182	23.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	13	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	23.9%
Internet access	80.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78579

What city is ZIP code 78579 in?

ZIP code 78579 is primarily assigned to Progreso, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78579 in?

ZIP code 78579 falls within Hidalgo County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78579?

72% of residents in ZIP code 78579 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 78579?

Approximately 43% of households in ZIP code 78579 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Is ZIP code 78579 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 78579 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 78579 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 78579 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 78579 in?

ZIP code 78579 observes the CST timezone.