78593 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 78593, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

78593 is a zip code in Cameron County, Texas, which covers Harlingen-San Benito, with a total population of 4,857 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 78593 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 78593.

The estimated population of people living in 78593 is 4,857, with a median age of 30.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 78593 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,857
 -10.59% -20.56%
2020
5,432
 -7.85% -
2019
5,895
 -1.88% -
2018
6,008
 -1.73% -
2017
6,114
 - -

Population of 78593 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 78593 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
3.2%
2.8%
 +14.29%
Black/African American
0%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
96.8%
97.2%
 -0.41%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0%
0%
 0.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 78593 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 78593 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 78593 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 78593 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 30.6 -12.57% 29.3 -6.39% 31.2 -19.38%
2020 35 +2.04% 31.3 +8.3% 38.7 +1.84%
2019 34.3 +15.1% 28.9 +10.31% 38 +9.2%
2018 29.8 -5.99% 26.2 +1.95% 34.8 -8.66%
2017 31.7 - 25.7 - 38.1 -

The median age of the 78593 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 78593 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 713 -81.15% 435 -44.73% 283 269
10 to 19 560 -6.28% 459 +30.15% 476 586
20 to 29 436 +19.08% 380 -36.63% 512 247
30 to 39 380 8.07% 354 -22.4% 375 269
40 to 49 389 -64.2% 491 -71.7% 186 222
50 to 59 239 +6.51% 324 +23.42% 252 396
60 to 69 243 15.46% 314 -45.59% 235 183
70+ 131 +42.91% 266 -24.54% 187 179

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 78593 zip code is $36,424.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 78593.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $46,667.00
  • 45 to 64
    $32,034.00
  • 65 and over
    $35,139.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 78593 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 78593, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 78593 is currently $47,560.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

0.00% of households in 78593 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 78593 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    35.11%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    30.49%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.37%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.38%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.02%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.63%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 78593 is $14,572.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 78593 by the total population of 78593.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 78593 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 78593 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.06%
  • Bachelor's degree
    8.75%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.17%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    59.87%
  • Less than high school diploma
    12.15%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 78593 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 78593 zip over the age of 16 is 3,592.

Of those people, a total of 55.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 78593 is 47.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 78593 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 349 12.90% 42.20%
20 to 24 years 451 65.90% 25.90%
25 to 29 years 308 61.00% 13.80%
30 to 34 years 345 55.90% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 494 75.70% 6.10%
45 to 54 years 606 73.90% 16.60%
55 to 59 years 255 55.30% 7.80%
60 to 64 years 227 70.90% 31.70%
65 to 74 years 345 27.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 212 24.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 78593. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,617 55.20% 9.70%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 39 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 352 39.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 584 63.50% 37.70%
Hispanic or Latino 3,441 57.20% 14.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 151 17.20% 0.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 78593 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 78593 is 1,706, with median earnings of $23,286.00.

Women in 78593 are earning approximately 55.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,706 $23,286.00
Male 987 $28,197.00
Female 719 $15,547.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 78593 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 120 $51,111.00
Business and Financial 10 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 7 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 85 $26,458.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 23 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 55 $36,685.00
Healthcare Support 154 $11,667.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 37 $0.00
Law Enforcement 23 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 110 $2,499.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 142 $15,795.00
Personal Care and Service 3 $0.00
Sales 163 $12,946.00
Office and Administrative Support 241 $25,417.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 61 $15,859.00
Construction and Extraction 158 $42,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 57 $41,438.00
Production 56 $36,833.00
Transportation and Material Moving 157 $19,330.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 78593 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 78593.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 103 $50,875.00 17 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 85 $26,458.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 23 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 23 $0.00 32 $64,167.00
Healthcare Support 22 $0.00 132 $12,019.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 37 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 14 $0.00 9 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 34 $0.00 76 $2,499.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 104 $11,786.00 38 $17,159.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Sales 75 $34,938.00 88 $8,182.00
Office and Administrative Support 61 $26,607.00 180 $24,468.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 45 $9,750.00 16 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 158 $42,250.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 57 $41,438.00 0 $0.00
Production 35 $0.00 21 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 151 $19,598.00 6 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,407 households in 78593, with an average household size of 3.45 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,142 families living in the 78593 zip code with an average family size of 3.92 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 78593:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 648 155 339 265
Average Household Size 4.12 3.88 3.78 1.15
Total Families 648 155 339 0
Average Household Size 4.12 3.58 3.69 0

Poverty

Of the 1,142 families living in 78593, 26.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 78593:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,528 housing units in 78593.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,407 92.08%
Vacant 121 7.92%

23.23% of the total 1,528 housing units in 78593 are rental units. This is approximately 355 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,012 are occupied by the owner - or 66.23% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 78593 is $726.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 78593 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    40
  • Less than $500
    59
  • $500 to $999
    274
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    22
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 78593 is $51,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 78593 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    505
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    276
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    117
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    85
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    29
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    0
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 78593. The chart below shows the number of properties in 78593 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    38
  • 1940 to 1949
    9
  • 1950 to 1959
    69
  • 1960 to 1969
    151
  • 1970 to 1979
    285
  • 1980 to 1989
    210
  • 1990 to 1999
    486
  • 2000 to 2009
    204
  • 2010 to 2013
    76
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 78593 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    145
  • 1 vehicle available
    465
  • 2 vehicles available
    477
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    320

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 78593 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 78593 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 78593.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    73
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    109
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    238
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    236
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    462
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    162
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    130
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    28
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    89
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    0
  • 90 or more minutes
    20

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 78593 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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