ZIP Code 78579 - Progreso Texas
Overview
ZIP Code 78579 is located in Progreso Texas. 78579 is entirely within Hidalgo County. Regionally, 78579 is located in the Brownsville Area.
ZIP Code 78579 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Progreso |
| Primary County | Hidalgo County |
| ZIP Code Type | PO Box |
| Population (2022) | 3,063 |
| Area Code(s) | 956 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 78579 Map
78579 Demographics
The majority race/ethnicity residing in 78579 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78579 is Hispanic.
| Population | 3,063 |
| Population Growth Rate | -33.49% |
| Population Density | 6,238 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 949 |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 73.18% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 99.61% |
78579 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,163 | 26.82% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3,174 | 73.18% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78579 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6 | 0.39% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1,527 | 99.61% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78579 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 127 | 9.62% |
| Bachelor Degree | 34 | 2.58% |
| High School Diploma | 534 | 40.45% |
| No High School Diploma | 46 | 3.48% |
| GED or Alternate | 128 | 9.7% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 373 | 28.26% |
| Associates Degree | 64 | 4.85% |
| Masters Degree | 13 | 0.98% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1 | 0.08% |
78579 Geography
| Coordinates | 26.09075165, -97.96034241 |
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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 | 0.49103008 Square Miles |
78579 Schools
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