| ZIP Code | 78501 |
| ZIP Code Name | McAllen |
| Primary County | Hidalgo County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 60,855 |
| Area Code(s) | 956 |
| Current Time | CDT |
78501 is a United States ZIP Code located in McAllen Texas. Portions of 78501 are also in Pharr. 78501 is entirely within Hidalgo County. 78501 is within the Brownsville Area.
78501 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Texas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 78501 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 78501 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78501 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78501 is 4.8%.
| Population | 60,855 |
| Population Growth Rate | -5.42% |
| Population Density | 3,917 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 20,370 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.6% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $43,679 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $43,070 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (August 2023) | 4.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 58.86% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 93.61% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,999 | 39.18% |
| Black | 587 | 0.64% |
| Hispanic | 54,037 | 58.81% |
| Asian | 806 | 0.88% |
| Native American | 380 | 0.41% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 82 | 0.09% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 739 | 4.57% |
| Black | 56 | 0.35% |
| Hispanic | 15,164 | 93.85% |
| Asian | 182 | 1.13% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.09% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.01% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,519 | 5.79% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,693 | 21.7% |
| High School Diploma | 7,078 | 26.98% |
| No High School Diploma | 818 | 3.12% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,355 | 5.16% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,867 | 22.36% |
| Associates Degree | 1,570 | 5.98% |
| Masters Degree | 1,385 | 5.28% |
| Professional Degree | 698 | 2.66% |
| Doctorate Degree | 250 | 0.95% |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9b: 25F to 30F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | January 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | January 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | BSh - Hot Semi-Arid Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 34e - Lower Rio Grande Valley | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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