ZIP Code 78560 - La Joya Texas
Overview
ZIP Code 78560 is located in La Joya Texas. Portions of 78560 are also in Havana and Abram and Mission and Penitas. 78560 is entirely within Hidalgo County. Regionally, 78560 is located in the Brownsville Area.
ZIP Code 78560 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | La Joya |
| Primary County | Hidalgo County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 4,500 |
| Area Code(s) | 956 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 78560 Map
78560 Demographics
The majority race/ethnicity residing in 78560 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78560 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78560 is 4.1%.
| Population | 4,500 |
| Population Growth Rate | -8.85% |
| Population Density | 167 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,185 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.2% |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $153,320 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 54.97% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 99.84% |
78560 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,404 | 44.32% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 4,222 | 54.97% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.7% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78560 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7 | 0.12% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 5,695 | 99.88% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78560 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 56 | 4.52% |
| Bachelor Degree | 216 | 17.42% |
| High School Diploma | 415 | 33.47% |
| No High School Diploma | 30 | 2.42% |
| GED or Alternate | 63 | 5.08% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 322 | 25.97% |
| Associates Degree | 71 | 5.73% |
| Masters Degree | 63 | 5.08% |
| Professional Degree | 4 | 0.32% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
78560 Geography
| Coordinates | 26.23609734, -98.47917938 |
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| Region | Brownsville Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 27 Square Miles |
78560 Schools
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78560 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9b: 25F to 30F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | December 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | January 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | BSh - Hot Semi-Arid Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 31c - Texas-Tamaulipan Thornscrub | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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