Starr County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 9 ZIP codes · 9 cities
9
ZIP codes
66,049
population (2021)
+8.3%
pop change since 2010
48427
FIPS code
Starr County ZIP code map
About Starr County
Starr County is located in Texas and contains 9 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 66,049 as of 2021,
an increase of
8.3% from 60,968 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Starr County is 48427.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 66,049 |
| 2010 population | 60,968 |
| Change | +8.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48427 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Starr County
ZIP codes for Starr County, TX (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78536 | Delmita | Starr | View map |
| 78545 | Falcon Heights | Starr | View map |
| 78547 | Garciasville | Starr | View map |
| 78548 | Grulla | Starr | View map |
| 78582 | Rio Grande City | Starr | View map |
| 78584 | Roma | Starr | View map |
| 78585 | Salineno | Starr | View map |
| 78588 | San Isidro | Starr | View map |
| 78591 | Santa Elena | Starr | View map |
Demographics & statistics
63,507
Population
28.5
Median age
$36,957
Median household income
$17,005
Per capita income
$114,580
Median home value
$261
Median monthly rent
78.5%
Home ownership
23.0%
Poverty rate
7.8%
Unemployment
16,764
Housing units
16.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3,220
Under 5
2,787
2,988
5–9
2,587
3,172
10–14
2,746
2,913
15–19
2,521
2,847
20–24
2,464
4,619
25–34
3,998
3,966
35–44
3,432
3,724
45–54
3,224
1,313
55–59
1,137
1,406
60–64
1,217
2,238
65–74
1,937
1,003
75–84
868
633
85+
547
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 20,781 | 26.7% |
| 18 and over | 42,726 | 73.3% |
| 65 and over | 7,226 | 15.8% |
| Median age | 28.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
40.7%
Hispanic or Latino
29.5%
Two or more races
24.4%
Other race
5.2%
Black or African American
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,658 | 40.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26,622 | 29.5% |
| Two or more races | 22,024 | 24.4% |
| Other race | 4,666 | 5.2% |
| Black or African American | 80 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
9.4%
$10k–$15k
6.2%
$15k–$25k
18.9%
$25k–$35k
9.9%
$35k–$50k
17.2%
$50k–$75k
7.0%
$75k–$100k
8.8%
$100k–$150k
12.2%
$150k–$200k
1.9%
$200k+
8.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 18.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 7.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.9% |
| $200k+ | 8.5% |
| Median income | $36,957 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
38.6%
$50k–$100k
19.4%
$100k–$150k
17.4%
$150k–$200k
4.5%
$200k–$300k
12.2%
$300k–$500k
2.7%
$500k–$1M
3.9%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $114,580 |
| Median rent / month | $261 |
| Owner occupied | 78.5% |
| Renter occupied | 21.5% |
| Vacant | 33.4% |
| Single-family detached | 81.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.2% |
| Mobile homes | 11.8% |
| Median rooms | 4.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.09 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 24.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.6% |
| 3 or more | 14.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.2% |
| Electricity | 88.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.8% |
| Wood | 2.1% |
| No fuel used | 4.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,278 | 43.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 659 | 1.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,120 | 15.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,765 | 39.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8,539 | 41.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,071 | 30.7% |
| Average household size | 3.01 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.4% | 28.5% |
| Married | 46.5% | 42.5% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 17.7% |
| Divorced | 12.0% | 5.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
16.7%
Some HS, no diploma
8.1%
HS graduate
29.0%
Some college, no degree
25.1%
Associate's degree
4.5%
Bachelor's degree
8.3%
Graduate / professional
8.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 75.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 16.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,810 | 6.7% |
| Kindergarten | 1,100 | 3.1% |
| Elementary school | 9,169 | 51.8% |
| High school | 4,476 | 24.1% |
| College / grad school | 4,195 | 14.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
42.2%
Retail trade
13.7%
Agriculture & mining
9.8%
Professional & management
7.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.4%
Construction
5.4%
Public administration
4.1%
Transportation & utilities
3.1%
Manufacturing
2.7%
Other services
2.5%
Finance & real estate
1.2%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Information
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.7% |
| Service | 15.4% |
| Sales & office | 15.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.8% |
| Production & transportation | 17.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 56.9% |
| Government | 31.2% |
| Self-employed | 11.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 53.3% |
| Carpool | 17.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 23.4% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.2 |
Poverty
All people
23.0%
Under 18 years
24.2%
18 and over
21.8%
Married-couple families
14.0%
Female-led households
34.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.1% |
| Retirement income | 28.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 24.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.8% |
| High cholesterol | 37.0% |
| Heart disease | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 23.9% |
| Kidney disease | 4.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 5.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.0% |
| No physical activity | 39.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 30.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.2% |
| Poor physical health | 15.9% |
| No health insurance | 47.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.1% |
| Visited dentist | 43.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.3% |
| Teeth loss | 18.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 951 | 2.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 7.4% |
| 18–64 years | 19.4% |
| 65 and over | 42.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 48.6% |
| Public insurance | 39.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 57,500 | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 20,374 | 22.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 20,369 | 22.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 5 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 46,767 | 84.1% |
| Born in same state | 45,846 | 83.5% |
| Born in different state | 43,025 | 80.1% |
| Foreign born | 921 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 16,740 | 15.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 5,224 | 38.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 415 | 0.7% |
| Italian | 240 | 0.4% |
| French | 107 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 9 | 0% |
| Dutch | 2 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.2% |
| Internet access | 82.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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